CTRL Training Overview

In an effort to enrich faculty members' teaching and research skills, the Center for Teaching, Research, and Learning offers FREE workshops to AU faculty and staff. Learn about various opportunities below.

One-on-One Training

CTRL's staff offers personalized and private tutorials or consultations for AU faculty professional development.

• Online Learning,
  Contact Pavlo (Paul) Prokop, prokop@american.edu, x3693
  

• Pedagogical Consultation,
  Contact Prof. John Doolittle, doolittle@american.edu, x2065
  

• Software Tutorial,
  Contact Anna Olsson, aolsson@american.edu, x6077
  

• Research Consultation,
  Contact Prof. Assen Assenov, assenov@american.edu, x3862
  

Workshops and Series

Learn throughout the academic year at occasional workshops or major conferences coordinated by CTRL. Follow the links for specific themes, dates and to RSVP.

• Ann Ferren Conference
  This one-day annual conference, focused on teaching, research and learning, features panel presentations, round-table discussions and hands-on workshops led by AU faculty.
  
• Technology in the Classroom
  This series of short workshops on using new technology tools in the classroom is offered throughout each semester.
  
• Teaching & Technology
  Offered in August each year, this two-day workshop prepares faculty members to use various campus technology including Blackboard and Wimba.
  
• Faculty Orientations
  An orientation is organized for new tenure-track faculty each August while adjunct faculty orientations are held prior to each semester.
  
• Greenberg Seminars for PhD and MFA students
  The program provide a hands-on, practical introduction to professional development and classroom techniques.
  
• AU Entré Workshops for first- and second-year faculty
  These include orientation programs for first-year faculty before classes begin, special AU Entré programming for first and second year tenure-line faculty and invitations to other events run by CTRL.