What does it really mean when students seem “disengaged”? In this workshop, we’ll look beyond assumptions to explore four key considerations—Capacity, Attention, Relevance, & Essentials—that shape how today’s learners show […]
Updates to Title II of the American with Disabilities Act go into effect next spring. In this session we will provide guidance on digital accessibility of course materials and instructional spaces. We will also discuss what these changes mean for your course content, share how the UMS will support these changes, and explore the support […]
Launch your teaching journey at UMaine with confidence, connection, and community. This welcoming, semester-long program is designed specifically for recently hired faculty who are new to teaching at UMaine. Together, […]
In an era of increasing polarization and rapid change, it is essential for faculty to learn to guide students from argument and towards constructive dialogue. This six-part series will support instructors in understanding constructive dialogue, the importance of proper preparation for it in your courses, as well as recognizing and responding to conflict. Through practice, […]
Launch your teaching journey at UMaine with confidence, connection, and community. This welcoming, semester-long program is designed specifically for recently hired faculty who are new to teaching at UMaine. Together, […]
In an era of increasing polarization and rapid change, it is essential for faculty to learn to guide students from argument and towards constructive dialogue. This six-part series will support […]
Launch your teaching journey at UMaine with confidence, connection, and community. This welcoming, semester-long program is designed specifically for recently hired faculty who are new to teaching at UMaine. Together, […]
Join us for an informal end of semester reflection on and discussion of the topics and trends that surfaced for you while teaching this semester. Take a breath, unwind and […]
Q&A for New Faculty starting in the Spring 2026 semester. Friday, January 9th | 12:00pm-1:30pm | Fernald Hall, Room 102 Email: citlworkshop@maine.edu to inquire.
The SoTL Writing Circle is a new initiative designed to strengthen and expand faculty scholarship programming through a supportive, semester-long writing community. Open to both new and experienced scholars of […]
The SoTL Writing Circle is a new initiative designed to strengthen and expand faculty scholarship programming through a supportive, semester-long writing community. Open to both new and experienced scholars of teaching and learning, this program offers a structured space for faculty to develop, draft, and refine Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) projects—whether preparing an […]
Recently hired faculty are invited to join a discussion group focused on fundamentals of teaching in higher education. Meetings are divided to discuss both learning from the reading and stories from the classroom. Alternate Fridays from 10:00am-11:00am | Fernald Hall, Room 102 LEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE
