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Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning

Advancing educational leaders

CETL is a collaborative hub for teaching excellence, engagement, and inspiration for the Oakland University educational community.

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Teaching Excellence Award Nominations Open

The Senate Teaching and Learning Committee invites nominations for the Teaching Excellence Awards (TEA), recognizing outstanding teaching by online, tenure-track, and non-tenure-track faculty. Nominations are accepted year-round; consideration for the 2026 award closes November 1, 2025.
Learn more about the Teaching Excellence Award on the Senate Teaching and Learning Committee page.

New Month, New Programming

Join us for our October events and discover fresh opportunities to learn, connect, and grow!
Continue to explore workshops that match your interests in our schedule—see upcoming sessions, register, or download the full program all in one place: Visit the Workshops and Events page.

From the Teaching Tips Blog

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Teaching Practice Essentials

Teaching resources organized by topic, offering guides, articles, and tools

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Inclusive Teaching

Inclusive teaching values diversity, actively includes marginalized groups, embraces neurodiversity, and promotes equity.

 

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Assessing Student Learning

Resources for assessing student learning, including outcomes, feedback, and strategies

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Teaching and AI

 Explore AI in teaching with resources, strategies, workshops, and guidance

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Engaging Students in Learning

Discover active learning strategies, resources, and collaborative opportunities to engage students

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Sustainability and Community

Integrate sustainability, community engagement, and inclusive practices into teaching

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