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This Week for Grad Students: Fall 2025 Teaching Orientation
CTL offers graduate student instructors orientation resources and sessions to learn about practical, evidence-based strategies that they can implement on the first day of class.
▶️ Want more engaged students this Fall? Start here.
Practical strategies to foster student focus, connection, and collaboration.
Prepare for Fall with the CTL! Support for Teaching, Mentoring, and Innovation
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This Week for Grad Students: Make a plan this summer to complete the TDP! 🧭
If you are enrolled in the Teaching Development Program (TDP), summer is a great time to plan your path for completing a track.
🍂 Get ready for Fall teaching: Register now for August workshops
The CTL is here to help you get your courses ready!
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Explore instructional technologies to reenergize your teaching
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In the Spotlight
CTL staff support instructors at Columbia as they transform their classrooms and create engaging learning experiences. In these stories and conversations, instructors reflect back on their experiences.