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Mon, 04 Jun 2007 16:39:00 EST Mon, 04 Jun 2007 16:39:00 EST Education CTE http://www.cte.umd.edu 20 http://www.cte.umd.edu/images/CTELogo.gif http://www.cte.umd.edu 40 40 http://www.cte.umd.edu/teaching/workshops/Spring2008/March25.html Practice your Teaching for the Academic Job Interview Workshop Fri, 14 Mar 2008 09:23:00 EST http://www.oit.umd.edu/twt/ Jointly sponsored by the Office of Information Technology and theCenter for Teaching Excellence Conference Fri, 14 Mar 2008 09:25:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/teaching/workshops/Spring2008/higher_ed_tpucum_registration_faculty.html This conference is FREE for UMD faculty and students, please use the code 1TURN5934 while registering Conference Fri, 14 Mar 2008 09:28:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/programs/faculty/lilly/teachingaward/ Submission deadline is April 14, 2008. Winners will be notified in early May Grants Fri, 14 Mar 2008 09:30:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/teaching/workshops/ Spring 2008 CTE Workshop Schedules Workshop Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:00:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/UTLP/index.html Boost your teaching, boost your CV, join the UTLP GraduateProgram Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:00:00 EST http://life.umd.edu/TLC/events/phil.html Date: 20 February 2008 Time: 3:00PM - 4:30PM Location: Room 1103, Bioscience Research Building Workshop Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:01:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/teaching/newsletter The latest CTE Teaching and Learning issue is now available Newsletter Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:01:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/gallery/2008-01_portfolio_retreat/index.html CTE Photo Gallery Gallery Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:01:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/iig/index.php Please submit the IIG Proposal online before March 3rd 2008 Grants Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:01:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/grants/LillyEastTravelGrants.html Please submit the Lilly-East Conference Proposal online before February 15th 2008 Grants Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:01:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/teaching/newsletter The latest CTE Teaching and Learning issue is now available Newsletter Mon, 05 Nov 2007 11:01:00 EST http://cte.umd.edu/events/gta/index.html Graduate Teaching Assistants Orientation Spring 2008 January 25th Friday 10:00-1:00 Orientation Mon, 19 Nov 2007 11:02:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu Undergraduate curriculum innovations in College of Chemical and Life Sciences Thursday Nov 29 Room 1103 Bioscience Research Buuilding Workshop Mon, 19 Nov 2007 11:02:00 EST http://cte.umd.edu/teaching/workshops/lecturesFall2007/November28.html Teaching with Technology Graduate Student Workshop Nov 28. Wednesday 1:00-3:00 p.m. Maryland Room 0100 Marie Mount Hall Workshop Mon, 19 Nov 2007 11:02:00 EST http://cte.umd.edu/temp.html CTE Clickers Brownbag Discussion: Thursday December 6, 12:00-1:30 Workshop Mon, 19 Nov 2007 11:02:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/grants/LillyEastTravelGrants.html Lilly East Conference Grants is now opening for proposals Grants Mon, 05 Nov 2007 11:02:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/grants/TAGrants/index.html Apply for the 2007-2008 TA Development Grants Grants Mon, 05 Nov 2007 11:02:00 EST http://www.otal.umd.edu/wiki/cte/index.php?title=Main_Page CTE Lilly Wiki Address Changed Informaitton Fri, 29 Jun 2007 15:03:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/teaching/workshops/lecturesFall2007/November15.html IEW Workshop: Reel International Teaching, Friday, November 15 Workshop Mon, 05 Nov 2007 11:02:00 EST http://cte.umd.edu/teaching/workshops/fall2007/November13.html CTE Special Guest Speaker: Deb Allen: Problem-Based Teaching Thursday, November 13 Workshop Mon, 05 Nov 2007 11:02:00 EST http://www.otal.umd.edu/?q=node/31 OIT Brownbag Lunch Discussion Online Teaching and Learning: Friday, November 9 Workshop Mon, 05 Nov 2007 11:02:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/teaching/workshops/fall2007/September27.html Come to attend the CTE workshop: Visual Literacy on September 27th, 2:00-3:30 Maryland Room Marie Mount Hall Workshop Mon, 24 Sep 2007 09:03:00 EST http://life.umd.edu/TLC/events/coppola.html Come to attend the presentation of Visiting Scholar: Brian Coppola Thursday, October 25 Informaitton Mon, 24 Sep 2007 09:03:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/teaching/newsletter The latest CTE Teaching and Learning issue is now available Newsletter Fri, 21 Sep 2007 15:15:00 EST http://www.faculty.umd.edu/FacAwards/cpawards.html Listing of Faculty Award