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Congratulations to the Spring 2026 Certificate Recipients

The Reinert Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning proudly celebrates recipients of the Foundations of University Teaching Skills certificate, the Principles of University Teaching Skills certificate, and the Online University Teaching Skills certificate. Those who earned this year's Foundations Certificate are May Alghamadi, Timothy Howell, Rowan Hollinger, Elizabeth (Lizzie) Ward, Dillon Knackstedt, Kajal, Jenifer Schilpzand,… Continue reading Congratulations to the Spring 2026 Certificate Recipients

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Wrapping It Up: Reflections on the Year in Distance Learning

by Beth Petitjean, Digital Learning Specialist, Reinert Center The element of Ignatian Pedagogy that I appreciate the most is reflection. Anyone can reflect on anything, and the act of reflecting can be useful in many aspects of teaching practice and work as a higher education professional. It’s baked into our annual self-evaluations and performance reviews.… Continue reading Wrapping It Up: Reflections on the Year in Distance Learning

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The Janus of 21st Century Teaching and Learning

Book Review of Tricia Bertram Gallant and David A. Rettinger, The Opposite of Cheating: Teaching for Integrity in the Age of AI, volume 4 in the Teaching, Engaging, and Thriving in Higher Ed Series by Beth Petitjean, Digital Learning Specialist, Reinert Center Happy January, dear readers. This time of year is always a bit unsettling.… Continue reading The Janus of 21st Century Teaching and Learning

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2023 James H. Korn Award Winner

The Reinert Center is proud to announce this year’s recipient of the James H. Korn Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award, Dr. Dannielle Joy Davis from the School of Education.  The research conducted by Dr. Davis included research examining the experiences of marginalized groups in educational settings and the role of policy and practice in… Continue reading 2023 James H. Korn Award Winner

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Congratulations to the Spring 2020 Certificate Recipients

The Reinert Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning celebrates 11 Certificate in University Teaching Skills recipients and two Foundations Certificate in University Teaching Skills recipients. This semester's Certificate in University Teaching Skills recipients are Jacob Adney, Seddiqah Alijishi, Isaac Arten, Katie Holzer, Melissa Hopfinger, Cristina McGroarty, Alyssay Otten, Falak Saffaf, Thembekile Shato, Chelsea Sondergard, and… Continue reading Congratulations to the Spring 2020 Certificate Recipients

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Congratulations to the Fall Certificate Recipients

The Reinert Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning honored six Certificate in University Teaching Skills recipients and one Foundations Certificate in University Teaching Skills recipient at our fall ceremony on Friday, December 6, 2019 in the Pius Library Level II Gallery. Associate professor in Aviation Science, Stephen Belt, began the ceremony by sharing a reflection… Continue reading Congratulations to the Fall Certificate Recipients

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Culturally Responsive Teaching Academy Begins Fifth Year

This June, the Reinert Center welcomed its fifth cohort of faculty and graduate students in the Culturally Responsive Teaching Academy with the summer institute of the same name. The Culturally Responsive Teaching Institute is a four-day, intensive workshop that includes a combination of informational presentations, interactive workshops and discussions, and individual work time. The summer… Continue reading Culturally Responsive Teaching Academy Begins Fifth Year

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Congratulations to the Fall 2018 Certificate Recipients

The Reinert Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning honored five Certificate in University Teaching Skills recipients and two Foundations Certificate in University Teaching Skills recipients at our spring ceremony on Friday, December 7, 2018 in the Pius Library Level II Gallery. Associate dean in the Chaifetz School of Business, Debra Barbeau, began the ceremony by sharing… Continue reading Congratulations to the Fall 2018 Certificate Recipients

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Congratulations Spring 2018 Certificate Recipients

The Reinert Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning honored 13 Certificate in University Teaching Skills recipients and 10 Foundations Certificate in University Teaching Skills recipients at our spring ceremony on Friday, May 4 in Boileau Hall. Associate professor in the Department of Biology, Dr. Elena Bray Speth, began the ceremony by sharing a reflection on teaching with… Continue reading Congratulations Spring 2018 Certificate Recipients

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7th Annual Learning Studio Symposium

On Friday April 20, Innovative Teaching Fellows presented at the Paul C. Reinert, S.J. Center for Transformative Teaching & Learning’s 7th annual Learning Studio Symposium.  Past and current Innovative Teaching Fellows shared their experiences with course redesign and with teaching in the Learning Studio – Saint Louis University’s award-winning, state-of-the-art teaching space designed by a… Continue reading 7th Annual Learning Studio Symposium