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Syllabus Templates

Explore our updated syllabus templates – designed to align with best practices and university policies – to support clear, inclusive, and effective course planning.
Thank-A-Teacher Program

The Thank-A-Teacher Program provides a way for students to recognize instructors and teaching assistants who make a difference in their educational journey.
Oktoberbest: A Symposium on Teaching

The Oktoberbest symposium celebrates teaching success at USC and actively engages attendees in professional development sessions that enhance innovative teaching practices.
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We can provide guidance and support through one-on-one consultations, group trainings, and departmental professional development sessions.
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Virtually or in-person, our professional development sessions empower educators to innovate and inspire through engaging experiences.
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Our programs enhance teaching effectiveness through certificates of completion, grants, communities of practice, and other teaching development initiatives.
Special Events

We collaborate with partners to host events that highlight teaching innovations and foster professional development, including New Faculty Orientation, and Teaching Symposiums.
Teaching Resources

Our Teaching Resources provide comprehensive tools for effective course design, delivery, and assessment.
Blackboard Learn

Blackboard Learn is USC's Learning Management System (LMS) that allows instructors and students to engage online.

Center for Teaching Excellence News

Announcing the 2025 Garnet Apple Award for Teaching Innovation Winners

Congratulations to the 2025 Garnet Apple Award for Teaching Innovation winners! These exceptional educators have been honored for their dedication to enhancing student learning through innovative teaching practices.

What You Need to Know About the ADA Final Rule for Digital Accessibility

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has introduced the ADA Final Rule for Digital Accessibility. These new guidelines set important standards for creating inclusive digital content under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Introducing the EXCITE Initiative

The CTE's new EXCITE Initiative offers a unique blend of resources and events focused on integrating emerging technologies into student-centered pedagogy.

Explore Our Comprehensive Spring 2025 Professional Development Opportunities

The CTE provides a variety of programs designed to enhance pedagogy, promote inclusion, and support student success.

Enhancing Online Learning Through Winter Session Collaboration

Winter Session, led by the Graduation and Retention Network (GARNET), offers students an opportunity to accelerate their academic progress during the winter break.

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