Office of the Provost–Division of Faculty Success
Trinity Hall 106, 800 Greek Row Dr., Box 19128
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX 76019
Phone: 817-272-7464 | Email: CRTLE@uta.edu
Center for Research on Teaching and Learning Excellence
Pondering AI February Event
February 12, 2026
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
“Ethical Use of AI in Teaching: Safeguarding Academic Integrity While Empowering Learning”
- Dr. Peggy Semingson
Location: Trinity Hall, Room 104
This segment presented by CRTLE explores the ethical use of AI in teaching, with a focus on maintaining and strengthening academic integrity in a changing digital landscape.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
“Developing Psychological and Relational Capability in the Age of AI”
- Dr. Mel Sellick
Location: Trinity Hall, Room 104
Low-Lift, High-Impact AI Tools for Teaching for Faculty
Join us for an interactive workshop exploring how AI can transform teaching into powerful experiential learning opportunities. UTA instructors will share how they’ve successfully integrated AI tools into their classrooms, creating hands-on, real-world experiences that engage students and enhance learning outcomes. Through demonstrations, discussion, and collaborative activities, you’ll discover practical ways to bring AI into your own courses to foster deeper learning and student participation.
- In-Person: Trinity Hall, Room 105
- Online: via Microsoft Teams
- Date: Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (UTC-06:00) Central Time
Peer Observation of Teaching Training with Certificate
The February 27th Peer Observation of Teaching Training, led by Dr. Peggy Semingson and Dr. Beth Fleener, is a hands-on workshop that prepares UTA faculty to conduct meaningful, constructive peer observations aligned with university policy and evidence-based teaching practices. Grounded in HOP guidance, the training walks participants through the full peer-observation cycle—pre-observation consultation, data-focused observation strategies for face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses, and effective post-observation feedback that supports continuous improvement. Through brief pre-work and active participation, faculty develop the skills and confidence to serve as certified peer observers and contribute to a culture of collegiality and teaching excellence.
Date & Time: Friday, Feb 27, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
Now Available for Faculty
ACUE Commons
We are excited to announce that ACUE Commons—previously available only to faculty who were enrolled in or completed ACUE courses—is now open to all UTA faculty. This expansion allows every UTA instructor to explore ACUE’s evidence‑based teaching resources, one‑hour Quick Studies, and professional learning community.
Examples from UT Arlington Faculty
As an Adobe Creative Campus, we are part of a select group of colleges and universities worldwide that have empowered students in all disciplines to learn the creative, productivity, and AI skills employers need.
How can the Center for Research on Teaching and Learning Excellence support you?
The CRTLE team is here to support and inspire your teaching—from exploring new strategies and redesigning courses to integrating AI and digital tools. Share your questions, ideas, or requests using the form below, and a member of our team will follow up to connect you with the support you need. We look forward to working with you!
Accessibility Resources
This page provides updated, faculty-friendly guidance on accessibility, and course remediation workflow suggestions. These ideas focus on supporting faculty in building more inclusive, legally compliant, and student-centered learning environments.
Ask a Maverick
The Ask a Maverick initiative, led by the Center for Research on Teaching and Learning Excellence (CRTLE), invites UTA students to share their perspectives on exceptional teaching and learning experiences. Your feedback helps highlight excellence across our campus and contributes to fostering a culture of academic innovation and engagement.
Explore the CRTLE YouTube Channel
Explore recordings of CRTLE events, conferences, and pedagogy sessions that highlight innovative teaching and learning at UTA. Watch past programs and stay tuned for upcoming episodes featuring new insights and faculty discussions on educational excellence.
Stay updated with our latest content by subscribing to our YouTube Channel.
UT System Webinar Series 2025-2026
We invite faculty, administrators, staff, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students across the UT System to join our monthly webinar series. This series is created by the UT System Academy of Distinguished Teachers and UT System Educational Developers. 2nd Thursday of each month, 1-2pm in Zoom.
Faculty Resources on the aPlus+ Attendance Tool
This page offers UTA faculty essential guides and training materials to make the most of aPlus+ Attendance—a powerful tool for tracking and reporting attendance in Canvas. Explore step-by-step videos, written guides, and best practices for features like manual and code-based recording, QR codes, gradebook integration, and reporting.
Register for 2025-2026 CRTLE Programming
Get ready to transform your teaching! This year’s lineup features rich programming designed to help you elevate your courses. We’re also collaborating with the Graduate School, Division of Student Success, OIT, and University Analytics, to offer cross-listed sessions that provide even more professional development opportunities. Explore the full schedule and register for sessions by clicking the link.
Explore the Pedagogy NEXT Website and Podcast
How can I improve my teaching? What stories do educators have to share?
The Pedagogy NEXT website and podcast series showcases and celebrates teaching stories and insights from both award-winning faculty members and university administrators who directly or indirectly support teaching.
Scan the QR code to visit the Pedagogy NEXT website.
Generative AI Guidelines for Instruction
The GenAI Instruction Guidelines document is now online for faculty. It offers guidance on UTA's stance, managing GenAI use, syllabus statements, and ethical considerations for teaching and learning.
For GenAI Guidelines for Research, GenAI for Business and additional resources supporting UTA faculty and staff, access the Artificial Intelligence at UTA website.
CRTLE Annual Report
Report highlighting many of the activities sponsored by CRTLE each academic year.