Iowa State Online Launches!

As we prepare for the spring 2023 semester, we wanted to remind you of the work we accomplished this past fall with the ISU Annual Inclusive Classroom Training (AY22-23) focus, “Supporting our students through a mindful and learner-centered syllabus.” One activity from the training was how to “make your syllabus matter,” where we discussed in small groups what was new, what works overall, and what works from page 2 in CELT’s Mindful and learner-centered syllabus toolkit (PDF). The overarching takeaway is not only to talk about the syllabus on the first day but continually refer to it as a guide for students to succeed in your course. You can find the recap here.

One faculty member shared this insight, “To make the syllabus a living document,” in their post-workshop reflection.

As a reminder, CELT is offering the online synchronous version of the Annual Inclusive Classroom Training (AY22-23) for: 

• Faculty who could not attend one of the scheduled departmental training sessions in F2022
• Faculty and staff who would like to extend their learning by discussing a different scenario from their departmental training

Each of the two remaining online synchronous CELT-facilitated programs

will feature one AY22-23 Student-Centered Scenario to be discussed during

small-group work. To attend, select and sign up using one of the corresponding Zoom forms below:

Scenario 3: Encouraging Student Attendance

January 19, 11:10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Register for Scenario 3

Scenario 4: Supporting Neurodivergent Students

January 25, 2:10 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Register for Scenario 4

All TAs who are new to the ISU classroom or who have received a teaching assignment different from what they have done before are strongly encouraged to attend this seminar. 

In this online workshop, teams of TAs will work together in breakout rooms to solve potential classroom scenarios on various topics such as academic dishonesty, classroom management, and inclusivity. A panel of experts will help TAs discuss appropriate steps to take when these situations occur in their classrooms.

Help us welcome your new TAs to the ISU classroom!

Special Guests

Liz Luiken, Assistant Director, Office of Student Conduct

Kody Henke, Assistant Director, Office of Student Assistance

Facilitated by

Karen Menzel, Program Coordinator for Preparing Future Faculty

Online Workshop: Spring Teaching Assistant (TA) Seminar

January 13, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Register Here