Name: Climbing the Ladder to Course Success: Essential Practices for New Courses
Start: 2026-05-14T10:45:00-0500
End: 2026-05-14T12:15:00-0500

Climbing the Ladder to Course Success: Essential Practices for New Courses

Thursday May 14, 2026 10:45am - 12:15pm CDT

Arch Room

Designing and launching a new course can spark our pedagogical creativity while challenging us to make decisions on a tight timeline. This workshop provides practical guidance and actionable steps to help instructors confidently begin shaping a new course such as selecting texts and readings, aligning assessments with competencies, planning meaningful in-class activities, and inviting subject matter experts into the classroom.

Participants will engage in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment that mirrors methods of an effective class session as they build a ladder of success towards course development. Through hands‑on activities, attendees will begin developing a semester outline, identifying key learning outcomes, and creating the foundational scaffolding needed to continue building their course after the session concludes. Opportunities for dialogue with fellow instructors will encourage idea‑sharing, problem‑solving, and exploration of different approaches to course design.

This session is ideal for instructors preparing to teach a new course or seeking a structured, energetic approach to course planning. Attendees will leave with tangible deliverables, practical tools, and a clear plan of action to accelerate their course development with confidence.

Speakers

Michele L. McCay

Interim Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, Clinical Assistant Professor, Other

Michele McCay, DrPH, MPH is the Interim Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs and a Clinical Assistant Professor in Health Policy & Administration at the University of Illinois Chicago, School of Public Health. Dr. McCay is also the 2022 and 2025 Golden Apple Award winner for excellence... Read More →

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Thursday May 14, 2026 10:45am - 12:15pm CDT
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