Our mission is to lead and cultivate inclusive, innovative and high-impact teaching practices and scholarship that enhance student learning. CETL is a collaborative hub for teaching excellence, engagement, and inspiration for the Oakland University educational community.

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As the first to complete this program, 25 faculty across campus are carrying out their action plans to promote inclusive teaching at Oakland University. Learn more about the participants and what they will be working on in the coming year, and apply for the program on our Inclusive Teaching page.

New Faculty Orientation on August 20 & 21, 2024 

Join us for the New Faculty Orientation, your gateway to becoming fully engaged in OU's academic environment. Day 1 focuses on integrating into the OU community with sessions covering Moodle and online learning support, getting acquainted with OU, and networking with various campus offices. Day 2, tailored for full-time faculty, includes discussions on tenure and promotion planning, insights into career progression, and an introduction to research opportunities at OU.

Visit our New Faculty page for detailed information.

From the Teaching Tips Blog

• Embracing a Growth Mindset in Teaching, April 22
• Student Perspectives on Collaborating with Professors, April 15
• Building Generative AI Literacy: First Steps for Faculty, April 8