While summer offers a valuable pause, it’s also an ideal time to look ahead. As you begin thinking about the upcoming academic year, the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning is preparing a range of fall opportunities designed to support, recognize, and celebrate your work. Whether you’re interested in applying for funding, nominating a colleague, or exploring ways to further develop your teaching, there are multiple ways to get involved. Take a look at these opportunities available this fall, along with important details and timelines to help you plan ahead.

41st Showcase on Teaching and Learning

This event offers a chance to learn directly from faculty colleagues who will be sharing practical approaches, classroom innovations, and lessons learned from their teaching. You’ll also hear from our keynote presenter, who will explore faculty burnout and offer perspectives on sustaining engagement and balance in academic work. Register to attend the event now to make sure you don’t miss out on the valuable perspectives, projects, and information being shared at the Showcase on August 12, 2026, from 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM on the third floor of the Plaster Student Union.

Registration is open now, and we encourage you to sign up early to reserve your place. To register for Showcase and the Showcase Workshop, select from the links below and navigate to the bottom section for the Session Details. Select the View Details button next to the session and choose Request to register.

Register to Attend Showcase 

Register to Attend the Showcase Workshop

Teaching Excellence Award

Every academic year, the FCTL awards up to five faculty members with a Teaching Excellence Award to recognize their outstanding teaching practices and exemplary dedication to student success. Recipients of this award will receive a $1,000 stipend (less payroll taxes). If you’ve employed innovative teaching techniques, built a supportive classroom community, or utilized some other aspects of teaching and learning practices to inspire your students and facilitate impactful learning, get ready to apply for the award this fall! The call for applications opens October 15, and both peer and self-nominations are welcome.

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Teaching and Learning Grants

Every academic year, the FCTL offers funding opportunities for faculty who are interested in pursuing a scholarly project investigating or supporting teaching and learning practices. These grants are referred to as Teaching and Learning Grants, and each grant may carry an award of up to $3,000. If you’re looking for funding for a scholarly project, let the FCTL assist you in your academic mission—start preparing to submit a proposal this fall. The call for grant applications opens October 1.

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Questions?

If you have questions about any of the opportunities listed here, visit the FCTL website for more information or contact us via email with your inquiries.