Check your inbox, ISSOTL members! The voting link for the #ISSOTL Board of Directors election has been sent. Don’t miss your chance to have your say. Cast your vote by May 8th. Your voice matters in shaping ISSOTL’s future!
Registration is open for #STLHESAPES2026 in Hamilton! Join us June 16–19 to connect, learn, and share with a vibrant community of educators. Don’t miss early-bird rates! Register today: stlhe.ca/conferences/...
Applications for ISSOTL's ICWGs have been extended to April 15th! Don’t miss your chance to collaborate internationally and contribute to #SoTL scholarship. Apply now: issotl.com/2026/03/20/i...
Have you registered for #STLHESAPES2026 yet?! Registration is open, and spots are filling up for this can’t-miss gathering in Hamilton, ON (June 16–19)! Lock in early bird rates before May 15th! Register today: stlhe.ca/conferences/...
The call for proposals for #ISSOTL26 closes on March 30. Don’t miss your chance to share your work with the global #SoTL community. This is your opportunity to contribute to conversations on teaching and learning and connect with colleagues from around the world: issotl.com/issotl26/cal...
Reminder: The nomination deadline for the Christopher Knapper Lifetime Achievement Award is fast approaching! Celebrate a career of impact in teaching and learning in Canadian higher education. Submit your nomination by March 31, 2026. Learn more & apply: stlhe.ca/awards/chris...
Final call! Nominations for the 2026 ISSOTL Election close soon. Don’t miss your chance to help shape the future of #SoTL. Submit a nomination today! Deadline: March 27th. Learn more on the ISSOTL website: issotl.com/2026/01/27/2...
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Student Success | How One College Helps Students Navigate Civil Discourse
Kalamazoo College’s senior seminar teaches students to approach disagreement around political views without shutting down dialogue. https://bit.ly/4bC0y9b
#EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
Join a global community of scholars through ISSOTL26’s International Collaborative Writing Groups (ICWGs). Collaborate across institutions, co-author SoTL research, and take part in a pre-conference workshop in Saskatoon this October. Learn more & get involved: issotl.com/2026/03/20/i...
Registration is now open for #STLHESAPES2026! Explore the full conference program and secure your spot today. Join colleagues from across Canada and beyond to share ideas and advance teaching and learning in higher education. Register on the STLHE website: stlhe.ca/conferences/...
Happy International Women’s Day! ISSOTL celebrates the women whose research, leadership, and collaboration continue to shape #SoTL. Thank you for advancing teaching, learning, and equity around the world. #IWD2026
Nominations for the ISSOTL Board of Directors are open! ISSOTL is seeking thoughtful, committed leaders to help shape the future of the global #SoTL community. Consider nominating yourself or a colleague. Learn more: issotl.com/2026/01/27/2...
Calling all #SoTL scholars! Join SoTL Canada for "In Conversation… SoTL Posters" on March 10, 2026, 3 PM ET to hear from recent SoTL Canada Poster Prize winners about creating engaging and impactful SoTL posters. RSVP by March 6! Learn more: stlhe.ca/events/sotl-...
Practical steps can support racial-minority students, call out bias and make campuses safer: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/not-just-good-int... #Academia #HigherEd #AcademicSky #EduSky
Nominations are now open for the D2L Innovation Award in Teaching & Learning! This national award recognizes educators and teams who are advancing student learning through innovative, evidence-informed approaches. Submit a nomination by March 23, 2026. Learn more: stlhe.ca/awards/d2l-i...
How do we grow lasting #SoTL cultures? Explore a Practice-Use-Growth framework that helps embed SoTL into everyday academic life, from evaluative mindsets to community connections. Read the blog on the ISSOTL website: issotl.com/2026/02/16/b...
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Career Advice | How to Prepare for a Teaching-Track Academic Interview
You can’t control a lot of things about the application process—but you can control how well you prepare for the interview. https://bit.ly/3OshHKE
#EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
Calling all educators & #SoTL scholars! Submit your proposals for ISSOTL26 in Saskatoon, Canada, from October 28-31, 2026. Proposals due March 30, 2026. Share your research & practice! Learn more on the ISSOTL website: issotl.com/issotl26/cal...
Calling all #SoTL scholars! The call for proposals for #ISSOTL26 is now open! Join us in Saskatoon, Canada, to share your #SoTL research, practices, and innovations. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation! Learn more and submit on the ISSOTL website: issotl.com/issotl26/cal...
Reminder! Nominations for the 2026 ISSOTL election are still open. Help shape the future of the international #SoTL community by nominating yourself or a colleague today. Don’t miss your chance to contribute your voice and leadership. Learn more on the #ISSOTL website: issotl.com/2026/01/27/2...
Calling future facilitators! ISSOTL is seeking Group Facilitators for the 2026 International Collaborative Writing Groups (ICWGs) Academic Track. Lead an international team in co-authoring a publishable #SoTL manuscript ahead of #ISSOTL26. Applications due Feb 16, 2026. issotl.com/2026/01/19/2...
Call for applications! ISSOTL is seeking an Associate Editor for Teaching & Learning Inquiry (TLI) Journal. If you’re passionate about advancing #SoTL, mentoring authors, and shaping a leading peer-reviewed journal, consider applying! Learn more & apply: issotl.com/2026/02/10/c...
Based on member feedback and our shared values, the STLHE Board is stepping into a more visible, advocacy-focused role in 2026 by offering a stronger voice on emergent issues shaping teaching and learning. To start the conversation: what issues matter most to your work in higher ed right now?
Reminder! Join us on February 4th for the webinar “Disability needs to be decolonized: How Indigenous knowledges can inform inclusive pedagogical practice” with Dr. Rheanna Robinson. Don’t miss this important conversation: stlhe.ca/events/equit...
Don’t miss what’s happening across the global #SoTL community! Join the ISSOTL Google Discussion Group to share updates, resources, and opportunities from the international SoTL network. Let’s learn together. Learn more: issotl.com/2024/07/30/i...
The 2026 #ISSOTL election is officially open! Nominations are now being accepted for the ISSOTL Board, an opportunity to help shape the future of #SoTL and support our global community. Learn more and submit a nomination on the ISSOTL website: issotl.com/2026/01/27/2...
How do we begin to think about student engagement? The latest #ISSOTL blog draws on decades of #SoTL research on key themes of belonging, agency, feedback, and engaging pedagogies, as a starting point for this Grand Challenge. Learn more on the ISSOTL website: issotl.com/2026/01/26/w...
Teaching Tips: A good class discussion — much like a good lecture — is the result of careful planning. Students must do their part by coming to class ready to participate, but there are things you can do to increase the likelihood that they will. https://chroni.cl/3LUzB7K
Ready to help shape international #SoTL? The ISSOTL Publications Committee is seeking ICWG Group Facilitators for 2026! Bring your big ideas, build global connections, and guide a writing team at #ISSOTL26 in Saskatoon. Apply by February 16, 2026. Find details here: issotl.com/2026/01/19/2...
Hear about how authenticity and connection supports students in the classroom in our interview with Marissa Edwards, a senior lecturer, researcher and mental health advocate: https://ow.ly/kLRs50XXmEP #HigherEd #AcademicSky #EduSky