Artificial Intelligence… Working with AI: Three Essentials for Students 8 Oct 20258 Oct 2025 AI's impact on higher learning remains a central conversation at Washington College as at many campuses. Michael Harvey, John S. Toll Professor of Leadership Studies, has created the following resource…
Awards… Innovation in Teaching 25 Feb 202525 Feb 2025 Congratulations to our colleague, Suzanne Theucks, the 2025 winner of the Cromwell Award for Innovation in Teaching. Suzanne was recognized at the Birthday Convocation on February 21: Provost Kim presented…
Learning Communities Learning Community: Exploring the “End Indoctrination in K-12 Education” Executive Order 7 Feb 2025 We are happy to sponsor with our colleagues in the Education Department a very timely learning community this semester. Exploring the "End Indoctrination in K-12 Education" Executive Order: Historical Precedents,…
Cromwell Fellowships Cromwell Fellowships: 2025 applications 24 Jan 2025 Applications are now being accepted for the 2025-2027 cycle of Cromwell Fellowships. The purpose of the Cromwell Fellowships is to spark innovation, self-reflection, and continued development among the teaching faculty at Washington…
Learning Communities Learning Community: Questioning AI 16 Jan 202512 Feb 2025 We are initiating a new Cromwell Learning Community this semester, "Questioning AI," to facilitate continuing discussions and readings on the topic of AI We'll browse some current books and research…
Inclusive Pedagogy… Accessible and Inclusive Digital and Print Communication 14 Jan 202514 Jan 2025 Resources curated by the Washington College Diversity Committee.
Events Spring 2025 CTL Preview 13 Jan 2025 The Cromwell Center for Teaching and Learning has planned for Spring 2025 a slate of continuing programs, discussions, and events that focus on building community, innovation, and inclusion in teaching…
Inclusive Pedagogy… Annotating Our Syllabus 9 Jan 202515 Jan 2025 In the introductory materials and conversations we share with students in the opening days of our courses--call it our "syllabus" for shorthand--how are we introducing students into the course? That's…
Books… Mind Over Monsters: Author conversation 11 Nov 202413 Jan 2025 Dr. Sara Rose Cavanagh | Senior Associate Director for Teaching and Learning, Simmons University Tuesday, December 3, 2024 | 4 – 5.30 pm Live Webinar and Q&A with the author…
Events… In The News: Student Colloquium on Campus Free Expression 18 Oct 2024 News coverage of the Student Colloquium on Campus Free Expression, facilitated by PEN America and co-developed by the Cromwell Center for Teaching and Learning. Campus protests, political debate, classroom discussion,…
Inclusive Pedagogy… Early Assessments, Scaffolding Assignments, and Pacing 7 Oct 20247 Oct 2024 Inclusive Practices to Support Student Success & Retention For the past several years, the Cromwell CTL has sponsored book clubs and workshops that focus on inclusive pedagogy. Some of our…
Awards Distinguished Teaching: Emily Steinmetz 30 Aug 202430 Aug 2024 Chair of Anthropology & Archaeology, Associate Professor of Anthropology, and our co-director of the Cromwell Center for Teaching and Learning, Dr. Emily Steinmetz is the 2024 recipient of the Alumni…
Resources Back to School Advice 15 Aug 202416 Aug 2024 Advice Guides from the Chronicle of Higher Education. Back to school Every fall we like to remind readers that The Chronicle offers a host of free advice guides written by teaching experts…
Events… Student Colloquium on Campus Expression 13 Aug 202414 Aug 2024 In Fall 2024 Cromwell Center for Teaching and Learning continues its focus on inclusive freedom of expression on campus and its collaboration with PEN America. In January we facilitated with…
Inclusive Pedagogy… Supporting Our Community During the Election 5 Aug 20246 Aug 2024 As we look ahead to fall semester, the 2024 presidential election looms large. While many college courses do not engage electoral politics directly, the election will certainly affect our campus…