Opportunities. Information Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:47:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/gallery/2008-8-21_Lilly_Retreat/index.html View the picture of CTE-Lilly Fellow Retreat held on August 21, 2007 Gallary Fri, 24 Aug 2007 15:56:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/events/gta/ This year's Graduate Teaching Assistant Orientation will be held on Monday, August 27 from 8:30-4:00. Location: 1240 Bioscience (8:30 am - 1:00 pm), Jimenez Hall (1:15 pm - 4:00 pm) Information Fri, 13 Jul 2007 10:45:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/gallery/2007-5-30_summer_institute/ view the picture of CTE Summer Institute Gallary Fri, 29 Jun 2007 15:02:00 EST http://www.iste.org/Template.cfm?Section=20076&CONTENTID=16846&TEMPLATE=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm Call for Nominations for The 2007 UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa Prize for the Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in Education. Deadline: June 30, 2007. Information Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:45:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/contactus/TLNMailingList.html April - May issue of Teaching and Learning News available. Information Wed, 25 Apr 2007 15:00:00 EST CTE Office close from June 18th to June 22ed, please contact us by email cte@umd.edu. Information Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:49:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/teaching/workshops/marquee_may_07.html Marquee Course Workshop Powerpoints now available to download Workshop Fri, 1 Jun 2007 09:33:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/programs/faculty/lilly/ The Center for Teaching Excellence and the Office of Undergraduate Studies seek applicants for the 2007-08 CTE-Lilly Teaching Fellows Program. Letters may be submitted as attachments. Application materials need to be received by midnight Sunday June 3, 2007. Application Mon, 04 Jun 2007 16:23:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/programs/faculty/lilly/teachingaward/ The Departmental Excellence & Innovation in Undergraduate Teaching Award is given to a department or a program in recognition of its commitment to improving undergraduate education. The Office of Undergraduate Studies provides the funding (up to $5,000.00) for the award. Application Mon, 04 Jun 2007 16:23:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/gallery/2007-05-11_DTA_Ceremony/index.html View pictures of the DTA ceremony held on May 11, 2007. Information Fri, 1 Jun 2007 09:33:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/teaching/workshops/index.html Click here for Spring 2007 schedule of CTE events. Information Mon, 21 May 2007 10:56:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/RSVP/DTA/ Distinguished Teaching Assistant Ceremony. Friday, May 11, 2007 at Alumni Hall of the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center from 4:00 to 5:30 PM Information Tue, 01 May 2007 14:00:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/events/may09.html CTE-Lilly Alumni get together will be held on Wednesday, May 09 from 4:00 to 5:30 PM at Art Gallery in the Stamp Student Union. Information Tue, 08 May 2007 16:00:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/teaching/workshops/April27.html Friday, April 27 from 2:00 to 3:30 PM at Maryland Room, Marie Mount Hall. The Top Ten Challenges in International Education for the Next Decade by Bruce La Brack, Ph.D., Professor of Anthropology and International Studies University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA Lecture Wed, 25 Apr 2007 15:00:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/intl April 26 from 1 - 4pm at 6137 McKeldin Library. A day of answers about Studying Abroad, International Internships, Service Learning Around the World and Winterterm Courses Abroad. Workshop Wed, 11 Apr 2007 15:35:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/sti/ Members of the faculty who have considered using new technologies in their courses but need the time, support, and feedback necessary for this sort of change are invited to apply. Benefit from guidance and colleagues' experience as you consider ways to make clickers, course management systems, Web 2.0 applications, and other new technologies part of your courses. Faculty participating in the Summer Institute will receive a $1,500.00 stipend. Workshop Fri, 06 Apr 2007 13:35:00 EST http://www.ugresearch.umd.edu/researchday.html Wed, April 25 from 1pm to 3pm. 2nd floor MCK. With students involved in so many research opportunities, Undergraduate Research Day provides the perfect opportunity for them to share their work with the campus community. Information Thu, 19 Apr 2007 11:15:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/events/AETL.html AETL Is Now Accepting Applications for Membership for the 2007-2008 Academic Year. Application Wed, 04 Apr 2007 12:56:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/iig/index.php The Office of Undergraduate Studies and the Center