Articles and Columns

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.

Using AI as a Resource In and Outside of the Classroom

Using AI as a Resource In and Outside of the Classroom

By Dr. Erin Bell, Assistant Director of Educational Development, CETL Much of the current academic discourse about ChatGPT and other ...
Transformative Travel for Faculty: Insights from Cuba 2023

Transformative Travel for Faculty: Insights from Cuba 2023

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

Considering Flexible Due Date Policies

By Dr. Erin Bell Creating and sharing firm due dates for assignments and assessments have often been fundamental features of ...
Teaching with the University's Mission in Mind

Teaching with the University’s Mission in Mind

By Dr. Erin Bell The University’s Mission is foundational to all the critical endeavors taking place within our community but ...
Supporting Learning Outcomes through Librarian Instruction, Tutorials, and Research Resources 

Supporting Learning Outcomes through Librarian Instruction, Tutorials, and Research Resources 

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

Learning Technology Integrations

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

Grade Center Check-in

By Russell Davidson, Associate Director for Digital Education, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Blackboard's Grade Center is a ...
Supporting Student-Athletes at Detroit Mercy

Supporting Student-Athletes at Detroit Mercy

By Dr. Erin Bell, CETL Staff As of fall 2023, approximately 300 student-athletes were enrolled in courses at Detroit Mercy ...
What Can I Do with the YuJa Media Library?

What Can I Do with the YuJa Media Library?

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

University Services: The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning

By Mia Hairston, CETL StaffThe Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning was established as a source of pedagogical expertise ...
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: How Can Faculty Support Students?

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: How Can Faculty Support Students?

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

Teaching Students Time Management

By Dr. Erin Bell, CETL Staff Many college students — particularly those who are in their first year — may ...
How to Encourage Student Engagement with a Course Syllabus

How to Encourage Student Engagement with a Course Syllabus

By Dr. Erin Bell, CETL Staff Current research highlights the importance of creating a well-designed syllabus which highlights themes of ...
The Benefits of Team-Teaching in the Collegiate Classroom

The Benefits of Team-Teaching in the Collegiate Classroom

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

How to Support LGBTQIA+ Students

An Interview with Megan Novell, Title IX Coordinator and Adjunct Faculty of English and Women’s and Gender Studies By: Dr ...
Taking on the 14-Day Writing Challenge

Taking on the 14-Day Writing Challenge

Staying Accountable through the NCFDD By Dr. Erin Bell, CETL Staff Like many writers, I have grappled with writer’s block ...
A Vinyasa Approach to Self-Care and Reflection

A Vinyasa Approach to Self-Care and Reflection

by Mia Hairston, CETL Staff By Mia Hairston, CETL Staff Many of us have come to know or love yoga ...
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Support Your Career via the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD)

The National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity is a leading provider of professional development for faculty. University of Detroit ...
Resources for Black History Month               and Beyond

Resources for Black History Month and Beyond

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

Implementing Learner-Centered Activities

By Dr. Erin Bell, CETL Staff Many are familiar with the shift from an instructor-centered classroom model to a learner-centered ...
Project-Based Learning 101

Project-Based Learning 101

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

Pedagogical Practice: Service Learning

By Timia Hairston, CETL Staff Hundreds of University of Detroit Mercy students pursue service learning opportunities as the means to ...
Teaching in a World of White Privilege: A Starting Point for Reflection and Growth

Teaching in a World of White Privilege: A Starting Point for Reflection and Growth

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

Anti-Racist Teaching Resources

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

Preventing Linguistic Racism and Discrimination

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