2025-2026 CTL Fellows Presentations
April 23, Common Hour, Mather Hall – Rittenberg Lounge
The CTL Fellows program supports full-time faculty undertaking a project of innovation in their teaching. Join us for poster presentations on the results of their year-long teaching projects. |
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The Best Class I Ever Took: Lessons from Our Students
April 9, Common Hour, Hallden Hall – Dangremond Family Commons 104
Join us for a lively panel with the President’s Fellows: Alenka Doyle (Neuroscience), Lily Mellitz (Theater & Dance), Avery Sands (Environmental Science), Alexandra Torres (Political Science), and Alexa Zambarano (Biology). These graduating seniors will share insights on the best class they took during their time at Trinity. Hear firsthand what made these courses stand out—from engaging teaching and innovative assignments to moments that shaped their learning and growth. Faculty will gain valuable perspectives on what makes a truly memorable and impactful class experience. Moderated by President Lugo. |
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Teaching & Learning in the Shadows: Lessons in Courage of Afghan Women Living Under the Taliban
March 26, Common Hour, Hallden Hall – Dangremond Family Commons 104
Since retiring in 2023, Prof. Morrison has been teaching with Afghan Female Student Outreach (AFSO), a nonprofit that grew out of a grassroots effort in the spring of that year, bringing together Trinity faculty and partners beyond the college. AFSO’s mission is to provide continuing online educational opportunities for Afghan women, who are affected by the Taliban’s ban on education for women. Prof. Morrison will reflect on the challenges and rewards of working with these courageous, intelligent, and determined learners.
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Book Club: Radical Hope: A Teaching Manifesto
March 12, Common Hour, Hallden Hall – Dangremond Family Commons 104
Join us for lunch and a discussion of this inspiring manifesto about reclaiming the transformative power of college teaching. Published in 2020 during the height of pandemic uncertainty, Kevin M. Gannon’s Radical Hope offers a timely and hopeful perspective that resonates even more powerfully with today’s educational challenges. Gannon argues that teaching is inherently emancipatory work, presenting practical strategies for creating inclusive, transformative learning environments while reframing higher education’s current struggles as opportunities for critical engagement. Request a copy of the book by emailing [email protected] by Thursday, February 26.
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Panel: Teaching with Open Educational Resources
March 5, Common Hour, Hallden Hall – Dangremond Family Commons 104
Trinity faculty, Dang Do (Political Science), Rachel Keeffe (Biology), and Nicholas Marino (Allan K. Smith Center for Writing and Rhetoric) will share how they are making their courses more affordable and engaging with Open Educational Resources (OERs). Students will also discuss their experience with OER. From adopting or modifying an existing OER textbook, to creating an OER with student contributions, come hear about the innovative ways your colleagues are using OER and how you can start integrating OER into your own courses. Co-Sponsored with Libraries and Digital Learning.” Moderated by Jeremy Garritano. Co-sponsored by Library & Information Technology Services. |
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Celebrating Teaching Innovation at Trinity
February 5, Common Hour, Hallden Hall – Dangremond Family Commons 104
This inaugural panel features the winners of the new Teaching Innovation Award: Arianne Bazilio, Dang Do, Alisha Holland, Tim Landry and James Truman. Established in 2024, the Trinity College Faculty Excellence Awards recognize outstanding work in teaching, research, mentorship, leadership, and community engagement, with these three faculty members honored specifically for their curricular and pedagogical innovations that enhance student engagement and learning. During this panel discussion, award winners will reflect and share insights from their groundbreaking work.
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