for Teaching Excellence are pleased to sponsor the Improvement of Instruction Grants (IIG) program for the 2007-2008 academic year. IIG selection criteria give priority to proposals that contribute to the University's efforts to improve undergraduate teaching and learning, and we solicit projects that have the potential to produce the greatest impact. Proposals are due March 1, 2007. In addition to electronic submission to CTE, please submit one hard copy to the dean of your college. Application Thu, 04 Jan 2007 02:16:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/events/WhereToDrawTheLine_flyer_04_04_07.pdf New date and time: Wednesday April 11 at 11 AM. Maryland Room, Marie Mount Hall. Workshop Title: How to know when to help students and when to draw the line Workshop Thu, 05 Apr 2007 11:15:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/events/April11.html Wednesday, April 11, 12:30pm - 2:00pm at Nonprint Media Services Library, 0300 Hornbake Library. Moving Images in the Classroom, Faculty Forum on Teaching with Technology. Workshop Fri, 06 Apr 2007 13:35:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/contactus/TLNMailingList.html February and March issue of Teaching and Learning News is now available in HTML and PDF. Information Fri, 26 Jan 2007 15:20:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/events/April09.html Monday, April 9, 2007 from 12:30 to 2:00 PM at Margaret Brent Room, Stamp Union. There will be two discussions - "Proposed Statement for the Provost on Support and Rewards for Faculty" led by Don Langenberg and "Civic Engagement in Research Universities: What's New and Exciting" led by Barb Jacoby Workshop Wed, 04 Apr 2007 12:56:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/events/april03.html April 03 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM at McKeldin Library : 6137. This lecture will mainly address the question how a physical setting influences the learning that takes place within it. Information Tue, 03 Apr 2007 08:55:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/teaching/workshops/March30.html Friday, March 30 from 2:00 to 3:30 PM at Maryland Room, Marie Mount Hall. This presentation looks at the development of the Human Biology Program, challenges of sustaining interdisciplinarity and innovative ways of assessing student learning and making visible the intersections of teaching and learning. Workshop Mon, 26 Mar 2007 07:35:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/events/WhereToDrawTheLine.pdf Wednesday, March 28 from 11:30 to 1:00 PM at Maryland Room, Marie Mount Hall. Learn more on how to know when to help students and when to draw the line. Workshop Thu, 15 Mar 2007 15:00:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/events/March14.html Wednesday, March 14 from 3:00 to 4:30 PM at 1208 Bio/Psyc. This seminar will explore strategies for creating experiences that will help our students become willing, able, and determined to meet the challenge of learning. Workshop Fri, 09 Mar 2007 15:00:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/teaching/workshops/March09.html The workshop will begin with a discussion of the purposes and nature of class participation, and we will work to develop preliminary standards for assigning participation grades. The discussion and work session should be valuable to any faculty member or TA whose students earn grades for class participation. Workshop Thu, 01 Mar 2007 11:20:00 EST https://www.cte.umd.edu/grants/lillyeastconfirmation/ Click here to confirm your Lilly East Conference Grant. Confirm the grant only if you were notified to do so by CTE email. Application Wed, 21 Feb 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.umd.edu/LearningOutcomes Go to the Learning Outcomes section of University of Maryland's website Information Thu, 15 Feb 2007 13:30:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/events/february28.html CTE and Vertically Integrated Partnership K-16 (VIP-K16) presents: Finding a Balance, a workshop on organizing your time between teaching, research, life and love. Wednesday, February 28 from 11:30 to 1:00 PM at Maryland Room, Marie Mount Hall. Workshop Tue, 27 Feb 2007 11:30:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/grants/LillyEastTravelGrants.html Deadline for submitting applications for Lilly East travel grants has been extended to February 16, 2007. Application Tue, 30 Jan 2007 14:55:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/teaching/workshops/February16.html Friday, February 16 from 12:00 - 3:30 PM at Maryland Room, Marie Mount Hall. Join other faculty and graduate students in exploring how they can be used in your course by participating in CTE a three- hour hands-on workshop. This workshop is limited to twenty participants. To register please RSVP. Workshop Thu, 25 Jan 2007 13:30:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/events/february14.html CTE and Vertically Integrated Partnership K-16 (VIP-K16) presents: Finding a Balance, a