Are you interested in connecting with fellow instructors over shared interests or teaching contexts? We have a number of offerings, in a combination of formats, in-person, hybrid, and asynchronous, that are focused on building community among instruc
Learn more about how to earn a certificate of completion this fall by joining our short courses focused on building better exams and designing engaging asynchronous courses.
The week before the semester, week zero, is the perfect time to reset and get ahead. Check out our blog post for a closer look at our August Zoom workshops designed to support you in your start to the semester.
Congratulations to the UIC instructors who have been accepted into CATE’s Janet Riddle Action Research Scholars program, where they will conduct research on their teaching and their students’ learning experiences.
Lori Mumpower, Executive Director, CATE|Posted on August 04, 2026
As a new academic year begins, CATE’s Executive Director Lori Mumpower reflects on the value of teaching communities and the opportunities CATE offers to help UIC instructors learn, connect, and grow together.
There are several courses being offered through the Graduate College during Fall 2026 that are designed to support new and experienced graduate student teaching assistants (TAs) and instructors in developing their teaching knowledge and skills.
These participant-driven, hands-on sessions are open to any instructor who wants to understand AI capabilities, consider how students may be using these tools, and develop strategies that directly support student learning.
This spring, we’re offering monthly hybrid meetings for graduate students to connect with peers, enjoy refreshments, and discuss key aspects of teaching and life as a graduate teaching assistant (TA).
This spring we’re launching a new informal, discussion-based group because teaching large-enrollment courses presents unique challenges — and opportunities.
Discover how UIC instructors are putting inclusive teaching strategies into practice after completing the Inclusive Education Scholars Certificate Program.
What do instructors actually need in January? These sessions are deliberately created to give you the tools needed to manage the semester’s challenges.
If you’re looking for a place to trade teaching strategies, crowdsource ideas, and learn how others are using tools like Canvas Studio or Perusall, our new Pedagogy-Driven Tech Teams Channels are for you.
This fall, we’re offering monthly meetings for graduate students to connect with peers, sip warm (or cold) beverages, and discuss key aspects of teaching and life as a graduate teaching assistant (TA).
There are several courses being offered through the Graduate College during Fall 2025 that are designed to support new and experienced graduate student teaching assistants (TAs) and instructors in developing their teaching knowledge and skills.
Are you interested in online learning at UIC? CATE is launching a Microsoft Teams channel that will connect faculty and staff interested in sharing ideas and providing support for online education.
Read about where the Action Research Scholars have taken their classroom research projects since they completed the program, their accomplishments, and how they’ve continued to innovate and be leaders in teaching.
There are exciting opportunities this fall for new and returning graduate teaching assistants (TAs) to develop their teaching knowledge and skills through a TA workshop series and a new course, GC 591: Intro to College-Level Teaching for Grad TAs.
A sampling of resources and tools that may be of use to instructors preparing for and engaging in teaching, and providing support for students during challenging times.
Whether a first time TA or returning after a few semesters, this course will empower graduate students to teach with confidence, skill, and success at UIC.
Determine the ways in which you are effective in your teaching, how to interpret student evaluations, and how to communicate your teaching effectiveness to others, with CATE's many resources.
Join instructors at the 2024 TEACHx Conference at Northwestern University on May 15-16, 2024 to learn about innovative approaches to teaching and learning.
CATE offers a variety of short and long-term engagement opportunities for graduate student teaching assistants (TAs) and instructors, and postdoctoral scholars to develop as a teacher and further their professional development.
Are you concerned about sustainability and wish you could integrate it into your teaching, but just don’t know where to start? The Teaching Sustainability Initiative provides funding and resources to redesign an existing course or design a new one.
Join CATE for this special Teaching Tidbits Workshop exploring how the tenets of improv theatre can increase belonging and participation in classrooms of all disciplines and the research-backed reasons why!
Online programming and events with a focus on helping graduate students and postdoctoral scholars develop teaching skills and prepare for the academic job market.
Events outside the classroom can impact students and instructors. While each student has unique learning needs, instructors can employ a number of strategies to support students and promote student success during times of crisis or challenge.
In this year-long cohort-based program, scholars will learn and explore variety of approaches to investigate how instructional strategies and curricular design impact the learning experiences of UIC students in their discipline and course context.
Check out the Teaching Tidbits Workshops! This Fall CATE and our campus partner the Instructional Design and Media Production Studio offer workshops where you can explore many teaching strategies including generative AI in your classroom.
Check out the CATE Seminar Series, featuring research projects conducted by UIC instructors who are enhancing their teaching with research. Learn about classroom-based research and new teaching strategies and innovations.
The TRP is UIC's self-nominated, faculty-administered teaching award program. These instructors have a documented history of teaching excellence and have shown a long-term commitment to teaching at UIC.
A collaboration between UIC United Faculty (UICUF), the Center for Advancement of Teaching Excellence (CATE), the Disability Resource Center (DRC), and the Disability Cultural Center (DCC)
It was great to see so many new and familiar faces join us during the CATE Open House event on August 16. We are excited to continue growing and building a community for teaching and learning at UIC and welcome you back to another great semester!
Inclusive Education Scholars Certificate Program is an exciting new professional learning program on inclusive teaching co-developed by CATE and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Engagement and funded by the National Science Foundation.
Learn more about the inaugural cohort of Inclusive Education Scholars who have demonstrated a commitment to student success and equity, diversity, and inclusion at UIC.
Take a 2-minute survey on what you would like to see next to advance your teaching. You can also learn more about CATE's needs assessment results and how we are using that data to inform our resources and programming.
Critical Race Theory has become a legislative scapegoat for the discussion of what versions of America we will teach and what versions we will resist. As educators, we must stay informed and assure students of an inclusive educational experience.
The CATE team has developed an online asynchronous course, Designing & Teaching an Online Course, to share best practices, resources, templates, and technologies to create a quality online course.
Erin Stapleton-Corcoran|Posted on February 28, 2023
Educators are divided on whether they want to prohibit, reduce, or embrace AI generative tool usage in their classrooms. CATE offers some guidelines and tips to approach ChatGPT usage in your current classroom.
