January updates from the Center for Leadership, Teaching, and Learning.

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Photo of Beck Krefting, professor of American studies and director of the Center for Leadership, Teaching, and Learning.

Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 

From the Director

Beck Krefting

Susan Ohanian wrote in “Ask Ms. Class” that:

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‌“A teacher’s day is half bureaucracy, half crisis, half monotony, and one eightieth epiphany. Never mind the arithmetic” (1996). 

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‌May this semester be more epiphany than anything else.

Photo of Beck Krefting, professor of American studies and director of the Center for Leadership, Teaching, and Learning.

Meet Lily Brooks '27

‌Please welcome Lily Brooks '27 to the CLTL Team. We are excited to incorporate her talents into the center’s work in the coming year(s).

 

‌Check out the Weller Room

‌This space, devoted to CLTL events, is also available as a quiet workspace each weekday morning from 9 a.m. to noon. Folks participating in the Scholarly/Creative Endeavors (SCE) Work Groups are encouraged to use this space before meeting for lunch.

January Announcements

Professional and Pedagogical Development

Find a Support Network! Join one of the Scholarly and Creative Endeavors (SCE) Work Groups.

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‌Allies in Learning and Teaching

‌Allies in Learning and Teaching (ALT) is a pilot teacher-learner liaison program. To request a trained student to work with you this semester, complete this brief form. 

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‌Review the events scheduled for the New Faculty Learning Community and the Chairs/Program Directors Learning Community this semester.

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‌Teaching Co-Lab

Partner with a colleague this fall to explore core aspects of your teaching, 4-5 p.m., Friday, Jan. 30, in the Weller Room (LIB 212). 

Upcoming Programming

Understanding and Navigating Student Accommodations

‌2:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 23, in Emerson Auditorium 

‌Learn about student accommodations and support resources through Accessibility Services. RSVP here. 

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‌Book Proposal Roundtable

‌3-4:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 2, on Zoom 

‌Join scholars and acquisition editors for best practices on developing a book proposal and an inside view of how proposals are evaluated. RSVP by Feb. 1.

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‌Scholars to Storytellers: An Introduction to Trade Publishing with John Ghazvinian

‌10-11:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 6, on Zoom 

‌Learn how trade publishing works and strategies for engaging a wider readership. RSVP here. 

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‌Embodied Communication: Interactive Practices for Faculty and Staff 

‌12:15-1:45 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 11, in Murray-Aikins Dining Hall 

‌Learn how to build a sense of community and connection with students and colleagues with Dennis Schebetta, assistant professor of theater. RSVP by Feb. 6. 

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‌A Conversation on AI Ethics with Meredith Broussard 

‌5:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 12, in Gannett Auditorium 

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‌‌The AI-Resistant Classroom 

‌2:30-4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, in the Weller Room

‌Generate solutions for assignments and assessments that are AI-proof. More information will be circulated soon. 

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‌Winter Book Club: "More Than a Glitch: Confronting Race, Gender, and Ability Bias in Tech"

‌12:30-2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 18, in the Test Kitchen. RSVP here.

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