Migration to Blue for Student Experiences of Teaching Surveys

On Thursday, October 16, the Teaching and Learning Center Student Experiences of Teaching shared this message via BruinPost.
October Monthly Update

The middle of the term provides an opportunity to check in with students on their experiences, as well as identify what adjustments will better support their learning and wellbeing.
DaD Faculty Fellows Program Welcomes Second Cohort

Participants will work to build a teaching community committed to the values of intellectual engagement, curiosity, empathy, active listening, and critical thinking.
Mid-Quarter Student Survey Guide

The following information was previously included in an April 2025 teaching guide created by the Teaching and Learning Center. Students can provide valuable feedback on their course experiences. Using a midterm or midquarter survey provides students the opportunity to reflect on their experiences, challenges, and progress so far. These student-level insights can help identify where […]
Navigating Uncertainty: Resources for Trans and Nonbinary Instructors

The following information was previously included in a January 2025 Teaching Bulletin created by the Teaching and Learning Center. The Trump administration has rolled back protections for LGBTQ+ individuals, with a particular focus on reversing the rights of transgender, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming people. This has included several executive orders targeting federal anti-discrimination protections for transgender […]
Navigating Uncertainty: Doxing and Online Harassment

The following information was previously included in a January 2025 Teaching Bulletin created by the Teaching and Learning Center. Doxing (or doxxing) is a malicious tactic involving the collection and public release of personal information to harm or humiliate a victim. Doxing is related to cyberbullying, or using digital means to intimidate or harass individuals, […]
Community Agreements

The following information was previously included in a September 2024 Teaching Resource created by the Teaching and Learning Center. Current events–whether local, national, or global in scope–that evoke feelings of instability or uncertainty or any sense of harm among those in our community can have significant and adverse impacts on teaching and learning. This resource […]
DaD Fellow Utilizes New Technologies to Guide Difficult Conversations

The Dialogue across Difference (DaD) Faculty Fellows Program supports instructors in facilitating complex classroom conversations that acknowledge and honor differences in lived experiences and perspectives.
52nd Annual Teaching Conference Connects TAs and Postdocs to Instructional Strategies

Over 160 grad students and postdocs came to presentations, workshops, and panel discussions showcasing innovative teaching strategies.
Instructor Wellbeing Initiative Offers Practical Support During Challenging Times

The Instructor Wellbeing Initiative provides a series of resources and programs to help the instructional community pause, reflect, and support their wellbeing as both individuals and professionals.