Blackboard Modernization Update: What to Expect This Fall Beginning in Fall 2026, ILP will also support secure final grade pass-back from Blackboard Ultra to Banner, eliminating the need for dual grade entry.
CAREolina 2026 Engages Campus Community in Pedagogies of Care CAREolina 2026 brought together educators and campus partners to explore pedagogies of care and their role in teaching and learning.
Preparing Future Faculty Recognizes Outstanding Graduate Student Achievements This spring, 39 awardees across 24 disciplines were recognized for their dedication and achievements in the Preparing Future Faculty Program.
Online Course Quality Review Process Advances Across USC The Provost's online course quality review initiative launched with 85 high-enrollment courses completing the pilot review process for Summer and Fall 2026.
Educators Recognized Through Digital Accessibility Appreciation Program The Digital Accessibility Appreciation Program recognizes educators who are strengthening accessibility in teaching and learning.
Faculty Spotlight - Matthew Lai Matthew Lai's work highlights how small, intentional adjustments can support active learning and meaningful discussion.
Educators Explore AI in Teaching at Second GenAI Showcase The 2nd annual Generative Artificial Intelligence Showcase brought together 83 educators to explore how AI can strengthen teaching and learning.
New Faculty Academy Celebrates First-Year Faculty Success The 2025-2026 New Faculty Academy marked a successful year, with 39 faculty completing the program.
Six Faculty Recognized for Teaching Innovation with 2026 Garnet Apple Award Six faculty received the 2026 Garnet Apple Award for Teaching Innovation for advancing student learning through high-impact teaching practices.
Oktoberbest 2026 Brings USC Educators Together to Share Teaching Practices Oktoberbest 2026 brings USC educators together for a day of interactive sessions, teaching strategies, and campus connection.
Ten Faculty Selected for AI Teaching Fellowship Ten faculty have been selected for a year-long initiative focused on advancing the use of generative artificial intelligence in teaching.
Faculty Receive Grant to Develop Winter Session Online Courses Six faculty received the Winter Session Online Course Development Grant to develop or revise fully online courses for Winter Session 2026-2027.
Faculty Apply UDL Principles Through Spring 2026 Short Course The Spring 2026 UDL in Practice Short Course concluded with 24 faculty completing the program. Participants applied UDL principles to strengthen course design and support student success.
Video and Multimedia Support Strengthens Quality Online Course Development Faculty who teach online courses have access to Video and Multimedia Support through the Center for Teaching Excellence.
Digital Accessibility Microlearning Series Supports Accessible Course Design The Digital Accessibility Microlearning Series includes a set of 30-minute sessions focused on specific aspects of digital accessibility in teaching and learning materials.
New Universal Design for Learning Resource Supports Inclusive Teaching The CTE has launched a new Universal Design for Learning (UDL) resource to help educators design courses that better meet the needs of all learners.
Faculty Engage in Student Experience Project Community of Practice During Fall 2025, a cohort of 23 faculty members participated in a Student Experience Project (SEP) community of practice as part of USC's engagement with a national initiative focused on student learning experiences.
Fall 2025 Completers Recognized for Teaching and Learning with GenAI Educators who completed the Teaching and Learning with Generative Artificial Intelligence webinar series during Fall 2025 are being recognized for their engagement with instructional uses of generative AI.
EXCITE Active Learning Certificate Expands Opportunities for Engaged Teaching A new EXCITE Active Learning Certificate of Completion is now available to support educators interested in strengthening student engagement through active learning.
New Course Launch: Designing and Delivering Effective Online Courses Designing and Delivering Effective Online Courses is an asynchronous, online course that supports those who teach online or plan to teach online.
CAREolina Highlights Empathy and Care in Teaching and Learning CAREolina, on March 23-27, 2026, offers a week-long focus on empathy and care in teaching and learning, highlighting practices grounded in Pedagogies of Care.
Supporting Teaching Practice through the GenAI Showcase The Generative AI (GenAI) Showcase highlights instructional uses of generative AI at USC through applied, course-level examples shared by 12 fellows from the Provost's AI Teaching Fellowship.
Effective Teaching Course Continues to Support Teaching Practice Across USC The "Foster Student Learning through Effective Teaching" course continues to serve as a university-wide professional learning resource for those who teach and support teaching.
CTE Expands Outreach through Department Visits During Fall 2025, a new CTE outreach effort connected directly with academic departments across the university to share information about teaching and learning resources and support.
