Center for Excellence in Inclusive Teaching and Learning
The Center for Excellence in Inclusive Teaching & Learning (CEITL) supports the pursuit of inclusive teaching excellence by
- promoting reflection and conversation about teaching and learning;
- offering evidence-based resources and professional development opportunities;
- creating opportunities for community and collaborative engagement on shared interests and challenges;
- fostering a culture of inclusive practice so that all students, faculty, and staff feel that they belong and thrive at Parkside.
CEITL believes in the value of community and collaboration. We do not seek to impose a single pedagogical approach on the university’s instructors, but rather celebrate and learn from the rich diversity of instructional styles practiced on our campus.
What's new and happening...
Teaching in the Era of AI - Workshop Series
When: Various Dates
Where: Wyllie L247 or Online
The Teaching in the Era of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Workshop is designed to cater to a variety of learning preferences and schedules in a choose your own adventure format. Whether you prefer the interactive nature of synchronous workshop sessions, or the engaging experience of a book club, we have tailored options just for you.
In this workshop, you'll explore the transformative potential of generative AI in education, with opportunities to delve into practical applications, theoretical foundations, and innovative teaching strategies. Our book club features "Teaching with AI", offering insightful discussions and a deep dive into integrating AI into your teaching practice. Join us in this exciting journey to enhance your understanding and application of AI in education.
Faculty College 2025
When: May 27th - 30th
Where: Elkhart Lake, WI
UW’s Office of Professional & Instructional Development (OPID's) 2025 Faculty College will take place May 27-30 at the Osthoff Resort at Elkhart Lake. Faculty College is a professional development retreat for university teams from across the UW-System. This year’s theme is (Re)Engaging with the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning (SoTL) with guest facilitators Nancy Chick (Rollins College) and Peter Felten (Elon University). The program will reaffirm our commitment to the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning as a framework for better understanding our teaching approaches as they impact student learning. It is a wonderful opportunity to rejuvenate, engage with colleagues from across campus and across the system, and to ease your way into the summer months after a long academic year!
Faculty College consists of morning plenary workshops followed by afternoon team discussions. Meals, after-dinner programs, and the evening firepit gatherings near Elkhart Lake are opportunities for networking and connecting with systemwide colleagues. Participants’ lodging, meals, and programming fees are covered by OPID and UW-Parkside will cover travel costs. This year’s Faculty College will involve a team of ten individuals and has a particular focus on rethinking and redesigning student assignments. The Committee on Teaching & Learning invites you to apply to be part of Parkside’s team by submitting your application by no later than noon on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. All full-time Parkside faculty and instructors are eligible to apply. Those who have participated in previous Faculty Colleges are welcome to apply if it has been at least 5 years since you last attended.
Annual Celebration of Teaching & Learning Spring 2025 Proposal Submission
Deadline: Monday, March 10th by noon
The Center for Excellence in Inclusive Teaching & Learning and the Committee on Teaching & Learning seek proposals for 30, 60, and 10 minute sessions for the Annual Celebration of Teaching & Learning. The event will take place between 9:00AM - 4:00PM on Thursday, April 27, 2025 in the Student Center.
Proposals are invited from any Parkside faculty member, instructor, or staff member and can focus on any aspect of teaching and learning that the group or individual would like to share with their peers. We especially invite you to share successful strategies you developed for engaging students or building community; lessons learned about effective or inclusive teaching; new ideas to improve teaching and learning; scholarship of teaching and learning; or other ideas that you would like to share with our community.
Proposals for any or all of the following session types are welcomed by no later than noon on Monday, March 10th:
Session Types:
- 30 minutes: Individual or Small Group
- 60 minutes: Panel Discussion
- 10 minutes: Teaching Tip Carousel (see description below)
Teaching Tip Carousel: Join a fun, low-stakes group to present your best teaching tip in just 10 minutes in our Teaching Tip Carousel! In this speed-dating style session, attendees cycle in groups from table to table where each presenter spends 10 minutes highlighting their best teaching tip and answering questions. Presenters provide a one-page (one or two-sided) summary detailing their tip, including ways for attendees to replicate it in their own class. By the end of the session, all participants will have visited multiple presenters and learned several different, effective teaching practices.
Please contact Amber Handy at handy@uwp.edu with any questions about the Celebration or the form.
