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- - Focus Areas Overview
  - Pedagogy Deepen reflective, evidence-informed, and innovative pedagogical practices.
  - Course Design & Delivery Create student-centered courses through systematic, evidence-based design and delivery methods.
  - Assessment & Curricular Change Assess student learning to drive curricular change and improve student learning outcomes.
  - Community & Vitality Create welcoming spaces for instructors to build community and vitality.
  - Scholarship of Teaching & Learning Conduct research on teaching to deepen understanding of student learning.
Initiatives
- - Initiatives Overview
  - Distinguished Fellows Recipients of the University Teaching Awards.
  - Generative AI Enhancing learning and teaching with responsible use of GAI tools.
  - New Faculty Transitions Meaningful transitions and ongoing outreach for career-spanning engagement.
  - STEM Education Transformation Transformative pedagogical innovations in STEM.
  - Teaching-Line Faculty Appreciation Heightening the visibility of teaching-line faculty’s pedagogical expertise.
  - University Practicum Flexible online series on timely learning and teaching topics.
Programs & Services
- - Programs & Services Overview
  - Programs Engage with fellow educators to develop skills and explore topic-based approaches to teaching.
  - Services Request tailored support for your individual and departmental teaching needs.
  - Graduate Student and Postdoc Opportunities Explore pedagogical and professional development opportunities for graduate students and postdocs.
Guides & Resources
- - Guides & Resources Overview
  - Northwestern Principles of Inclusive Teaching Learn more about Northwestern University’s commitment to inclusive teaching and recommended approaches.
  - Learning & Teaching Guides Explore our library of learning and teaching guides and tools to support instructors at all stages of their career.
  - Assessment Gallery Delve into examples of assessment initiatives created by members of the Northwestern University community.
  - Our Library Browse the online catalog for the Robert J. Menges Memorial Library located at the Searle Center.
  - What We're Reading Stay at the forefront of higher education with major takeaways and innovative strategies gleaned from recent publications.
  - Video Resources Watch national experts discuss contemporary topics in learning and teaching.
News & Events
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  - Newsletters Keep up with the latest in learning and teaching.
  - News See the Searle Center's impact.
  - Past Events
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  - Mission & Values Learn about our core principles and vision for the future.
  - Our People Meet Searle staff, fellows, and partners.
  - Our Research Discover publications from our educational developers and fellows.
  - Our Space Reserve the Searle Center for campus events.
  - Campus Partners Connect with our collaborators.
  - Open Positions Work with us.

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