CTLE Events

Workshop and Events Calendar

Upcoming Events:

Elevating the First-Year Journey: Strategiese for Student Success

Faculty and Staff are cordially invited to attend a presentation by Jennifer Keup, PhD, focused on strengthening the first-year student experience.

Drawing on research and practice, Dr. Keup will share insights relevant to faculty and staff who support student learning and success, including approaches to:

  • Enhance academic engagement
  • Support students from diverse economic backgrounds
  • Foster persistence, confidence, and self-belief
  • Build meaningful cohort-based experiences
  • Strengthen students’ social and academic connections to the university

This session provides an opportunity to reflect on shared practices, engage in thoughtful dialogue, and consider strategies that promote student success and belonging.

Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

Sponsored by
The NSF S-STEM Grant
The Father Cyprian Tomecko Endowment for Natural Science Lectures

Title of Presentation:  “Elevating the First Year Journey: Strategies for Student Success”

Guest Speaker:   Jennifer Keup, PhD, Urban Initiatives & Executive Director, Coalition of Urban Serving Universities (USU)

Date:  Feb. 27, 2026

Time:  2-3 p.m.

Location:  Krasa Dining Room

Zoom:  Click Here
Meeting ID: 883 8945 2656
Passcode: 085119

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Past Events:

What Should you be Afraid of: The Environment and Risk Factors
February 2026

Radical Reimagining for Student Success in Higher Education
November 2025

Collaboration in Action: Faculty + Risepoint
October 2025

BenU Student Course Materials Affordability Survey Results
September 2024

Alternative Grading Practices
October 2024

Writing Assignments in an AI era
November 2024

Fostering Student Engagement
February 2024

Supporting Students with ASD
April 2024

If you would like to see the CTLE cover particular topics related to teaching and learning in seminars/workshops, please send your ideas to [email protected]