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January 2022 Newsletter
Welcome to our January newsletter! As you brave the freezing breezes of the new year, we hope you find time to read and enjoy this month’s newsletter, which includes updates, and multiple ways of staying connected …
January 20, 2022Winter Retreat, Fri Feb 4, 2022 — Assessment and Belonging
Please join the UW-Madison Teaching Academy for its fully virtual Winter Retreat on Assessment and Belonging on Friday, February 4th from 9-11am CST (virtual doors open at 8:45am). Open to all. Register here. This event …
January 19, 2022December 2021 Newsletter
Welcome to our December newsletter! And so ends 2021… As you recenter and rejuvenate after this challenging semester, we hope you find time to read and enjoy this month’s newsletter, which includes updates, and multiple ways …
December 17, 2021New Program – Teaching at UW: Pre-Semester Course Preparation
The Teaching Academy is partnering with the Center for Teaching, Learning and Mentoring in the creation and delivery of a new introduction to teaching program, which will replace the Learning Environment and Pedagogics (LEaP) program …
December 17, 2021Members Only Roundtable – a virtual “cookie” exchange! — Dec 10, 2:30pm
Hello Teaching Academy members! Please join us next Friday, December 10 via ZOOM for our Fall 2021 Members Only Roundtable – a virtual “cookie” exchange! Bring some of your favorite tips, tricks and lessons learned from teaching during …
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Learn about the Teaching Academy
In 1993, the Faculty Senate established the Teaching Academy of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, gathering together those scholars who demonstrated excellence in teaching.
Become a Member
The UW-Madison Teaching Academy was created in 1993, gathering together scholars who demonstrated excellence in teaching. Join our nearly 400 strong membership and get involved in our many initiatives, events, and programs.
The Teaching Academy has three membership types: Fellow, Future Faculty Partner (FFP), and Affiliate
Distinguished Member Awards
The Teaching Academy offers two annual awards: the Distinguished Fellow Award and the Distinguished Future Faculty Partner Award.
Recipients are awarded based on demonstrated sustained excellence in teaching and learning on the UW-Madison campus and dedicated service to the Teaching Academy. Teaching Academy award recipients cannot be current Executive Committee members.
Executive Committee
The UW Teaching Academy Executive Committee is comprised of distinguished fellows and future faculty partners who actively work towards the betterment of teaching and learning at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Fellows and future faculty partners serve on the Executive Committee for a term of three years, with an option for renewal. This committee spearheads all major Teaching Academy events and activities throughout the course of the year, providing invaluable insight and experience to the Teaching & Learning community.
Events and Programs
In addition to regular Teaching & Learning professional development sessions, such as LEaP, U-CLaSS, and the twice-weekly Active Teaching Labs, the Academy holds and co-sponsors several major events each year.