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Basic Course Design
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Get Started in Canvas
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Classroom Guide
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Designing for
Online Learning
Shani Ross, Assoc Chair/Asst Professor, Bioengineering, Volgenau School of Engineering College of Engineering and Computing
Current Syllabus Guidance
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Student and Classroom Engagement

Upcoming Events

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Stearns Signature Initiatives

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Teaching Excellence Awards
Keystone Concepts in Teaching Podcast
Innovations in Teaching and Learning Conference
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Funding
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Thank-a-Teacher
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Credentials

Stearns Spotlight

  • Spring and Summer 2026 CTL Funds Recipients
    Spring and Summer 2026 CTL Funds Recipients

    The Stearns Center is pleased to announce recipients of our Spring and Summer Curriculum and Teaching Leadership (CTL) Funds! Spring-Summer 2026 Scholarship of Teaching and […]

  • Fall 2025 Recipients of Stearns Center Credentials
    Fall 2025 Recipients of Stearns Center Credentials

    We are happy to announce all Fall 2025 recipients of two of our Stearns Center credential programs: Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Mason Core Instructor […]

  • Welcome to the NEW Stearns Center Spotlight!
    Welcome to the NEW Stearns Center Spotlight!

    We are thrilled to launch our NEW Stearns Center Spotlight! The Stearns Spotlight is where we will post celebratory announcements as an additional opportunity, beyond […]

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