Boston College CTE

The Engaging Difference & Justice lecture series, hosted by the CTE and University Core Curriculum, continues this spring. Our first session will be anchored by Dr. Arissa Oh on February 12, 12:00 - 1:15. Learn more & register: bc.edu/content/bc-web…

Registration is ongoing for this spring’s Apprenticeship in College Teaching (ACT) Program. Workshops are held over lunch in the CTE. All graduate students and postdocs at BC are welcome to sign up at any time. RSVP: bc.edu/content/bc-web…

Interested in developing spring courses in collaboration with colleagues? Register by Dec. 30 to join our virtual Course Prep Retreat on Jan. 2-3, 6-7: bc.edu/content/bc-web…

In 2025-26, the CTE will be organizing two Faculty Cohorts: “Exploring Alternative Grading Approaches” and “Rethinking Student Learning in the Age of GenAI.” Cohorts are open to all BC faculty. We'll begin accepting applications in early Dec. Learn more: bc.edu/content/bc-web…

This January, the CTE will again be organizing a virtual Course Prep Retreat which provides an opportunity for instructors to prepare their courses in conversation with colleagues. Save the dates, Jan 2, 3, 6 & 7, and look out for details. Learn more: bc.edu/content/bc-web…

The Teaching Forward Cohort (TFC), a group of BC graduate students in STEM fields, is organizing a 2nd session on “Applying for a job in STEM academia Part 2:Preparing for the in-person interview.” Event will be held in the CTE on Nov. 22, 12-1.00. RSVP: bc.campuslabs.com/engage/event/1…

Our final New Faculty Seminar of the semester is on “Jesuit Basics” and will be held on Nov. 19, 12 -1.30. Tomeu Estelrich will lead us in exploring the history, traditions, culture and mission of the Jesuits and how they inform our context. RSVP: bc.campuslabs.com/engage/event/1…

Planning is underway for this year’s Excellence in Teaching Day, scheduled for May 5, 2025. Save the date and feel free to send suggestions for topics or faculty to feature to centerforteaching@bc.edu. Check out our previous ETDs: bc.edu/content/bc-web…

This fall, the Teaching Forward Cohort is organizing three sessions for all BC STEM grad students. The first session on “Applying for a job in STEM academia Part 1: Building a CV and personal statement” will be held in the CTE on Oct. 22, 12-1.00. RSVP: bc.campuslabs.com/engage/event/1…

The CTE is available to consult with BC instructors interested in gathering anonymous feedback from their students mid-way through the semester. Learn more: #tab-mid_semester_feedback" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">bc.edu/content/bc-web…

The CTE and University Core Curriculum are hosting a lecture series on Engaging Difference & Justice. Join us for lunch during the next session on Oct. 30 from 12-1:15 with Prof. Cherie McGill on “Defining Success.” RSVP: bc.campuslabs.com/engage/event/1…

The CTE is partnering with the University Core Curriculum to launch a lunchtime lecture series on how BC faculty engage students on questions of difference and justice. Join our session with Andrés Castro Samayoa on Sept.24. Learn more & RSVP: bc.edu/content/bc-web…

Registration is now open for this fall’s Apprenticeship in College Teaching Program’s workshops, which will be held in person over lunch. All graduate students and postdocs at BC are welcome to sign up at any time. Learn more & register: bc.edu/content/bc-web…

Last Call: This Thursday, Sept. 12, 12:00 - 1:30, the CTE will host the first New Faculty Seminar on “Student Motivation and Engagement.” All faculty in their early years at BC are welcome. Learn more & Register: bc.campuslabs.com/engage/event/1…

The CTE is set to welcome all faculty in their early years at BC to this year’s New Faculty Seminars. The first seminar is on “Student Motivation and Engagement” scheduled for September 12. Find out more and RSVP: bc.campuslabs.com/engage/event/1…

Register by this Friday, Aug. 16 for the 2024 TA/TF Orientation on Aug. 23. All new Teaching Assistants and Teaching Fellows at BC are welcome to attend. Learn more & register: bc.edu/content/bc-web…

You can still sign up for any of our Back-to-School workshops designed to help you prepare for the fall semester. Sessions are meeting remotely this week and in O’Neill 250 the week of August 19th. For details & registration, see: bc.edu/content/bc-web…

Do you have assignment design, course planning or instructional tech questions going into the fall semester? Check out our August (remote & on-campus) drop-in sessions: bc.edu/content/bc-web…

Registration is now open for our Back-to-School workshops beginning Aug.12. Join us remotely or in person for one or more pedagogy workshops & tech trainings to gear up your fall semester. Learn more & register: bc.edu/content/bc-web…

Looking to develop your fall courses in conversation with colleagues? The CTE is offering a virtual Course Prep Retreat from Aug. 5 - 8. Learn more & register by Aug.1: bc.edu/content/bc-web…