Center for Excellence in Inclusive Teaching and Learning
The Center for Excellence in Inclusive Teaching & Learning (CEITL) supports the pursuit of inclusive teaching excellence by
- promoting reflection and conversation about teaching and learning;
- offering evidence-based resources and professional development opportunities;
- creating opportunities for community and collaborative engagement on shared interests and challenges;
- fostering a culture of inclusive practice so that all students, faculty, and staff feel that they belong and thrive at Parkside.
CEITL believes in the value of community and collaboration. We do not seek to impose a single pedagogical approach on the university’s instructors, but rather celebrate and learn from the rich diversity of instructional styles practiced on our campus.
What's new and happening...
OPID Spring Conference: Call for Proposals
The call for proposals for the Wisconsin system's Office of Professional & Instructional Development (OPID)'s annual spring conference, “The Joys of Teaching & Learning,” is now available. All UW faculty and staff are encouraged to submit proposals for individual or group sessions!
This year's conference will take place on April 23-34 in Madison. The theme is Reclaiming Hope and proposals that focus on any aspect of teaching and learning are welcome. Please visit the conference website to learn more about the conference and plenary speakers. Detailed information about the theme and instructions for submitting your proposal are available by clicking through to the online submission form on the conference page or following the link in this sentence. Proposals are due by Monday, January 5th, 2026.
If you have questions please feel free to reach out to Fay Akindes for programmatic questions or Erin McGroarty for technical support.
Effective Experiential Learning in Community-Based Learning & Internships
In this interactive, hybrid workshop, participants will gain practical tools and best practices for designing effective community-based learning and internship courses. They will collaborate with colleagues from a range of disciplines, exchanging ideas and receiving constructive feedback. The workshop is designed to help participants build the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to strengthen experiential education within their programs and departments.
Upon successful completion of the workshop, participants will receive a $1200 stipend. Participants must be able to commit to all four workshop dates.
The in-person days will be hosted on the UW-Parkside campus.
- May 18, 9am - 1pm | In-Person
- May 19, 9am - 1pm | Virtual
- May 20, 9am - 1pm | Virtual
- May 21, 9am - 1pm | In-Person
For priority consideration, please submit this Qualtrics form by Monday, March 2nd, 2026. Please be aware that you will need to upload a statement of support from your Department Chair or Supervisor.
If you have questions, please reach out to Carey Watters (wattersc@uwp.edu) or Misti Bradford (bradford@uwp.edu).
2026 Midwest SoTL Conference
When: April 10th, 2026
Where: South Bend, Indiana
Our conference theme is The Human Element of Education and the keynote speaker is Dr. Anne-Marie Womack whose newest book, Inclusive College Classrooms (Rutledge 2023), is about research-based practices and tools to create an effective and inclusive classroom environment.
Call For Proposals: We are accepting proposals that describe empirical studies of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, theoretical discussions of SoTL, descriptions of best practices of teaching, and interactive workshops on implementing best practices. Proposals are due by January 23, 2026, at 11:59 pm. See the flyer or conference website for details.
Register: Registration is now open and will close on March 31. Please note: we are limited to 200 or so participants, so please register early if you are excited about attending the conference. Full-time Faculty: $120; Part-time Faculty (or Midwest SoTL Advisory Board): $60; Student: $30. Light morning refreshments, full lunch, and afternoon snack are included. Parking is free.
