Programs & Services
Deepen your practice.
Our programs and services are designed for Northwestern instructors across all schools who teach or support undergraduate and graduate courses, including tenure and teaching line, full and part-time, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, early-, mid-, or later career. All members of the Northwestern community, including staff and administrators, who are interested in engaging with topics in learning and teaching are welcome to participate in any of our offerings.
Services
We provide individualized thought partnership on teaching to instructors and departments through one-on-one consultations, classroom observations and structured student feedback, and department-specific services.Grad and Postdoc Brochure
Explore our digital brochure outlining the educational activities and resources we offer to graduate students and postdocs—a one-stop-shop for grad students, postdocs, and their advisers to envision how educational development compliments degree programs and responsibilities.
Upcoming Application Dates
Applications for many of our popular programs are now open for the 2025–26 academic year. Please find a list of programs and due dates below to assist your planning.
Program |
Application Due Date & Link |
| Course Design Institute | Applications are open until maximum participation is reached. |
| Formative Feedback Partners | June 15, 2025 |
| Graduate Teaching Fellows | June 15, 2025 |
| Kickoff Session Leaders | June 15, 2025 |
| Reflective & Effective Teaching | June 15, 2025 |
| Reflective Teaching Guides | June 15, 2025 |
| Searle Fellows | June 15, 2025 |