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UT Dallas Center for Teaching and Learning Newsletter
August 2024, Issue 19
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 Dr. Karen Huxtable-Jester, CTL director
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From Our CTL Director
Welcome to the fall 2024 semester! It’s been a busy summer at the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) with the launch of two exciting programs — the Provost’s Teaching Fellows and the Student Experience Project (SEP). These initiatives will significantly enhance our support for both faculty and the students you teach.
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As we move into the new semester, we have an excellent lineup of webinars and in-person workshops planned for you in the coming months.
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the hottest topics in higher education right now, and we are pleased to announce that UT Dallas has been accepted into the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum. This means you’ll see an expansion of programming around AI, including the CTL book clubs we announced this summer.
Sarah Moore MA’07 PhD’17, one of our three new Provost’s Teaching Fellows, will take the lead as our AI champion. You can learn more about her and the other two teaching fellows below.
In addition to these special offerings, we will continue our regular programming with monthly CTL Office Hours and Webinar Wednesdays, along with several in-person workshops on a variety of topics. For a full list of events, visit Comet Calendar and CTL’s News & Events page.
Here’s to a fantastic semester ahead!
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From left: Sarah Moore MA’07 PhD’17, Dr. En Li and xtine burrough
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Meet Our New Provost’s Teaching Fellows
CTL is pleased to announce the appointment of three new Provost’s Teaching Fellows for the 2024-2025 academic year. These faculty leaders will play a key role in planning and delivering high-quality programs and services with CTL, bringing their expertise to enhance teaching and learning across UT Dallas.
The inaugural cohort of teaching fellows includes Sarah Moore MA’07 PhD’17, associate professor of instruction, organizations, strategy and international management in the Naveen Jindal School of Management; Dr. En Li, assistant professor of modern East Asian history in the Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology; and xtine burrough, a Bass School professor who teaches courses in media art and activism, social practice and computational art. Look for features on each of these fellows in upcoming newsletters.
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Student Experience Project Comes to UT Dallas
UT Dallas, along with other UT System institutions, is now part of the Student Experience Project (SEP), a national initiative focused on enhancing student success through research-based, equitable practices. SEP aims to foster a sense of belonging, promote growth mindset, and improve student performance and persistence toward degree completion.
This academic year, CTL is inviting its first faculty cohort to explore and implement student-centered teaching practices that build community and empower students to overcome challenges. We’re excited to see the impact of these efforts as we work together to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all.
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From left: Dr. Salena Brody, Dr. Lakeisha Lewter and Dr. Benedict Kolber
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Grant Funds Expansion of Short-term Working Group Program
The Short-term Working Group (SWG) program at UT Dallas will be funded by a $20,000 grant from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund. The grant was awarded to Dr. Salena Brody, professor of instruction in psychology and associate director of the CTL; Dr. Benedict Kolber, associate professor and director of the systems and cellular neuroscience PhD program in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences; and Dr. Lakeisha Lewter, postdoctoral research fellow in the Kolber Lab. The SWG program aims to break down traditional barriers to research, providing students with opportunities for research and skill building. Learn more about the SWG program.
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Enhance Your Teaching Skills with ACUE Courses for 2024-2025
Applications are now open for the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) courses aimed at helping educators improve both their in-person and online teaching practices. The curriculum includes comprehensive modules on promoting active learning online and creating inclusive learning environments. Each course provides practical strategies that can be immediately applied, ensuring a positive impact on student engagement and learning outcomes.
Interested faculty, teaching staff and eligible graduate students should apply through the ACUE application portal before the respective deadlines: Oct. 7 for Promoting Active Learning Online, and Dec. 13 for Creating an Inclusive and Supportive Online Learning Environment. This is a valuable opportunity to enhance your teaching skills and contribute to a more engaging and inclusive educational experience.
For more details and to apply, visit the ACUE application portal.
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Fall Reading Group: Books Available for Pickup
Faculty who signed up for the CTL Fall Reading Group can pick up their hard copies of Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning by José Antonio Bowen and C. Edward Watson. The books are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the CTL office (MC 2.402) while supplies last for those who signed up for the book club. Please email ctl@utdallas.edu to arrange for pickup.
If you did not sign up or prefer a digital copy, the e-book is also available through the McDermott Library. Group members will meet this semester to discuss the authors’ recommendations and their applications to teaching and assessment. If you are interested in leading a reading group in your school, please email ctl@utdallas.edu.
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