Teaching-Line Faculty Appreciation
We launch events and curate resources that fortify teaching-line faculty’s shared purpose as educators and sense of belonging at Northwestern, heighten the visibility of their pedagogical expertise, and foster an open dialogue attuned to evolving needs around feeling seen and supported.
Teaching-Line Faculty Mini-Retreats
Join colleagues from across Northwestern at Teaching-Line Faculty Mini-Retreats, a new quarterly gathering created in response to what teaching-line faculty told us they value most: community, meaningful conversations, and opportunities to learn from colleagues and subject matter experts on topics that directly impact their work. This mini-retreat was intentionally designed with teaching-line faculty feedback and experiences at the center.
Spring 2026—Tuesday, May 26 | 11 am to 1 pm | Deering Library
Selected by participants of the winter mini-retreat, our spring topic is strengths-based learning. This two-hour mini-retreat offers two interactive 45-minute sessions where you will hear from Searle Center Distinguished Fellows and Northwestern instructors on the practices they use in their courses to harness students’ strengths for deep learning. Between sessions, continue the conversation and share your own on-the-ground expertise with colleagues over a seasonal lunch. Learn more and register!
Winter 2026
Our first topic is grading, one of the most complex aspects of teaching. This two-hour mini-retreat offers two interactive 45-minute sessions: Searle Center Distinguished Fellows—recipients of the University Teaching Awards—will share practices they use in their courses, and members of Northwestern's Community for Ongoing Reflection in Education (CORE) will discuss how they have implemented alternative assessment across a range of disciplines. Between sessions, continue the conversation and share your own on-the-ground grading expertise with colleagues over a seasonal lunch.