Staying Connected as a Community of Learners
Rising to the challenges of our time requires continued commitment and intentional efforts to building inclusive and equitable learning environments. Here are several opportunities to engage both locally and nationally, as well as some thoughtful articles you might find interesting.
Race and Crisis at a Crossroads
Register now for this free virtual summit to hear from researchers and campus leaders about how lessons learned from the 2015-16 racial crisis at the University of Missouri can help higher education institutions navigate the evolving landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The interactive learning experience is hosted by ACE and American University, June 22, 1-3:30 pm


In this searing moment for our country, colleges should recommit to equity, Isis Artze-Vega writes, by acknowledging their own flaws and embracing inclusive teaching practices. [insidehighered.com]

The Nelson Poynter Memorial Library has compiled local resources available to support a discourse on antiracism. Some are ebooks, others can be accessible through the library.
Additional Resources
Better Student Engagement During COVID19
Join a conversation with tips, big and small, that you can use to draw out students and ways to support struggling ones. This interactive session aims to reinforce the idea that good teaching is good teaching, no matter the medium, no matter the time. Hosted by The Chronicle

5 Steps to Stay Focused When Teaching Online
Bring the principles of High Intensity Interval Training into your online classroom.
CITL on Teams This Summer
This summer join CITL on Microsoft Teams from 4-5 pm on Mondays. Ask questions, share successes and challenges, and connect with your colleagues. Bring your own coffee and stay in touch.