workshop on organizing your time between teaching, research, life and love. Wednesday, February 14 from 11:00 to 12:30 PM at Maryland Room, Marie Mount Hall. Workshop Tue, 06 Feb 2007 13:30:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/events/february7.html AETL Symposium: Are Institutions of Higher Education Uni- or Multi- versities? on Wednesday, February 7 from 12:30 to 2:00 PM at room 1126, Taliaferro Workshop Fri, 02 Feb 2007 10:00:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/programs/graduate/GTAOrientation.html Tuesday, January 23, 2006 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM at 0100 Maryland Room, Marie Mount Hall. This session is intended for those who will begin Graduate Teaching Assistantships during the Spring 2007 semester at the University of Maryland. TAs from all disciplines are welcome to attend. Workshop Wed, 13 Dec 2006 12:00:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/programs/graduate/GTAPortfolio/index.html If you plan to teach at the university level, you will need a statement of teaching philosophy and a teaching portfolio. Please join members of the CTE staff and fellow graduate teaching assistants for a two-and-a-half-day retreat in which you will write your statement of teaching philosophy and create your portfolio. Workshop Fri, 01 Dec 2006 12:00:00 EST http://www.oit.umd.edu/as/UMITT Nominations for the "University of Maryland Award for Innovation in Teaching with Technology" are now being accepted. Co-sponsored by the Office of Information Technology and the Office of Undergraduate Studies, this award recognizes outstanding accomplishments in the use of technology to promote excellence in teaching and learning, and it helps highlight the many ways in which our university has taken leadership in this critical area. Application Wed, 22 Nov 2006 13:35:00 EST http://cte.umd.edu/events/december13/index.html Wed. Dec. 13 from 12:30-2:00 at Maryland Room, Marie Mount Hall. This workshop will focus on basic techniques to help you be a more effective communicator whether you are standing in front of a class, engaging with peers and colleagues or a high stakes interview. Workshop Fri, 01 Dec 2006 16:30:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/grants/LillyEastTravelGrants.html The 2007 Lilly East Conference is scheduled for April 12 through 14, 2007, and will be hosted at the University of Delaware. Conference Proposals are due on December 8, 2006. CTE will fund graduate teaching assistants whose proposals are accepted. Application Mon, 13 Nov 2006 13:15:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/events/december05.html Tuesday, December 5 from 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm at 1126 Taliaferro. The Spellings Commission Report on the Future of Higher Education has provided a map for the future of higher education. This discussion will focus on how we educators might proceed to make it happen. Discussion Wed, 22 Nov 2006 13:00:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/grants/TAGrants/index.html Graduate Teaching Assistant Development Grants help departments and colleges improve their development, support, and recognition of graduate teaching assistants. The purpose of these grants is to advance graduate teaching assistant professional development, thereby enhancing undergraduate student learning. Application Mon, 13 Nov 2006 13:15:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/events/phdcompletionworkshop.html Friday, December 1, 2006 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 0200 Skinner Hall. Workshop will focus on how to convey complex ideas simply and accessibly; how to correlate length of written paper to time of oral presentation; how to engage the audience by using principles of effective communication; and how to leave the audience understanding the significance of the research and the intended "take home" message. Workshop Wed, 22 Nov 2006 12:00:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/events/november29.html Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006 from 4:30 to 6 PM at Maryland Room, Marie Mount Hall. These conversations are an opportunity to share teaching innovations and discuss pressing issues in undergraduate science education. All faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students are invited to participate. Refreshments will be provided. Discussion Wed, 22 Nov 2006 13:35:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/teaching/workshops/Fall2006/index.html Tentative schedule of workshops that will be held in Fall 2006. Information Wed, 30 Aug 2006 15:00:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/teaching/workshops/Fall2006/November17.html Friday, November 17, from 2:00 to 3:30 at Maryland Room, Marie Mount Hall. The 2005 President's Promise highlighted the internationalization of undergraduate education as a response to an increasingly globalized world. CTE will address this challenge by offering a workshop on global learning. Workshop Mon, 