Programs
The Teaching Center offers the following types of programming for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
The following programs are open to all graduate students and postdoctoral fellows at the University of Rochester:
- Introduction to College Teaching (offered each spring)
- Higher Education Teaching Citation Program
- Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Fellow Teaching Book Club
- Graduate teaching workshops:
The following program is open to graduate students and postdoctoral fellows whose primary appointment is in the School of Arts & Sciences or the Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences:
If you would like to suggest a specific workshop topic, have a book suggestion, or would like a repeat of a past workshop offering, please contact the Teaching Center.
Upcoming Programming
Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Fellow Teaching Book Club
Join the Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Fellow Teaching Book Club to learn more about and share your own effective, evidence-based, and learner-centered teaching practices.
This book club meets in person on the River Campus four times a semester, approximately once a month. We will read Small Teaching: everyday lessons from the science of learning, by James Lang (2021), available online through the library.
Fall 2025 meetings are on the following dates from 3-4 p.m. Discussions will be richer if you have read the material beforehand, but you are always welcome to attend.
- September 9 – Introduction and Chapter 1
- October 14 – Chapters 2-3
- November 11 – Part 2: Chapters 4-6
- December 2 – Part 3: Chapters 7-9 and Conclusion
Graduate Teaching Workshops
How Teaching Makes You a Better Researcher
Date: Friday, September 12, 2025
Time: 11 a.m.-noon
Location: Zoom
Join this interactive Zoom workshop to explore how developing teaching skills can sharpen your research thinking, improve communication, and deepen your understanding of your field. Whether you're a seasoned TA or just starting out, come discover how your teaching experience can actively support and enrich your work as a scholar. This workshop is open to all graduate students and postdoctoral fellows at the University of Rochester.
Active Learning Strategies for Graduate Teaching Assistants
Date: Friday, October 10, 2025
Time: Noon-1 p.m.
Location: Zoom
This interactive Zoom workshop will explore proven active learning techniques that promote student engagement, critical thinking, and deeper understanding. Learn practical strategies you can use to engage students and immediately apply to your teaching. This workshop is open to all graduate students and postdoctoral fellows at the University of Rochester.