Archives: TLS News

Friday, May 26, 2023

David Hornsby Appointed Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President (Academic)

Carleton University President Benoit-Antoine Bacon and Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Jerry Tomberlin have announced David Hornsby’s appointment as Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President (Academic) for a five-year term effective July 1,... More

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

2022-23 Outstanding TA Award Winners

Teaching and Learning Services is pleased to announce the five outstanding teaching assistants (TAs) and three honourable mentions for the 2022-23 Outstanding TA Awards.  The awards celebrate the support TAs give to the undergraduate and graduate programs in their disciplines, their roles in establishing a positive learning environment, and... More

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Exploring Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning: Special Presentations by Fulbright Canada Distinguished Chairs

As part of Teaching and Learning Services’ 30th Anniversary celebrations, TLS will host two special presentations by the Fulbright Canada Distinguished Chairs in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). On March 30, professor Susan Hrach presents, No More Brains on Sticks: A Case for Embodied Learning. The presentation looks at the... More

Friday, March 3, 2023

Call for Award Applications

Are you an innovative educator dedicated to teaching excellence? Or do you know an outstanding educator who deserves recognition? Teaching and Learning Services is currently accepting applications and nominations for several internal awards.  If you have any questions about these awards or the application process, please contact us... More

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Eight Experiential Learning Projects Awarded Funding Through CUELF

Eight projects have been awarded funding through the second round of the 2022-23 Carleton University Experiential Learning Fund (CUELF) to create new and enhance existing experiential learning opportunities for Carleton students. The projects will provide Carleton students with real-world experiences and include using print-based artifacts to... More

Monday, February 6, 2023

Carleton University Teaching Awards Call for Applications

Are you interested in pursuing a 2023 Carleton University Teaching Award? Or do you know an outstanding educator who deserves recognition? Teaching and Learning Services is currently accepting applications for four awards: Provost’s Fellowship in Teaching Award: recognizes faculty and contract instructors dedicated to sustained excellence in... More

Monday, May 30, 2022

Winter 2022 By the Numbers

Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) has continued to make incredible progress on initiatives that ensure Carleton remains at the cutting edge in Canadian higher education. Within Ottawa, across Canada, and around the world, Carleton is continuing to share knowledge and shape the future. As we progress further into the summer term, let’s take... More

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Enable Authentication to Secure Your Zoom Meetings

Zoom hosts have the option to enable authentication to ensure that only users who have securely signed into their Carleton account can join their meeting. Authentication helps ensure your Zoom meetings are secure and prevents incidents of Zoombombing or other unwanted interruptions.   As of Aug. 29, authentication will be enabled by default for... More

Monday, May 16, 2022

Reminder to Apply for the Carleton University Chair in Teaching Innovation 

There is still time to apply for the 2022 Carleton University Chair in Teaching Innovation! Awarded annually to an educator who demonstrates teaching excellence and innovation across their academic career, each chair appointment is for a three-year period. The successful candidate will receive a $45,000 grant (allocated in three annual... More

Monday, May 9, 2022

Register for the Spring Course Design Fundamentals Program

Teaching and Learning Services is offering another installment of the Course Design Fundamentals (CDF) program this spring, May 17 to June 2. This program addresses your course’s foundational elements, such as the learning outcomes, the assessments, and the communication and engagement strategies, so that they are aligned and provide a... More

Thursday, May 5, 2022

Provost Scholar Award Recipients Announced

Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Jerry Tomberlin and Associate Vice-President (Teaching and Learning) David Hornsby, along with the Faculty Deans, presented 10 undergraduate Carleton students with Provost Scholar Awards during a virtual event on Wednesday, May 4. Funded by the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) and... More

Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Introducing TLS’ New Assistant Director, Teaching Excellence and Innovation

Teaching and Learning Services is pleased to announce that Dr. Jared Robinson will be our new Assistant Director, Teaching Excellence and Innovation. Jared brings extensive management, leadership and educational experience to the role. He was recently the National Director for the Future Skills Innovation Network (FUSION), a collaborative,... More

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