Center for Teaching and Learning

The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), a division of the Office of Academic Affairs, supports the professional development of those who teach and learn at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

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About the CTL

Learn more about the Center for Teaching and Learning at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, meet our team, and explore our newsletters.

Learn about the CTL

Resources for Teaching

Access syllabus templates, information on teaching strategies, Online Course Review and Teaching Certification, frequently asked questions, and other resources about teaching at UMSL.

Explore Teaching Resources

Student Support

Learn more about the Active Learning Assistant (ALA) and Supplemental Instruction (SI) programs as well as other student resources.

CTL Student Support

Events and Programs

Explore our current offerings, including professional development programming for faculty and graduate students, orientations, and conference events.

CTL Events and Programs

Feedback on Teaching

Explore resources on student feedback, the CoursEval tool, and program assessment.

Explore Feedback Resources

UM Academic Technology Support

Access instructional guides and training options for academic technology tools, supported by UM Academic Technology, including Canvas, Panopto, Voicethread, and more.

Explore UM AT

Upcoming CTL Events and Programs

Instructional Design Weekly Office Hours

Every Wednesday from 2:00–4:00 PM during the Fall semester

Email id@umsl.edu for more information

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Faculty Learning Community Information Session

Robust and Rewarding Online Courses | Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 3:00 PM (virtual)

Learn more and access the session

Active Learning Assistant (ALA): Apply by Oct. 26!

Partner with a trained undergraduate ALA to bring evidence-based, active learning strategies into your course and enhance student engagement.

Learn more and apply for an ALA

AI-ACCESS: Apply by Nov. 9!

Deans and Chairs are invited to apply for this collaborative initiative to help academic programs build AI literacy, career readiness, and thoughtful approaches to AI.

Learn more about AI-ACCESS

Online Teaching Certification Seminar

Upcoming sessions begin in February, April, and June 2027

Learn more about OTCS and recertification options

Have a question?

Contact the Center for Teaching and Learning

Need academic technology support?

Explore UM AT Resources

Upcoming Dates, Deadlines, and Reminders for Faculty

Monday, October 19: Last day a student in a 16-week course can drop or withdraw without instructor approval; an EX is assigned

Monday, October 19: Mid-Semester Feedback available to faculty who opted-in to having it collected

Monday, October 26: Spring 2027 registration begins for new students

Wednesday, October 28: CTL information session for 2027 Faculty Learning Community: Robust and Rewarding Online Courses

Friday, October 30: Deadline to complete Post-Midterm Early Alert Survey

Monday, November 9: Deadline for continuing faculty to submit annual Conflict of Interest Disclosures

Wednesday, November 11: Veteran's Day Holiday

Monday, November 16: Midterm grades due in MyView

Monday, November 16: Last day a student in a 16-week course may drop or withdraw; instructor approval is required and a grade of EX or EX-F will be assigned

Monday, November 16: Unit Committee report and Chair recommendation due to NTT Promotion Candidates

Tuesday, November 17: Faculty Senate Meeting

Sunday, November 22– Sunday, November 29: Thanksgiving Break for Students

Thursday, November 26 – Friday, November 27: Thanksgiving Holiday for Faculty/Staff

Monday, November 30: College Committee's recommendation due to candidates for promotion and/or tenure

Monday, November 30: End-of-Course Student Feedback Surveys for students in all 16-week, 8-week-2, and OS2 courses

Monday, November 30: Summer 2027 class schedule published and visible to students