Past Events: 2024
DeStress Fest – Grade in Community
Didn’t grade as much as you hoped during the weekend? No problem! Come grade with others in Dana 216. CITL will be hanging in the lounge with treats and encouragement to grade!
DeStress Fest – Game and Lunch with us in Commons!
This agenda-free event is just a time to get up from your desk, play some fun games, and eat lunch! Go through the line (code word: CITL) and find us in Commons 221 for good food and good conversation.
DeStress Fest – Make the “trek” up Mt. David
Join others for a 20-30 minute brain break, fresh air, and body moving. Happening three times, meet outside Dana on Alumni Walk at either 9 am, 11 am, and/or 3 pm.
DeStress Fest – Drinks on us at The Ronj
Lindsey and Wells will be posted up at the Ronj with coffees, teas, and even a CITL specialty drink! Stop by for one minute or sixty!
DeStress Fest – Snowflake and Bracelet Making
All materials provided in Dana 216 for mostly mindless snowflake cutting and bead stringing. Mindless in a good, seasonal, colorful way!
New Faculty Community of Practice
You are juggling a lot as a faculty member in your first few years here at Bates. Join this group to help lessen the load…
Reading Group: The Hard Work of Difficult Discussions (Topics: RPPC & A Path Forward)
The Fall 2024 CITL Reading Group is focusing on the Hard Work of Difficult Discussions: Free Speech, Academic Freedom, and Political Correctness (among other related…
Reading Group: The Hard Work of Difficult Discussions (Topics: RPPC & A Path Forward)
The Fall 2024 CITL Reading Group is focusing on the Hard Work of Difficult Discussions: Free Speech, Academic Freedom, and Political Correctness (among other related…
Language Instructor Community of Practice
Teaching languages (other than English) and their respective cultures, histories, literature etc. is a wonderfully nuanced profession. So, let’s share, swap, and explore our language…
FYS Instructors Community of Practice
Are you teaching a FYS in the fall? We invite you to join this community of practice to have an opportunity to talk about challenges…
Staff Educators Community of Practice
Calling all staff educators! Wait, who’s a staff educator? Do you design learning materials and programs, foster productive learning environments, or promote individual growth and…
Reading Group: The Hard Work of Difficult Discussions (Topic: Banned Books)
The Fall 2024 CITL Reading Group is focusing on the Hard Work of Difficult Discussions: Free Speech, Academic Freedom, and Political Correctness (among other related…
November Lunch and Learn – RoLE (Reflections on Learning Experiences) Roll Out
More information on this event is coming soon. This registration form will allow you to register for any and all of CITL’s Lunch and Learn workshops, which are…
FYS Instructors Community of Practice
Are you teaching a FYS in the fall? We invite you to join this community of practice to have an opportunity to talk about challenges…
Reading Group: The Hard Work of Difficult Discussions (Topics: Pedagogy as a Weapon; Safe, Brave, and Accountable Spaces)
The Fall 2024 CITL Reading Group is focusing on the Hard Work of Difficult Discussions: Free Speech, Academic Freedom, and Political Correctness (among other related…
Reading Group: The Hard Work of Difficult Discussions (Topics: Pedagogy as a Weapon; Safe, Brave, and Accountable Spaces)
The Fall 2024 CITL Reading Group is focusing on the Hard Work of Difficult Discussions: Free Speech, Academic Freedom, and Political Correctness (among other related…
Language Instructor Community of Practice
Teaching languages (other than English) and their respective cultures, histories, literature etc. is a wonderfully nuanced profession. So, let’s share, swap, and explore our language…
FYS Instructors Community of Practice
Are you teaching a FYS in the fall? We invite you to join this community of practice to have an opportunity to talk about challenges…
Staff Educators Community of Practice
Calling all staff educators! Wait, who’s a staff educator? Do you design learning materials and programs, foster productive learning environments, or promote individual growth and…
New Faculty Community of Practice
You are juggling a lot as a faculty member in your first few years here at Bates. Join this group to help lessen the load…
October Lunch and Learn – “Boo”-sting Engagement: Teaching Tricks and Learning Treats
We’ll discuss the scholarship on (student) participation and motivation and introduce learning activities to help you brew up a more interactive environment. Don’t ghost this…
Reading Group: The Hard Work of Difficult Discussions (Case Studies: When students bring up the difficult topics)
Attendees may order and charge their lunch at the Den and come to the meeting room with your lunch. It is recommended you order your lunch 20 minutes earlier then the meeting start time, though. Use the secret code “CITL” at the Den cash register.
FYS Instructors Community of Practice
Are you teaching a FYS in the fall? We invite you to join this community of practice to have an opportunity to talk about challenges…
Reading Group: The Hard Work of Difficult Discussions (Topic: Academic Freedom, and Political Correctness)
The Fall 2024 CITL Reading Group is focusing on the Hard Work of Difficult Discussions: Free Speech, Academic Freedom, and Political Correctness (among other related…