News from CTL

September newsletter explores how the first two weeks of class can shape student motivation and belonging through small, intentional teaching practices. CTL welcomes three new team members and invites faculty to fall events, including book clubs, workshops on trauma-informed pedagogy and generative AI, and the annual Fall Community Gathering.

The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) is proud to celebrate the completion of the 2025 RISE Program (Resources and Insights for Starting Educators) a dynamic summer experience for early-career faculty at UT Austin. Now in its second year, the RISE Program continues to cultivate a supportive community of educators while empowering participants with teaching strategies, practical resources, and renewed confidence for the academic year ahead.

2025-2026 Programming Details Now Available

CTL Fall 2025 Semester Kickoff

We hope the summer season is providing you times of rest, joy, and exploration. This abbreviated newsletter includes recent CTL activities and fall preparation materials. We are finalizing 2025-2026 programming details and look forward to releasing the full lineup in early August. In addition, there are a few spots remaining in the upcoming ACUE asynchronous course. This professional development opportunity will provide actionable strategies for your fall courses.

With the end of the semester at hand, we hope you are able to plan times for rest and recharge. You are invited to join us for Grading Oasis and please spread the word about our second annual RISE program. Read on for resources, celebrations, and offerings from CTL and campus colleagues.

On March 28, the CTL hosted an engaging student panel focusing on student’s firsthand experiences with AI in the classroom, exploring its benefits, challenges, and impact on learning.

In the final month of spring semester, CTL is celebrating student work and leadership. There are a variety of professional development opportunities relating to course design, accessibility, and AI and academic technologies. We are especially excited about our Early Career Teaching Connections initiative.

ACUE’s course Designing Learner-Centered Courses guides you through designing courses with aligned assessments, assignments, and learning experiences that offer students clarity around what they are learning and how they will be assessed.

On March 7, the CTL hosted an engaging Pedagogical Improv workshop led by Emily Pitts Donahoe - Associate Director of the University of Mississippi CETL