Reinert Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning (CTTL): Certificate in University Teaching Skills

CTTL is located on the 2nd floor of Pius Library and is open to all interested SLU faculty, staff, and students. It offers the University Teaching Skills Program.

The purpose of the University Teaching Skills Program is to promote the development of faculty and graduate students in their journey toward transformative teaching. The requirements of the certificates in this program provide participants with pedagogical information to enhance their teaching practice, to draft and develop a philosophy of teaching, and to document teaching competencies.

Reinert Center for Transformative Teaching & Learning
Saint Louis University | Pius Library, Room 221 | 3650 Lindell Blvd St. Louis, MO 63108

t: 314-977-3944 | f: 314-977-1695 

http://slu.edu/cttl | @Reinert_CTTL | cttl@slu.edu

• Certificate Schedule for 2023 Fall is available 

Upcoming Online Courses (1 credit each)

Course Design: Oct 2nd- Oct 13th  

Must have completed Teaching Philosophy course

Registration is required            

Upcoming Praxis Workshops (1 credit each)       

Lessons from Cognitive Science for the Classroom

Oct. 4th, 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., via Zoom

Meeting ID: 938 5108 5472, Password: 415956

Creating a Climate of Care and Academic Rigor 

Oct. 12th, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Des Peres Hall 213.

Registration is requested

Other Upcoming Events

Teaching Essentials (0.5 credit each)

Keeping Stress from Evolving into Distress: Managing Student Stress through

Course Design

Sep 26th, 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m., Via Zoom

Meeting ID: 938 5108 5472, Password: 415956

Effective Time Management In Teaching 

Nov 7th, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., Via  Zoom

Meeting ID: 938 5108 5472, Password: 415956

Registration is required

For additional offerings, check our events page   

UMSL Center for Teaching and Learning

Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference (FTTC): SLU Institutional Partners: 

• The Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference offers an ensemble of keynote addresses, faculty innovations during concurrent sessions, technology workshops, and vendor exhibits. The conference program has evolved over the years to reflect emerging trends in technology applications in higher education and developing shared expertise in online teaching experiences and strategies. Click here for more information.

• Upcoming UMSL Conference is open for registration. Principles and Foundations participants can get up to two (2) elective credits for attending.

2023 Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference (up to 2 credits)

• September 29th and October 6th

• This is a two-day event: September 29th will feature virtual sessions and a keynote from Bridget Arend on intentional, meaningful teaching. October 6th will include in-person sessions at the UMSL campus, featuring discussions and workshops on various teaching and technology topics, such as generative AI, contemplative pedagogy, and gamification as well as an award-winning teaching panel.

• Principles and Foundations Certificate participants are eligible to earn up to two (2) elective Effective Teaching Credits for attending either day of the conference.

• Registration is required. Attendance will be verified by UMSL staff by either virtual attendance or in-person check-in.