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Explore our Communities of Practice (CoPs), Intensives, Departmental Offerings, Workshops Calendar, Graduate Student Programs and Fellowships!
Fall 2026 Graduate Teaching Academy
The Graduate Teaching Academy (GTA) is a semester-long learning community for those interested in preparing for careers that involve teaching, inside and outside of academia. The GTA, which is open to ALL graduate students and post-docs, is a place for learning about effective teaching practices and strategies, connecting with peers, and developing your own understandings about the purpose of higher education.
This program runs Alternative Thursdays* from 12:30pm – 2:00pm | Begins August 27th.
Writing Intensive Institute
May 21-22 | 9:00am – 4:30pm | Fernald Hall, Room 102
CITL in partnership with UMaine Department of English is excited to offer a 2-day in-depth faculty development opportunity for instructors preparing to teach (or modify) a writing intensive (WI) course at UMaine.
Summer Retreat – A Title II Intensive
June 2-4 | 9:00am – 4:30pm | Fernald Hall, Room 102
This year, CITL’s 3-day summer retreat will equip you with foundational knowledge and practical tools needed to ensure your courses meet the Title II federal accessibility requirements. The three days will include dedicated instructional support, informative discussions, content delivery and abundant individual work time.
UPCOMING EVENTS, PROGRAMS & WORKSHOPS
*All programming must meet a registration minimum to advance and is subject to change. Notice will be given no less than 24 hours before the program start date.
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