…Community, connection, dedicated time, great learning, and a fantastic way to build professional networks…
These are some of the ways past faculty participants have described their experiences as part of this unique cohort-based learning opportunity.
What is it?
CTE’s Certificate in University Teaching and Learning (CUTL for short) is designed to help faculty refine instructional skills, expand scholarly knowledge, and grow as effective and inclusive instructors.
The CUTL Cohort is a pathway to complete the certificate within one academic year in a cohort-based format.
As a member of the CUTL Cohort you will receive one section of release time to take part in the certificate programming.* The complete program consists of six facilitated workshops (core and electives). At the end of the program, cohort members will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Who is it for?
The CUTL Cohort program is intended for early- and mid-career faculty, or for those looking to continually grow their teaching knowledge, skills, and perspectives, in a collaborative peer learning environment.
See how well the program aligns with your current professional goals by reviewing its introduction, learning outcomes, and individual workshop overviews.
All faculty (i.e., NREG, RLT, RPT, and RFT) are eligible to self-nominate. Please note that section release is not available for overload.
When is it?
The CUTL Cohort runs from September to May and consists of 152 hours of work spread across the year, primarily planned as contact-time. This contact-time is scheduled mainly on Tuesdays, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm (Fall 2026 & Spring 2027).**
What is expected?
All cohort members will be expected to:
- Fully engage in scheduled cohort workshops and activities (contact-time: scheduled either in-person or virtually). In addition, participants will need to complete readings, discussion boards, and other activities and deliverables.
- Complete all program workshops within the academic year in which the section release is awarded.
- Avoid accepting teaching sections during the main CUTL Cohort contact-time (Tuesdays). In most departments, this usually involves contacting their coordinator asking them to complete the Exceptional Circumstances form for the fall and spring (Sept-May) semesters.
- Give back to the CapU community by sharing their learning and experiences at the CapU Teaching and Learning Symposium (scheduled for the end of April).
How are applications reviewed and adjudicated?
Applications will be reviewed by a committee consisting of 1 CFA executive, 1-2 past CUTL Cohort participants, 1-2 CTE Educational Developers and the director, teaching and learning. The adjudication of proposals will be based on the following criteria:
- Availability and commitment
- Motivation and impact on personal learning journey as a scholarly teacher
- Impact on teaching and student learning at CapU
- Value offered and gained through collaboration and relational learning
In addition to the above-mentioned criteria, the committee will attempt to create a cohort consisting of a blend of experiences, appointment types, and disciplines.
*If a CUTL Cohort member has previously completed workshop(s) in the program, they are required to take additional electives to fulfill their CUTL section release commitment.
**CUTL activities and workshops are scheduled around the CFA meeting blocks.
How do I nominate myself?
Complete this application form by February 27th (end of day).
Notifications are sent to successful nominees by March 31st, with all others notified shortly thereafter.
Who can I contact if I have questions?
Contact Yi Cui by email or book a 1:1 consultation.
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