Aug 24, 2026
After months of development and testing, CIE is pleased to announce that our new PD request form is up and running. You are welcome to submit requests. Check out our instructions on where to find the form. The form has an improved messaging chain. Your request...
May 1, 2026
Attending a summer conference? Planning ahead for professional development in the fall? Here is a reminder of the process for requesting and paying for professional development through the Center for Instructional Excellence. Our processes and policies apply equally...
May 1, 2026
Congratulations to our faculty colleagues whose teaching excellence was recognized by NMC students. If you haven’t heard yet, the Communications Area scored a double-double! Communication Instructor Kristen Salathiel is the recipient of the 2026 Imogene Wise...
Apr 17, 2026
Thanks to Brandon and Kristy for their Durable Skills workshop at the April Friday Forum. We discussed the importance of using shared language about the skills we all teach. We also talked about the importance of being more intentional in presenting these skills...
Apr 17, 2026
All the hype about Generative AI had not impressed Nicole Speelman. Generating text and images didn’t seem useful for a chemistry instructor, and she was mindful of environmental concerns around AI energy usage. But something she learned at a department AI workshop in...
