The Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL) is a nation-wide online network of 40+ universities that seek to enhance excellence in undergraduate education through development of a national faculty committed to implementing and advancing evidence-based teaching practices for diverse learners. The goal of CIRTL is to improve the learning of all students at every college and university, and thereby to increase the diversity in fields and the literacy of the nation.
The CIRTL@UCLA program supports the professional and career development of graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and current faculty who are engaged in teaching now, or who are considering academic careers. The collaboration of CIRTL@UCLA and the national network inspires commitment to use effective teaching practices for diverse college students, and to provide current and future faculty the knowledge and tools to do so. The project was funded by the National Science Foundation to support future faculty in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), but has expanded to include graduate students and postdoctoral scholars from ALL disciplines.
Learn more about CIRTL@UCLA and the National CIRTL Network by watching this video where we discuss some of the highlights of the CIRTL@UCLA certification pathway.
Upcoming CIRTL Events:
September 26 - December 12: The CIRTL Network presents The College Classroom
- Sep 26, 2023 11:00 AM
- Oct 3, 2023 11:00 AM
- Oct 10, 2023 11:00 AM
- Oct 17, 2023 11:00 AM
https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUrce2qqDopGtPwUl3X3LF6tRcYVf4oV_J2#/registration
September 28: The CIRTL Network presents Teaching Discomfort: Facilitating Challenging Discussions in the Classroom
- Sep 21, 2023 11:30 AM
- Sep 28, 2023 11:30 AM
Register here: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwqc-Grpz4oHdN3rxVqVLktvdBQdnNylanz#/registration
September 28 & October 5: The CIRTL Network presents Beyond participation: Inclusive Perspectives on Student Engagement and Feedback
- Sep 28, 2023 10:00 AM
- Oct 5, 2023 10:00 AM
https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0lceutpjkvHtMISEPNoKfXUkg5T1WmPe6O#/registration
September 30: UCLA Volunteer Day
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On Saturday, September 30, 2023 the UCLA Volunteer Center, in partnership with the Undergraduate Student Association Council Community Service Commission (CSC), will host the 15th Annual UCLA Volunteer Day, presented by the Wescom Foundation.
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October 2 - November 21 | Inclusive STEM Teaching Project
Oct. 2 – Nov. 21 | Inclusive STEM Teaching ProjectDevelop your knowledge and skills as an inclusive practitioner in this free, 6-week, asynchronous course developed by the Inclusive STEM Teaching Project, an NSF-funded collaboration. In this course, you will learn how to:
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October 5: Postdoctober Fest Welcome Celebration
Postdoctober Fest Welcome Celebration
Thursday, October 5, 2023
4:30 – 6:30 PM
James West Alumni Center, Founder’s Room
325 Westwood Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90095
RSVP HERE
Join us to celebrate Postdoctober Fest 2023, UCLA’s monthlong celebration of our postdoctoral scholar community! Enjoy a snack and chat with current and former UCLA postdocs, faculty mentors, and campus community.
RSVP is strongly encouraged.
October 26, November 9, and December 7: The CIRTL Network presents Exploring Careers in Teaching at a Community College
Learn about teaching at community colleges straight from current staff & faculty! In this three-part series, we’ll hear faculty & staff reflect on the joys and challenges of teaching at a community college, the broad diversity of students in their courses and how that diversity enhances learning, and the ins and outs of finding a full-time teaching position at a community college.
Events in this series take place at -3:30PM AT / 1-2:30PM ET / 12-1:30PM CT / 11AM-12:30PM MT / 10-11:30AM PT on the following dates: Thursday, October 26: Introduction to Teaching at a Community College Thursday, November 9: Getting Hired at a Community College: Tips and Strategies from Faculty on Hiring Panel Thursday, December 7: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusive Teaching in the Community College Setting If you have a disability, please let us know your learning needs. Contact Kate Diamond (kdiamond3@wisc.edu), who is supporting this event, to let us know how we can help you have a successful experience. By registering for this CIRTL cross-Network program, you consent to CIRTL sharing your personal registration and participation information with CIRTL administrative staff, as well as program staff at your institution, for purposes of outreach, program evaluation, and meeting local program requirements, as applicable. See upcoming events in this series at https://cirtl.net/series/exploring-careers-in-teaching-at-a-community-college-fall-2023/ This series is organized through the NSF INCLUDES Alliance Aspire: National Alliance for an Inclusive and Diverse STEM Faculty, as part of the Regional Collaborative initiatives.
https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0qc-uhrDktH93aLsgCqGivtU3BbQjdW8o_#/registration
November 2: The CIRTL Network presents Teaching with Transparency: Evidence-Based Approaches to Foster Student Motivation and Engagement
November 8 - 27: The CIRTL Network presents Supporting Neurodivergent Students
- Nov 8, 2023 09:00 AM
- Nov 20, 2023 09:00 AM
- Nov 27, 2023 09:00 AM
November 17 & December 1 | The CIRTL Network presents Creating Accessible Teaching and Research Documents in STEM
- Nov 17, 2023 09:00 AM
- Dec 1, 2023 09:00 AM
December 7 & 14 | The CIRTL Network presents Getting Started with Universal Design for Learning
- Dec 7, 2023 10:00 AM
- Dec 14, 2023 10:00 AM
December 7 - April 4 | The CIRTL Network presents Postdoc Teaching Practicum
Work with an experienced instructor in your discipline to enhance your understanding and experience of teaching a university course in this 5-month mentorship program that blends monthly synchronous sessions with intensive independent and mentor-driven work. No cap. Register by November 8.
Read the latest CIRTL@UCLA Newsletter