Jan 7
CTRE Spring 2026 Faculty Institute Day
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (CST)
Building a Trauma-Informed Academic Community Join the Center for Teaching and Research Excellenc...
Center for Teaching and Research Excellence at Chicago State University
Join the CTRE’s expert facilitators for our workshop series. These 60-minute, interactive workshops bring instructors together to hone their craft and practice strategies for inclusive teaching, teaching with technology, and more. Each session has two goals in mind: improving student outcomes and making teaching more fun, manageable, and rewarding for instructors.
Upcoming Events
Jan 8
Brightspace Student Workshop
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (CST)
Learn the basics of Brightspace and how to succeed in your courses! Meet us on Zoom!
Jan 8
CTRE New Faculty Orientation
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (CST)
New Faculty Orientation provides an overview of Chicago State University’s academic culture, teac...
Jan 15
Mastering Brightspace Discussions: Engage, Share, and Collaborate
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (CST)
Get comfortable using Brightspace Discussions to connect with your classmates and instructors! Yo...
Jan 20
Mastering Brightspace: How To Submit Assignments Like a Pro
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (CST)
Join us for a quick, hands-on session on how to confidently submit your assignments in Brightspac...
Jan 22
Brightspace Intelligent Agents
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (CST)
Learn how to automate communication and boost student engagement with Brightspace Intelligent Age...
Jan 29
Mastering Brightspace Quizzes: Confidently Take Your Tests Online
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (CST)
Prepare for success with Brightspace Quizzes! This session covers how to access your quizzes, und...
Feb 19
FRACA Series: February Event
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (CST)
Come and explore the innovative research and creative projects led by our talented faculty. This ...
Mar 26
FRACA Series: March Event
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (CDT)
Come and explore the innovative research and creative projects led by our talented faculty. This ...