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 Programs

Learn more about the Active Learning Assistant (ALA), Supplemental Instruction (SI), and Tritons as Partners (TaP) programs.

CTL Student Support Programs

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


Have a question?

Contact the CTL

 

Need academic technology support?

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Upcoming Dates, Deadlines, and Reminders for Faculty

Tuesday, May 12: Spring Faculty Meeting and Reception

Saturday, May 16: Spring semester closes

Friday, May 15–Saturday, May 16: Spring Commencement

Tuesday, May 19: Spring semester final grades due

Friday, May 22: Faculty have access to End-of-Course Student Feedback through MyCoursEval

Monday, May 18: Summer classes begin: Session 1 (4-week classes); Session 4 (8-week classes), and Session 6 (12-week classes)

Monday, May 25: Memorial Day Holiday 

Friday, June 5: Part-Time Faculty Orientation (virtual)

Monday, June 15: Summer classes begin: Session 2 (4-week classes) and Session 5 (8-week classes)

Friday, June 19: Juneteenth Holiday

Friday, July 3: Independence Day Holiday Observed

Monday, July 13: Summer classes begin: Session 3 (4-week classes)

Saturday, August 15: Part-Time Faculty Orientation (virtual)

Friday, August 21: Part-Time Faculty Orientation (in-person)

Monday, August 24: Fall 2026 semester classes begin