Teaching

 

Training undergraduate and graduate students to think critically, rigorously debate ideas, and be guided by evidence are the hallmarks of a University of Chicago education. Our faculty, other academic appointees, and other instructors are critical partners in transmitting our academic values to students at every level and delivering a transformative education.

 

In Autumn 2020, the Office of the Provost, working in consultation with the Committee of the Council of the Faculty and Student Government, conducted online surveys of faculty, other academic appointees, and students to assess experiences related to in-person and remote instruction and to help guide the University’s planning and response to the pandemic.

 

The Teaching remotely website is a resource hub with information on setting up and building remote and hybrid courses.

 

The University provides resources to students with disabilities to ensure they can fully participate in campus life.

 

The Chicago Center for Teaching and Learning supports the University’s diverse community of instructors in developing teaching practices to enhance student learning across campus.

 

Reasonable accommodation is available for faculty and other academic appointees with disabilities.

 

Developed by the Chicago Center for Teaching and Learning in partnership with the Office of the Provost, this website serves as a resource for academics who are committed to inclusive teaching. 

 

Instructors are required to provide accommodations for students who must miss class, assignments, or exams in observance of religious holidays.

 

To help ensure compliance with new federal guidelines overseen by the Higher Learning Commission, the University has developed a checklist for existing and new non-degree programs. The checklist is designed to facilitate program development and design, provide common definitions and nomenclature, help University units achieve desired learning outcomes, and obtain information the University needs to satisfy new accreditation requirements. For a copy of the checklist or more information, please contact Ingrid Gould or Beth Niestat.