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September 2021 Newsletter
Welcome to our September newsletter! As you step up to face the many challenges and opportunities of another pandemic semester, we hope you find time to read and enjoy this month’s newsletter, which includes updates, and …
September 16, 2021Executive Committee News
This week (09.14.2021), the Teaching Academy Executive Committee met and discussed: Drafting a proposal to more broadly share out evidence-based teaching practices couched in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). Welcoming a new Future …
September 14, 2021October 1st 2021 Fall Retreat on Ableism, Disability, and Inclusive Practices
Open to all! Register now. Fall in Madison is absolutely beautiful, and the Teaching Academy celebrates this time of year in Wisconsin with a Retreat to gather for a morning of conversations on a relevant theme …
September 13, 2021MAY 2021 Newsletter
Welcome to our May newsletter! As you rest and refocus after a challenging year, we hope you find time to read and enjoy this month’s newsletter, which includes updates, and multiple ways of staying connected with the Teaching Academy. This …
May 14, 2021Members Only Roundtable – May 2021
Silver Linings of Teaching During the Pandemic Friday, May 14, 2021, noon, on Zoom Panelists: Ailea Merriam-Pigg (she, they) Angela Kita Margene Anderson Heather Willis-Allen Lindy Stoll David Dwyer Organized by: Morton Ann Gernsbacher, Claire Barrett, …
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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.