Ready to build confidence in the online classroom? Introduction to Online Teaching & Learning is a three-week, fully asynchronous experience designed for educators of all backgrounds—no prior online teaching required. You’ll explore essential practices grounded in Backward Design and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) while applying what you learn directly in your own Canvas course (and if you don’t have one yet, we’ll create one for you!).

Save the Date: Spring Professional Development Day 2026 Friday, January 16, 2026 • 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Theme: Sustainability at Humboldt and Beyond For All Faculty & Staff This Spring, our Professional Development Day invites us to reimagine what sustainability means—on our campus, in our classrooms, and in our daily work. Together, we’ll explore how sustainable practices can enrich teaching, streamline operations, and strengthen community well-being.

Textbook on Reserves Program

The Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL) invites applications for the Faculty Scholar Program. This program offers faculty members an opportunity to collaborate with the CTL in advancing teaching excellence and innovation across the university. Faculty Scholars design and facilitate professional development initiatives—such as workshops, research projects, and learning communities—that promote equity, innovation, and evidence-informed teaching practices. For the upcoming cycle, priority areas include:

The Center for Teaching & Learning invites innovative educators to join the CTL Faculty Scholar Program, launching November 3. As a Faculty Scholar, you’ll collaborate with the CTL to advance professional growth across campus—e.g., designing workshops, leading learning communities, contributing to research, or other innovative work.

Textbook on Reserves Program

Faculty - Last chance to request confidential Mid-Semester Feedback from your students is Friday, October 3rd!

We are excited to invite you to the upcoming Teaching Excellence Symposium on October 8, 2025! This year’s theme is:  Inspire, Innovate, Impact: Celebrating Educators  This engaging event will provide valuable opportunities to connect with fellow educators, explore innovative teaching strategies, and celebrate the transformative power of education. President Spagna will give a special talk reflecting on his teaching career and promoting teaching and learning excellence.