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Syllabus Templates

Explore our updated syllabus templates – designed to align with best practices and university policies – to support clear, inclusive, and effective course planning.
Transforming Conflict Through Dialogue Learning Series

This learning series creates a platform for open and respectful conversation, empowering participants to address complex conversations in the classroom.
GTA/IA Orientation

GTA/IA Orientation provides helpful information, resources, and guidance to ensure GTA/IAs are successful in their new role.
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We can provide guidance and support through one-on-one consultations, group trainings, and departmental professional development sessions.
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Virtually or in-person, our professional development sessions empower educators to innovate and inspire through engaging experiences.
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Our programs enhance teaching effectiveness through certificates of completion, grants, communities of practice, and other teaching development initiatives.
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We collaborate with partners to host events that highlight teaching innovations and foster professional development, including New Faculty Orientation, and Teaching Symposiums.
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Our Teaching Resources provide comprehensive tools for effective course design, delivery, and assessment.
Blackboard Learn

Blackboard Learn is USC's Learning Management System (LMS) that allows instructors and students to engage online.

Center for Teaching Excellence News

GTA/IAs Awarded Grants To Develop Exemplary Student Learning Experiences

Nine Teaching Resource Development Grants were awarded to GTA/IAs IAs to develop exemplary and highly-engaging student learning experiences that will enhance the quality and depth of undergraduate student learning at the USC.

CircleIn Supports Student Engagement and Reduces DFW Rates

CircleIn is a peer-driven app that supports student success in high DFW courses by encouraging collaboration, organization, and consistent study habits. The platform includes note sharing, flashcards, chat, and anonymous Q&A in a familiar, easy-to-use format. Since USC's pilot launched in 2023, students have logged over 1.1 million study actions, with higher engagement linked to better grades and lower DFW rates. Faculty can introduce CircleIn on day one and use it as part of participation.

CTE Launches Comprehensive Resources to Support Online Course Design, Development, and Delivery

New resources are available in the Online Teaching Faculty Toolbox to support faculty in designing, developing, and delivering high-quality online courses. The guides focus on three key areas: course design, course development, and delivery strategies that support student engagement and teaching presence. Each resource offers practical steps, examples, and tools to help faculty create organized, interactive, and student-centered online learning experiences. Instructional consultations are also available to support course planning for upcoming semesters.

Faculty Awarded Grants to Develop Winter Session Online Courses for 2025-2026

Seven faculty members have received the 2025-2026 Winter Session Online Course Development Grant to design or revise fully online, asynchronous undergraduate courses. Supported by the Graduation and Retention Network (GARNET) and the CTE, the grant includes funding, instructional design support, and a quality review. Courses will be offered during Winter Session, December 29, 2025 - January 18, 2026.

Faculty Recognition Continues Through Thank-A-Teacher Program

Each semester, the Thank-A-Teacher program highlights the meaningful impact faculty have on their students. In Fall 2024, 268 instructors were recognized through personalized notes of appreciation - many of which speak to the power of encouragement, mentorship, and transformative teaching.

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