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Teaching-Line Faculty Mini-Retreats

Quarterly Mini-Retreats for teaching-line faculty to share innovative teaching practices, build community, and discuss timely topics.

The next Mini-Retreat will take place from 11 am to 1 pm Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Register now.

Overview

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 experts on topics that directly impact their work. This mini-retreat was intentionally designed with teaching-line faculty feedback and experiences at the center.

Inaugural Gathering: March 10, 2026 | 11:00 am –1:00 pm | Ver Steeg Faculty Lounge

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.

Eligibility

All teaching-line, clinical, and NTE track faculty.

Time Commitment

Participants are welcome to attend any or all portions of the two-hour retreat. 

  • 11:00–11:45 AM—Session 1: Grading Practices with Distinguished Fellows 
  • 11:45 AM–12:15 PM—Lunch & informal discussion 
  • 12:15–1:00 PM—Session 2: Alternative Assessment with members of Northwestern's Community for Ongoing Reflection in Education (CORE)

Registration

Please register by end of day, March 2, 2026.

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Contact Us

Laura Ferdinand, Assistant Director of Content and Communications
laura.ferdinand@northwestern.edu