As finals week approaches, please note these key changes:

• Walk-In Testing (December 9 – 14): No appointments at Carver 0060, Carver 0250, Gilman 2552, and Gilman 2772.

• Limited Appointments at Durham 139: Alongside walk-ins, book specific times via the usual appointment process.

• New Location: Gilman 2272 open Monday – Thursday.

• Extended Hours: Starting December 9 at all centers.

• Expect Delays: Peak times may have waiting periods. Mornings and evenings (Monday - Wednesday) and Gilman/Durham centers are generally less crowded.

• Weekend Testing: If available for your exam, start winter break early!

The Miller Faculty Fellowship Program serves as a testament to the university's commitment to academic excellence. It provides recipients opportunities to enhance their scholarly work in university undergraduate academic programs. It also allows recipients to develop innovative approaches to enhance student learning. These projects span various disciplines and educational approaches, making the program a true catalyst for growth and progress.

New this year is the opportunity for applicants to provide proposals specifically focused on generative AI in the classroom. If you would like

your proposal to be considered as part of this focus, please indicate this

in your proposal form.

For more details on the Miller Faculty Fellowship Program:

• Consider using the Miller Proposal Guide to help you through the process.
• New for 2024-25, the maximum request for funding has doubled from $25,000 to $50,000. There are also opportunities to receive summer stipend funding.
• Follow the application directions, and submit your Miller Faculty Fellowship Program Proposal Form by Monday, December 11, 2023.

If you have any questions, please email us at celt-miller@iastate.edu.

We are hosting university-wide online synchronous offerings of the ISU Annual Student-Centered Learning Workshop (AY23-24) for faculty unable to attend their departmental one. To register, pick the date that works best for you and fill out the Zoom form that matches it:

• December 8, 2023, 1:30 – 2:30 P.M.
• January 11, 2024, 11 A.M. – P.M.
• January 24, 2024, 3 – 4 P.M.
• January 29, 2024, 2 – 3 P.M.

We will present at the ISU Health and Wellbeing Symposium on February 2nd during an afternoon concurrent session.

New for 2024

CELT Excellence in the Scholarship

of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Award

Open to all Iowa State faculty members (both term and tenure-track) or P&S employees with teaching appointments who meet the following requirements:

• Attended one CELT-sponsored workshop/program in the last two years.
• Iowa State employees at the time of the CELT Celebration (April 2024).
• Nominations from colleagues, department chairs/supervisors, and self-nominations are welcome and encouraged.

Successful awardees will receive a $1,500 one-time stipend and be recognized at the CELT Celebration on April 4, 2024. Submit your nomination by January 19, 2024.

Important Information

CONTACT US HERE



• celt-help@iastate.edu for submitting a ticket for assistance
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• celt@iastate.edu for general inquiries
• testcenterhelp@iastate.edu for testing center inquiries

24/7 Canvas Support

As always, Canvas support is available 24/7 for assistance while our offices are closed. Follow the "? Help" icon in your left navigation bar in Canvas for all the support options available.

Prefer a print version? Click below to view our Teaching Tip as a PDF.

CELT Teaching Tip for December 7, 2023.

Stay connected by visiting our CELT website.