13 Nov 2006 10:30:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/teaching/workshops/Fall2006/November13.html Monday, November 13 at Maryland Room, Marie Mount Hall form 12:00 - 1:30 PM. Dr. Takayama will talk about her recent work in using the KEEP Toolkit as a structured pedagogical tool to foster teamwork, inquiry-based student learning and science skills acquisition in large basic science classes. Workshop Thu, 09 Nov 2006 15:00:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/events/UMPresentations.html List of University of Maryland's presentations at ISSOTL Information Thu, 09 Nov 2006 15:00:00 EST http://www.indiana.edu/~issotl06/index.html The 3rd Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ISSOTL) will be held at the Hyatt Regency Washington DC on Capitol Hill, November 9 - 12. Information Wed, 26 Apr 2006 14:15:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/teaching/workshops/Fall2006/November7.html Tuesday, November 7 from 4:30-6:00 at Maryland Room, Marie Mount Hall. Being able to communicate effectively is an essential skill for all professionals. It is critical for effective student learning in laboratory, lecture hall or seminar. This workshop will focus on basic techniques to help you be a more effective communicator whether you are standing in front of a class, engaging with peers and colleagues or a high stakes interview. Join the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) and the Master Graduate Teaching Fellows for an interactive hands-on minds-on workshop. Workshop Tue, 07 Nov 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/teaching/workshops/Fall2006/November3.html New(er) Technologies for Student Work. Friday, November 3 from 12:00-3:00 at Maryland Room, Marie Mount Hall. Note: This workshop is limited to fifteen participants only. Workshop Mon, 02 Oct 2006 14:00:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/teaching/workshops/Fall2006/October27.html Friday, October 27 from 2:00 to 3:30 at Maryland Room, 0100 Marie Mount Hall. by: Dr. Barbara Jacoby, Senior Scholar, Stamp Student Union and Campus Programs; Dr. Judith Freidenberg, Associate Professor, Anthropology; Dr. Jo Paoletti, Associate Professor, American Studies. Workshop Mon, 23 Oct 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/teaching/workshops/Fall2006/October19.html Declining by Degrees: Viewing - Thursday, October 19; 5:00-7:00; 0200 Skinner. CTE has arranged this screening of the documentary in advance of Merrow's visit. Lecture Tue, 17 Oct 2006 12:30:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/teaching/workshops/Fall2006/October20.html The Center for Teaching Excellence, in partnership with OIT's Academic Support unit, is hosting a visit to the University by John Merrow, a longtime education correspondent for public television and radio, and head of the non-profit Learning Matters, which produces television, radio, and podcasts on teaching and learning. Friday, October 20 from 2:00-3:30 at McKeldin Library. Lecture Mon, 02 Oct 2006 14:00:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/programs/graduate/PITA/index.html Apply online for the Program for the Professionalization of International Graduate Teaching Assistants Information Wed, 30 Aug 2006 15:00:00 EST http://cte.umd.edu/events/Oct09.html Why Student Expectations Matter in Your Classroom by E. F. (Joe) Redish, Department of Physics. Monday Oct. 9th 2006 from 12:00 - 1:00 at Executive Dining Room (Rm. 2517) in Van Munching Hall. This event is open to the campus community. Information Fri, 29 Sep 2006 15:00:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/teaching/workshops/Fall2006/September29.html This ninety-minute workshop will focus on ways to improve student learning through effective pedagogies. Friday, September 29 2:00-3:30 Maryland Room, 0100 Marie Mount Hall Workshop Mon, 25 Sep 2006 3:10:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/events/Sep27ITL.html n Open, Integrated, and Effective Path for Portfolios, Learning and Assessment by Dr. Brad Wheeler, CIO and Dean of Information Technology, Indiana University. Wednesday, September 27, 2-3:30 p.m. McKeldin Library room 6137 Speaker Series Mon, 25 Sep 2006 3:10:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/events/ISSOTLConfGrants.html The Center for Teaching Excellence encourages Graduate Teaching Assistants to apply for one of the ISSOTL Conference Grants. The ISSOTL Conference Grants will cover the $175 pre-registration fee. Submission for ISSOTL Conference Grant Applications will be due on September 20. Information Tue, 05 Sep 2006 11:15:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/events/Sep15.html Learning Assessment: EduCause On-line Seminar by Peggy L. Maki, Education Consultant. Date: September 15, 2006 Time: 1:00 p.m. EDT Duration: 1 hour Information Fri, 01 Sep 2006 14:15:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/events/gtaorientation.html Date: Monday, August 28, 2006 Time: 8:30 AM to 4:15 PM Venue: Tydings Hall