Robin Greenler Cross-Network Coordinator Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL) The CIRTL Cross-Network Learning Community The CIRTL Cross-Network Learning Community

Ideas Innovation Expertise Ideas Innovation Expertise Ideas Innovation Expertise Ideas Innovation Expertise Ideas Innovation Expertise Held together by a common vision, focus, philosophy

Ideas Innovation Expertise Ideas Innovation Expertise Ideas Innovation Expertise Ideas Innovation Expertise Ideas Innovation Expertise The Leadership Learning Community IDEAS

Local Opportunities for Engagement IDEAS Online Courses Seminars Capstone Experiences Mentoring Exchange Visits Discussions Online Community CROSS-NETWORK Opportunities for Engagement The Future Faculty Learning Community IDEAS Local Opportunities for Engagement

Local Learning Communities: Local Innovation Cross-Network relationships & exchange of ideas Cross-Network Online Learning Community: discussions, blogs, wikis, collaborations, sharing Cross-Network Programming: courses, seminars, discussions Faculty/Staff Administration Grad students/Post docs Alumni Creation of a Robust Cross-Network Learning Community

Virtual Coffee Hours Capstone Seminar Courses CIRTLCasts CIRTL’s Cross-Network Programming: Synchronous Events

Virtual Coffee Hours Capstone Seminar Courses CIRTLCasts CIRTL’s Cross-Network Programming: Synchronous Events

Courses Diversity in the College Classroom The College Classroom Effective Uses of Technology in Teaching and Learning Research Mentor Training Preparation for Teaching Teaching and Learning Science: Revealing Student Thinking and Conceptual Obstacles to Learning How Teams Work and How to Work Better in Teams

Coffee Hours Select Coffee Hour Topics, Teaching and research at different institutions What to know about tenure and promotion BEFORE applying for a job The interview process: What to expect and how to prepare Making the transition from graduate student to assistant faculty CIRTL’s Cross-Network Programming: Synchronous Events

Capstone TAR Seminar Series CIRTL’s Cross-Network Programming: Synchronous Events Components of Series Cross Network Peer Interaction on TAR Projects Seminar Presentations All-Network TAR Poster Sessions *

Preparing to be a Faculty Member: What Do I Need to Know about Faculty Work? Engaging Students in Learning Through Diversity (LtD) Using Environmental Case Studies CIRTLCasts Classroom Reconsidered: Engaging Students with Clickers The Science of Broadening Participation CIRTL’s Cross-Network Programming: Synchronous Events Takes advantage of Network faculty expertise Held in response to Network demand for further exploration on a topic

Four topical communities Interaction with CIRTL courses Engagement of resident scholar(s) CIRTL’s Cross-Network Programming: Online Learning Communities *

Core Elements Discussions Blogs Shared resources CIRTL Network events Local campus events Local campus initiatives Announcements Specialized elements

Network Exchange Program Education Seminars The Plant Circadian Clock: An Ecology-Focused Teaching Module for Gene Regulation CIRTL’s Cross-Network Programming: In Person Opportunities CIRTL Forum Disciplinary Seminars Gating of Cold-Regulated Expression by the Circadian Clock in Arabidopsis Teaching, Learning and Research: Preparation of the Nation’s Future Faculty Past Forums 2008: Aligning the Preparation of Graduate Students for STEM Early Faculty Careers 2005: Diversity Institute 2003: Preparing the Future STEM Faculty

Initial contributions allow us to expand offerings in our current framework teach and/or develop online courses present/facilitate online seminars and/or discussions resident scholar for a online learning community Cross-Network Opportunities for AY ramping up access for students and participation by institutions Subsequent contributions: welcoming institutional innovation Such as… course: Preparing doctoral students for teaching role in local schools course: addressing the achievement gap in the classroom interactive theatre group, concerning improving teaching and learning in higher education discipline-specific workshops on ethical issues in research and teaching