Welcome to the CETL’s repository of pedagogical materials, articles, and resources. This section provides new content regarding best pedagogical practices for professors teaching across the discipline. This repository contains articles that encourage and assist in the advancement of teaching and learning at the University of Detroit Mercy.
Each month, the CETL staff will post new articles that promote the pursuit of high-impact teaching practices and collaboration. This pursuit is a process of continuous improvement, regardless of previous teaching experience. If you have suggestions for articles or other contact, please contact the CETL staff at cetl@udmercy.edu.

By Dr. Erin Bell, Assistant Director of Educational Development, CETL Much of the current academic discourse about ChatGPT and other ...

By Dr. Erin Bell, Assistant Director of Educational Development, CETL Educators often highlight the importance and benefits of international travel ...

By Dr. Erin Bell Creating and sharing firm due dates for assignments and assessments have often been fundamental features of ...

By Dr. Erin Bell The University’s Mission is foundational to all the critical endeavors taking place within our community but ...

Courses at numerous levels of study often feature assessments that call students to discover and integrate credible source materials. The ...

By Russell Davidson, Associate Director for Digital Education, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning YuJa, Perusall, McGraw Hill Education, ...

By Russell Davidson, Associate Director for Digital Education, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Blackboard's Grade Center is a ...

By Dr. Erin Bell, CETL Staff As of fall 2023, approximately 300 student-athletes were enrolled in courses at Detroit Mercy ...

By Russell Davidson, Associate Director for Digital Education, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, Office of Digital Education Over ...

By Mia Hairston, CETL StaffThe Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning was established as a source of pedagogical expertise ...

By Dr. Erin Bell, CETL Staff September marks Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in the United States. Based on recent data ...

By Dr. Erin Bell, CETL Staff Many college students — particularly those who are in their first year — may ...

By Dr. Erin Bell, CETL Staff Current research highlights the importance of creating a well-designed syllabus which highlights themes of ...

By Dr. Erin Bell, CETL Staff Team teaching, also called co-teaching or collaborative teaching, allows students to learn from more ...

An Interview with Megan Novell, Title IX Coordinator and Adjunct Faculty of English and Women’s and Gender Studies By: Dr ...

Staying Accountable through the NCFDD By Dr. Erin Bell, CETL Staff Like many writers, I have grappled with writer’s block ...

by Mia Hairston, CETL Staff By Mia Hairston, CETL Staff Many of us have come to know or love yoga ...

The National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity is a leading provider of professional development for faculty. University of Detroit ...

The Library of Congress website includes a myriad of digital materials regarding African American history and culture. There is content ...

By Dr. Erin Bell, CETL Staff Many are familiar with the shift from an instructor-centered classroom model to a learner-centered ...

by Mia Hairston, CETL Staff “Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself” - John Dewey Active-learning modalities ...

By Timia Hairston, CETL Staff Hundreds of University of Detroit Mercy students pursue service learning opportunities as the means to ...

By Abigail Youngerman, CETL Staff Almost 80% of US K-12 teachers and 76% of college faculty identify as non-Hispanic white, ...

By Abigail Youngerman and Dr. Erin Bell, CETL Staff The following represents a brief list of articles, web resources, digital ...

By Dr. Erin Bell, CETL Staff In brief, linguistic discrimination is when individuals are mistreated and/or devalued based on their ...