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The Center for Integrated Professional Development’s Early Career Learning Community offers course instructors in their first through third years of service at ISU a combination of professional development and peer support. Join us for a series of engaging conversations on teaching, learning, and thriving in academia.   For spring 2026, we will focus on the Science […]

The Center for Integrated Professional Development’s Early Career Learning Community offers course instructors in their first through third years of service at ISU a combination of professional development and peer support. Join us for a series of engaging conversations on teaching, learning, and thriving in academia.   For spring 2026, we will focus on the Science […]

Teaching can be an isolating experience. This reading group, intended for those who have been teaching at Illinois State for more than four years, provides an opportunity for instructors to engage in discussions to encourage peer support, networking, and mentorship. Experience new confidence in yourself and your ability to teach!  During the Spring semester, we […]

Teaching can be an isolating experience. This reading group, intended for those who have been teaching at Illinois State for more than four years, provides an opportunity for instructors to engage in discussions to encourage peer support, networking, and mentorship. Experience new confidence in yourself and your ability to teach!  During the Spring semester, we […]

Are you feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or simply stretched too thin? In today’s higher education landscape, many instructors are navigating an increasingly dynamic environment marked by political pressures, shrinking budgets, rising workloads, and shifting expectations from students and institutions. Now more than ever, we need spaces that support our well-being and remind us we’re not alone in this work.  […]

This event is designed for early career faculty who are in their first three years at ISU. Join us for a panel discussion with senior faculty to learn more about strategies and recommendations they have for navigating tenure and promotion and building a strong network of support. During this informal discussion, you will learn from […]

This session focuses on evidence-based approaches to classroom observation as a component of peer review of teaching. Participants will examine the observation process and protocols and discuss their alignment with evidence-based teaching practices. Emphasis will be placed on focused observation, minimizing bias, and providing formative, actionable feedback. Participants will engage in simulated observations and practice developing observation […]

The Center for Integrated Professional Development’s Online Education Learning Community is for online courses or have been doing so for many years, this community will focus on sharing experiences, co-learning, and navigating together the ever-changing landscape of teaching online.    The reading selection for Spring 2026 is The Opposite of Cheating: Teaching for Integrity in the Age of […]

The Center for Integrated Professional Development’s Early Career Learning Community offers course instructors in their first through third years of service at ISU a combination of professional development and peer support. Join us for a series of engaging conversations on teaching, learning, and thriving in academia.   For spring 2026, we will focus on the Science […]

The Center for Integrated Professional Development’s Early Career Learning Community offers course instructors in their first through third years of service at ISU a combination of professional development and peer support. Join us for a series of engaging conversations on teaching, learning, and thriving in academia.   For spring 2026, we will focus on the Science […]