Information Wed, 14 Aug 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/events/clickers.html A representative from Turning Technologies will provide an introduction to and training for the TurningPoint classroom response system on Monday, August 28th. Information Wed, 14 Aug 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/programs/faculty/lilly/index.html The Center for Teaching Excellence and the Office of Undergraduate Studies seek applicants for the 2006-07 Lilly-CTE Teaching Fellows Program. Program provides the opportunity for up to ten faculty members from the College Park campus to meet regularly during the 2006-2007 academic year to discuss and address important issues in undergraduate education. Application deadline: June 1, 2006 Application Wed, 05 Apr 2006 10:00:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/events/gtaorientation.html This year's Graduate Teaching Assistant Orientation will be held on Monday, August 28, 2006 from 8:30 AM to 4:15 PM at Tydings Hall. Information Thu, 18 May 2006 11:45:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/events/May25.html A GTA Panel moderated by Peggy Jerome Stuart (Center for Teaching Excellence) will be followed by Q and A and open discussion. This workshop is associated with a Graduate Student Conference on the College Park campus, taking place from May 24 - 26, 2006. Information Wed, 19 Apr 2006 14:15:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/events/ISSOTL.html The 3rd Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ISSOTL) will be held at the Hyatt Regency Washington DC on Capitol Hill, November 9 - 12. The deadline for proposals is June 15, 2006 (extended form May 1, 2006) Information Wed, 26 Apr 2006 14:15:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/grants/iigabstracts/2006-2007abstracts/index.html The Office of Undergraduate Studies and the Center for Teaching Excellence are pleased to announce the recipients of the Improvement of Instruction Grants (IIG) program for the 2006-2007 academic year. Information Wed, 10 May 2006 15:00:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/gallery/2006-05-12_DTA_Ceremony/index.html View pictures of the DTA ceremony held on May 12, 2006. Information Mon, 15 May 2006 13:00:00 EST http://cte.umd.edu/teaching/newsletter/index.html Summer Awards Issue posted in HTML and PDF. Information Mon, 15 May 2006 13:00:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/events/may04.html The Center for Teaching Excellence would like to invite the faculty to an open discussion on Thursday May 4, from 4:00-5:00 in Marie Mount Room 1400 on integrating clickers in the classroom. Information Tue, 27 Apr 2006 18:00:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/teaching/workshops/Spring2006/May03.html Please join us for a discussion of what Nelson calls the distinctive challenges and pleasures of teaching in a multidisciplinary humanities course. Wednesday, May 3 2:00-3:30 Maryland Room, 0100 Marie Mount Hall Information Tue, 25 Apr 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/events/IDP_for_CORE_2.pdf Take an Enlightened Path to Curricular Diversity and enjoy a FREE Buffet Lunch. Tuesday, May 2, 2006 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm Driskell Center Multipurpose Room Tawes Hall, Second Floor Information Thu, 20 Apr 2006 12:00:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/teaching/workshops/Spring2006/May01.html This panel will present the experience of students in a graduate seminar that explicitly sought to engage them in scholarly inquiry related to teaching and learning. Monday, May 1 2:00-3:30 Maryland Room, 0100 Marie Mount Hall Information Tue, 25 Apr 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/teaching/workshops/Spring2006/April28.html Please join us for a promising opportunity to talk about how faculty and teaching assistants might refine strategies for communicating expectations. Friday, April 28 2:00-3:30 Maryland Room, 0100 Marie Mount Hall Information Tue, 25 Apr 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/events/Apr24.html Monday Apr. 24, 2:00-3:00 in 1208 BioPsy. Dr. Ann Smith will briefly present her experience in integrating the use of UTAs in a large multi-section lecture-laboratory course. Information Wed, 19 Apr 2006 01:30:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/teaching/newsletter/2005-06/AprilMay06.pdf Click here to read April - May 2005-06 issue of CTE Newsletter. Information Wed, 05 Apr 2006 12:00:00 EST http://mith2.umd.edu/programs/mith_speakers_spring_2006.pdf Schedule for MITH Digital Dialogues and Speakers (Spring 2006). Held on Tuesdays at 12:30 in MITH Conference Room unless otherwise noted. Information Wed, 05 Apr 2006 10:00:00 EST http://www.cte.umd.edu/programs/faculty/lilly/teachingawardnominations.php Submission deadline is April 14th, 2006. Sponsored by: The Lilly CTE Teaching Fellows, The Center for Teaching Excellence, and Office of Undergraduate Studies Application Wed, 05 Apr 2006 10:00:00 EST