spring programming for act has two sections.
section 1 is being held in person on tuesdays from 1/21 – 4/1 in baker 805 from 2:45 pm – 4:15 pm.
section 2 is being held in person on wednesdays from 1/22 – 4/2 in baker 805 from 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm.
the academy of college teaching (act) is co-sponsored by advanced and the graduate school. this new 10-week program is a redesign and continuation of the previous certificate in college teaching program and will integrate both theory and practical applications. this program aims to prepare participants for future careers in higher education teaching and is intended for vanderbilt graduate students and postdocs whose goals are to become more effective educators and who wish to gain a clearer, deeper, more active approach to teaching and learning in higher education. as such, this program is most useful for vanderbilt graduate students and postdocs in their last two years on campus at vanderbilt who intend to pursue positions in higher education institutions with a teaching component. the program focuses on the research on learning and best teaching practices and supports the university’s pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning.
eligibility
who should attend act?
- vanderbilt graduate students
- vanderbilt postdocs
if you have any questions or need further clarification, please reach out to the advanced team at advanced-teaching@vanderbilt.edu or 615-322-7290 for guidance. please complete the following registration form to indicate your interest and availability for the upcoming spring semester’s academy of college teaching course. registration priority will be given to participants who have already completed the cict seminar and students closer to graduation. for prior cict participants, this act course is equivalent to the cict practicum course. we will reach back out to let you know which section you have been enrolled in before the start of the semester.
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act faqs
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fill out our interest form to enroll in the spring semester act course today.
for any questions about registration, or if you experience problems, please contact the advanced team at advanced-teaching@vanderbilt.edu or 615-322-7290.
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for more information, contact advanced at advanced-teaching@vanderbilt.edu.
enrollment request form
designed to empower graduate students and postdocs, act integrates cutting-edge teaching theory with practical applications, equipping you to excel in higher education. join us and discover your potential as an educator with the academy of college teaching!*
*please note: completing this form does not guarantee a spot in this program for the spring.