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Certificates of Completion

Certificates of completion provide educators with a deeper understanding of a variety of professional development topics.
Generative Artifical Intelligence

Explore our programs designed to help educators effectively integrate GenAI into their teaching practices.
Thank-A-Teacher Program

The Thank-A-Teacher program provides a way for students to recognize instructors who make a difference in their educational journey.
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We can provide guidance and support through one-on-one consultations, group trainings, and departmental professional development sessions.
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Virtually or in-person, our professional development sessions empower educators to innovate and inspire through engaging experiences.
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Our programs enhance teaching effectiveness through certificates of completion, grants, communities of practice, and other teaching development initiatives.
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We collaborate with partners to host events that highlight teaching innovations and foster professional development, including New Faculty Orientation, and Teaching Symposiums.
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Our Teaching Resources provide comprehensive tools for effective course design, delivery, and assessment.
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Blackboard Learn is USC's Learning Management System (LMS) that allows instructors and students to engage online. All Fall 2024 USC courses have been created in Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View (UCV).

Center for Teaching Excellence News

Enhance Your Teaching Practices at Oktoberbest 2024

Enhance your teaching practices at Oktoberbest: A Symposium on Teaching on Friday, October 25, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the University Conference Center, 1705 College St., Columbia, SC. Featuring a keynote by Dr. Sarah Rose Cavanagh from Simmons University, this event will offer insights on emotions, motivation, and learning, along with strategies to combat burnout and support mental health. Join us for professional development sessions, innovative teaching practices, meaningful connections, and a celebration of teaching excellence.

New Faculty Insights: New Faculty Orientation 2024

New Faculty Orientation (NFO) is an important opportunity for new full-time faculty to connect with colleagues and university leaders while gaining insights into resources for teaching, research, and professional development. NFO 2024 includes Benefits Day, which was held on August 19 and featured key benefits presentations, and Orientation Day on September 6, with a networking breakfast, resource overview, and interactive teaching workshop.

Ask USC: Answering Your Questions About Supporting Students

The Office of Student Advocacy is the primary resource for students, family members, and faculty needing help with university policies. Their Ask USC initiative, launched in March 2024, provides support through in-person, phone, email, and online chat. They assist with policy questions, conflict resolution, and verifying student absences. We collaborate with the Office of Student Advocacy to support faculty development and foster a positive learning environment across USC.

Empowering Inclusion and Accessibility with USC's Digital Accessibility Network

The USC Digital Accessibility Network, launched in spring 2024, is dedicated to improving digital accessibility for the USC community, especially those with disabilities. Key achievements include a Digital Accessibility listserv and training videos. Future plans include launching a Digital Accessibility certificate of completion, a mentorship program, and expanding membership. As one of our partners, the Network contributes to advancing digital inclusivity across USC.

University-wide Graduate Student Teaching Award Winners for 2023-2024

The CTE is excited to celebrate the recognition of teaching excellence awarded to 16 graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) and graduate instructional assistants (GIAs) from the past academic year. These graduate student instructors play a crucial role in student learning at the university, and their achievements have been acknowledged by the Graduate School and various departments and schools.

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