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March 13, 2026

36th Annual Conference on Inspiring College Teaching

May 22, 2026 – May 27, 2026, in Stony Lake, MI 5 Areas of focus Educational Technologies Classroom Techniques for Engaging Students Syllabus, Assessment, and Course Design Mentoring Faculty and Graduate and Undergraduate Students Work / Life Balance 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;…

March 9, 2026

Games Meet-Up

Wednesday, March 11th, 4:00pm – 5:00pm Grab your favorite board game or card game and come to the T4LC for some fun with a purpose. After we play, we’ll reflect on the game mechanics and discuss potential for learning game creations and modifications. No prior experience with Game-Based Learning is needed. See a promotional video created by T4LC student colleague, Amelia Kennerly, below Learn more and register here…

March 9, 2026

AI Showcase Event

The Second Annual AI Showcase Event Hosted by the Mizzou Professional Development Council March 12, 2026, from 12:15-4pm, in Ellis Library.  This year’s event, Preparing Students & Ourselves for AI in the New Workplace, is focused on strengthening dialogue between faculty, staff, industry partners, and alumni about preparing students for an AI driven workplace. Together, we’ll explore the AI skills employers are seeking and how organizations and people, including faculty and staff at Mizzou, are integrating AI into their daily work. Detailed program available here: Second Annual AI Showcase Program…

March 9, 2026

MoCAT

A highly-recommended best teaching practice Enhance your teaching with the revised MoCAT (Missouri Cares About Teaching) survey. This optional, online tool collects formative student feedback anytime during the semester, offering valuable insights. Sign in to MoCAT via the MU Assessment Resource Center’s website Choose a survey form Launch it Receive an anonymous, aggregated report Use MoCAT for a holistic, student-centered approach to teaching and learning to improve your course before it ends!…

Jan. 30, 2026

Celebration of Teaching – Now Accepting Proposals

We are now accepting proposals for 50-minute concurrent sessions across key tracks at this year’s Celebration of Teaching (May 20th, 2026). Tracks include student engagement and motivation, high-impact teaching practices, well-being, assessment, effective teaching, Universal Design for Learning, STEM teaching, and teaching with AI. Proposal deadline: Noon on Monday, March 9, 2026 Keynote Speaker Dean Kui Xie, College of Education & Human Development…

Jan. 30, 2026

Missouri S&T – Innovation in Teaching and Learning Conference

REGISTRATION OPEN NOW – Learn more here Experience an excellent forum to meet and share ideas and experiences that have transformed student learning with keynote speaker Dr. Claudia Cornejo Happel. Happel is dedicated to fostering collaborative teaching communities that empower educators and elevate student success, leading initiatives to promote evidence-based practices and enhance teaching & learning. Dr. Claudia Cornejo Happel Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Click Here to Register Date: March 12, 2026, 9:00AM – 4:30PM Location: S&T in-person Cost: FREE…

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Nov. 21, 2025

Teaching Strategies & Reflections on AI — 2026 Edition

In spring 2025, the University of Missouri’s Teaching Strategies & Reflections on AI eBook brought together faculty, staff, and students to share practical approaches to teaching and learning in an AI-driven world. For the 2026 edition, we invite new contributions from faculty members instructors, and academic partners who are exploring how AI continues to shape teaching, learning, and scholarship at Mizzou and beyond. We welcome reflective, research-based, or practice-oriented work thathelps colleagues think critically and creatively about AI in higher education. Call For Proposals: Whether you’re experimenting with AI tools in the classroom, reflecting on ethical implications,…

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Nov. 21, 2025

Teaching with AI: A Podcast on AI Critical Literacy

Discover how generative AI is transforming education in Teaching with AI, a podcast series from the Teaching for Learning Center. Hosted by Missouri School of Journalism professor Jared Schroeder, this series brings together thought-leaders from across the university to explore the opportunities and challenges of AI in teaching and learning. Season One, inspired by Ethan Mollick’s “Co-Intelligence,” dives into the ethical, practical, and pedagogical implications of AI. Season Two, inspired by “The Opposite of Cheating,” takes…

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Oct. 17, 2025

Featured in the Columbia Missourian: “GalactiVote: Government in Action!”

In-class gaming furthers learning in American Government courses.

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July 1, 2025

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This page offers a comprehensive collection of campus resources to support teaching, learning, and faculty development at Mizzou. From instructional support and accessibility services to professional development, policies, and institutional memberships, these tools are designed to help educators thrive and stay connected across campus.