CTL Materials for Faculty
Great teaching thrives on pedagogical support and practical expertise.
The Center for Teaching and Learning partners with Columbia faculty and instructors across every discipline to navigate classroom challenges and discover new pedagogical approaches.
Spring 2026 Solutions for Faculty
The CTL team has developed several unique offerings for faculty in Spring 2026. Join us for workshops on a wide range of pedagogical topics, including Active Learning, AI in Higher Education, Student Assessments, Course Design, Inclusivity, Mentoring, and more!
Register for an upcoming event or explore our evergreen pedagogical resources.
“[The CTL’s] workshop on inclusive teaching shared many strategies for building rapport with students, addressing all students in the classroom, and [reflecting on] my own beliefs and how they impact the classroom experience. The workshop on teaching large classrooms introduced me to a myriad of approaches to interactive and student-centered learning activities. The interactive nature of the workshops made them experiential learning events for me.”
Karen Desjardins
Associate Professor of Nursing at CUIMC, Director of the Master’s Direct Entry to Nursing Program
Contact the Team
Unable to join an upcoming event? Looking for a specialized resource?
Get in touch with the CTL team!
- General Consultation – In-person, phone, or Zoom sessions with CTL staff
- Instructional Technology Consultation – Customized support for CourseWorks (Canvas), media production, and digital pedagogies
- Teaching Observation – Individualized teaching feedback
- CTL To Go Workshop – On-site and personalized workshops designed for the unique needs of your department
Resources and Instructional Technologies
The CTL doesn’t just recommend teaching tools and resources – we develop custom teaching and learning materials with the Columbia community in mind!
“One of the most valuable parts of the experience was talking with the observer before the visit to articulate my goals – just having to describe the class, what I thought was working well and what I could improve, to someone else helped me to see things I had not noticed before, or had noticed but not articulated. [I received] lots of really manageable suggestions for how to make changes in line with my goals, some of which I was able to implement right away. We are all always growing and learning as teachers, but these little interventions helped me to grow more and faster, and reflect more actively on my teaching and how I want to grow.”
Amy Starecheski
Co-Director, Columbia Oral History MA Program
Learn Together
Learning happens in community. Connect with Columbia colleagues through our Communities of Practice, where faculty collaborate on AI in education, inclusive pedagogy, peer observation, health professions AI integration, and more. The CTL also hosts faculty institutes where participants can engage with teaching innovations firsthand.
Faculty Spotlights
Partnering with the CTL can make an impact in the classroom, the digital realm, and the entire world! Discover how other faculty are making a difference.
Funding Opportunities
The CTL supports Columbia faculty developing innovative and technology-rich pedagogy for their courses including the faculty recipients of the Provost’s funding opportunities. The CTL showcases the exemplary work of these faculty in our Faculty Spotlight series.
Office of the Provost Faculty Orientation
The CTL and Columbia’s Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement offer an online orientation for all new or junior faculty.
Enroll today in this self-paced online course orientation materials to get acquainted with the CTL, Columbia Research, the Office of Faculty Affairs and of Faculty Advancement, the University Libraries, the Office of Work/Life, Columbia University Information Technology, and the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action.
“It was important to me to have a sort of ‘refresher’ and receive some honest and articulate feedback from a knowledgeable source; the CTL offers just that. Having a member of the CTL observe me made me feel comfortable because I trust them as experts of pedagogical practices. […] This observation helped me to learn new strategies to ensure that I reach all of my students effectively.”
Kevin Visconti
Lecturer in Strategic Communication, School of Professional Studies