Inspiring Teaching Excellence
Thank You and Farewell,
Dr. Victoria Mondelli
After nearly eight years of dedicated service to the University of Missouri, our founding director, Dr. Victoria “Tori” Mondelli, will be leaving Mizzou to begin an exciting new chapter at Washington University in St. Louis, where she will serve as Executive Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning and Assistant Provost.
Dr. Mondelli joined Mizzou in September 2018 as the founding director of the Teaching for Learning Center. During her time at the university, she established the Teaching for Learning Center as a collaborative hub for educational development. Under her direction, the center grew its programming to include a wide variety of offerings, such as communities of practice, workshops, book clubs, consultations and conferences.
Dr. Mondelli led several initiatives for Academic Affairs, including the collaborative process to redesign the review of teaching and, most recently, the careful consideration of how to integrate AI into education at Mizzou.
Please join us in thanking Dr. Mondelli for her many contributions to Mizzou and in wishing her every success and happiness as she embarks on this new opportunity.
Dr. Amy Lannin, Director of the Campus Writing Program, will serve as Interim Director of the Teaching for Learning Center. Plans to fill the position on a permanent basis will be developed in the upcoming months.
Please join us for a farewell reception honoring Tori on June 30th at 3:00 pm in the Teaching for Learning Center. Remarks will be made by Brian Houston.
Now Available for All Faculty - Show-Me AI
Learn how to use artificial intelligence in Mizzou’s protected AI environment. Show-Me AI is available to all Mizzou faculty and students, providing a secure space to explore AI tools for teaching, learning and productivity.
Join us for this two-part series to discover what Show-Me AI is, how it can support your courses and practical ways to incorporate it into your teaching. You will learn about key features, classroom applications and strategies for guiding student use of AI.
Part 1: Overview
Learn the what and why of this powerful, protected environment for using AI at Mizzou. Attend a live session or view a
recording of this information here.
Participants should complete Part 1 before attending Part 2 of the series.
Part 2: Hands-On Workshop
This workshop focuses on the practical, “how-to” side of Show-Me AI. Participants will work directly in the platform to explore its features, create and manage Classroom Groups and develop ideas for implementing Show-Me AI in their own courses.
Please attend or watch Part 1 before participating in a Part 2 session.
In this session, you will:
- Learn how to use Show-Me AI in Mizzou’s protected environment.
- Create and manage Classroom Groups.
- Explore practical classroom use cases.
- Develop plans for integrating Show-Me AI into your courses.
- Discuss strategies for setting expectations and managing student use of AI.
Bring a course you teach—or plan to teach—and leave with hands-on experience and actionable ideas for using Show-Me AI this semester.
Register below for the sessions that best fit your schedule.
Part 1: Overview Sessions
| Date | Time | Format | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, July 21 | 1:00–2:00 p.m. | Virtual | Register for Part 1 |
| Thursday, July 23 | 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Virtual | Register for Part 1 |
| Tuesday, July 28 | 1:00–2:00 p.m. | Virtual | Register for Part 1 |
| Tuesday, August 4 | 1:00–2:00 p.m. | Virtual | Register for Part 1 |
| Thursday, August 13 | 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Virtual | Register for Part 1 |
| Tuesday, August 18 | 1:00–2:00 p.m. | Virtual | Register for Part 1 |
| Thursday, August 27 | 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Virtual | Register for Part 1 |
Part 2: Hands-On Workshops
| Date | Time | Format | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, July 29 | 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Virtual | Register for Part 2 |
| Thursday, August 6 | 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Hybrid | Register for Part 2 |
| Tuesday, August 11 | 1:00–2:00 p.m. | Hybrid | Register for Part 2 |
| Thursday, August 20 | 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Virtual | Register for Part 2 |
| Tuesday, August 25 | 1:00–2:00 p.m. | Hybrid | Register for Part 2 |
Teaching Strategies & Reflections on AI — 2026 Edition
by Kevin Brown and Victoria (Tori) Mondelli
AI Literacy Podcast
Conversations on AI and the Future of Teaching
How should educators respond to the rapid rise of artificial intelligence? The Teaching for Learning Center’s AI Literacy Podcast features engaging conversations with faculty and experts about practical uses of AI, emerging challenges, and what it means for teaching at Mizzou and beyond.
Featuring two seasons of episodes, the podcast is a resource for instructors who want to stay informed about AI in higher education. 
Upcoming Events
April 20, 2026
AI Week: From Exploration to Institution-Wide Action
AI Week brings together higher education leaders, faculty, and practitioners to explore what’s changing—and how institutions can respond with clarity, coordination, and purpose. Join us for a free webinar series for a timely opportunity to learn from leading experts. Over four live webinars, you’ll discover practical insights, real-world examples, and actionable strategies to help your campus move from experimentation to meaningful implementation. Dates: April 27th – 30th, 2026 Hosted by: AAC&U What you will gain: Who should attend:…
March 13, 2026
36th Annual Conference on Inspiring College Teaching
May 22, 2026 – May 27, 2026, in Stony Lake, MI 5 Areas of focus REGISTRATION Register here, Application deadline is May 1, 2026 Includes all sessions, network-building opportunities, and teaching materials. Plan: Depart May 22, Return May 27, Expenses of $1,100 per participant Meals: Wed evening – Fri morningLodging: 5 nights / 6 daysTransportation: A shuttle will provide transportation from Grand Rapids Airport;driving or carpooling are required from other destinations; contact gmloggins@fhsu.eduwww.wakonse.org Schedule of Events: This Conference is seeking proposals for workshops, presentations, and round tables…
April 20, 2026
Faculty Fellowship Opportunity with the T4LC
Looking for an engaging, part-time job through Mizzou? Join the Teaching for Learning Center for this upcoming school year as a faculty fellow! What does this entail? As a T4LC Faculty Fellow, you would support the Director of the Teaching and Learning Center in advancing the university’s teaching initiatives. This part-time role focuses on integrating generative AI tools into pedagogical practices, enhancing instructional design, and providing faculty with the resources needed to optimize student learning. The Faculty Fellow will collaborate with faculty and graduate instructors across departments, and help design and implement teaching workshops, resources, and initiatives. Who…