Summer Institute for Teaching and Learning

Save the Date: May 14-16, 2025

The Center for Teaching and Learning’s third annual Summer Institute will take place May 14-16, 2025. The theme of this year’s conference is “Creativity and Innovation” in teaching and learning. Faculty can look forward to engaging workshops, panels, guest speakers and presentations across four main tracks:

• Teaching and Supporting Students with Technology
• Creating Engaging Learning Experiences
• Advancing Faculty Success
• Exploring AI In Practice

This year’s Summer Institute is hosted by the Center for Teaching and Learning, sponsored by RIT Research, and offered in partnership with the AI Hub.

DAY 1: Wednesday, May 14, 2024

DAY 2: Thursday, May 15, 2024

DAY 3: Friday, May 16, 2024

Registration will open in April 2025. An online registration form will be available on this page, and communicated to faculty through email. 

This event is free and open to the entire RIT community. Whether you are a seasoned educator or new to the field, we encourage you to participate and contribute to this vibrant exchange of ideas.

Thank you for your interest in presenting at the 2025 Summer Institute + AI Symposium! The Call for Proposals is now closed.

Proposals are reviewed by members of the Center for Teaching and Learning, composed of staff and faculty. Notifications of acceptance will be sent by Friday, March 21, 2025. Please email ctl@rit.edu if you have any questions.

Session Presenters

Presentations, workshops, panel discussions and roundtable discussions will take place throughout the Summer Institute + AI Symposium. All sessions are 50-minutes, and should include time for discussion/reflection.

Wednesday, May 14 and Thursday, May 15 will include sessions within the following tracks: 

• Teaching with Technology: Exploring the effective use of technology to enhance teaching and learning. 
• Engaging Learning Experiences: Strategies for designing meaningful and interactive learning environments. 
• Advancing Faculty Success: Supporting faculty in their professional growth and teaching effectiveness.

Friday, May 16 will consist of:

• AI in Practice session tracks in the morning half of the day, followed by
• Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) session tracks in the early afternoon portion of the day.

Please note:

• All sessions are 50-minutes, and should include time for discussion/reflection.
• Presenters are asked to also register for the conference, if you are plan to attend other sessions.
• If your session requires handouts or other printed materials, please plan to bring these items with you. We will not be able to make copies.
• Please provide your presentation and any handouts in advance so we may make these materials available to attendees and interpreters in advance of the event.
• If you would like to discuss your session in advance of submitting your proposal, please email ctl@rit.edu.

PLIG Poster Showcase

The 2025 PLIG Poster Showcase on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, will feature faculty recipients of the 2024 Provost’s Learning Innovation Grant (PLIG) as they present their funded projects through poster presentations. This session highlights innovative approaches to teaching and learning, offering a platform for faculty to share their insights, strategies, and early outcomes with the campus community. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore creative projects designed to enhance student learning and engagement while connecting with colleagues who are advancing pedagogical innovation. Time and location will be announced shortly.

Guidelines:

• Poster size is a maximum of 48” wide x 48” high; standard poster size is 36” wide x 48” high. You may choose a vertical or horizontal format.
• Bring your poster rolled up; posters should not be foam core mounted, unless otherwise stated. 
• Posters are to be hung between an hour prior to the Showcase on Wednesday, May 14, 2025; your poster must remain hanging until the end of the session. 
• Posters will be hung on the wall with magnets which will be provided. 
• Poster presenters are responsible for the design and printing of posters.
• Poster presenters must be on hand with their poster during the session. 
• If your poster is wider than 4’, the edges will need to curl behind so as not to encroach on the posters next to yours.

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Theme: Teaching the 21st Century Student

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