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Center for Teaching and Learning

  • 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.

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), Supplemental Instruction (SI), and Tritons as Partners (TaP) 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

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Part-Time Faculty Teaching Circle
Connect with colleagues and explore topics that support your teaching
Complete the teaching circle interest form
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Mid-Semester Feedback
Sign up by September 30 for optional early student feedback (16-week courses)
Learn more and opt-in to the survey
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Online Teaching Certification Seminar
2026 Session 5: October 5–November 15
Learn more and register for OTCS
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One Stop Teaching Shop
Wednesday, October 7 | 2:00–4:00 PM (virtual)
Learn more and access the session

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Need academic technology support?

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Upcoming Dates, Deadlines, and Reminders for Faculty

Wednesday, September 30: Last day for faculty to opt-in to Mid-Semester Feedback

Thursday, October 1: Deadline for T/TT faculty to apply for scholarships to the 2027 sessions of NCFDD Faculty Success Program

Monday, October 5:  Online Teaching Certification Seminar (OTCS) Session 5 begins

Thursday, October 8–Sunday, October 11: Fall Break for Students 

Friday, October 9: Deadline to complete Pre-Midterm Early Alert Survey through MyConnect for undergraduate courses

Friday, October 9: Applications for NTT Teaching Leaves due

Friday, October 9: NTT Promotion Candidates submit final draft of Factual Record to Ad Personam Committees

Friday, October 9: Chair's recommendation due to candidates for promotion and/or tenure

Friday, October 9: Application deadline for Early Career Travel Grants

Tuesday, October 13: Faculty Senate Meeting

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

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