Center for Teaching and Learning

Designing for Learning Program

The Designing for Learning Program helps faculty reimagine their courses without barriers to learning. Co-sponsored by The Center for Teaching and Learning and The Writing the Disciplines Program.

While working on a particular course as part of this program, faculty participants will:

  • Learn strategies for removing obstacles to learning
  • Explore evidence-based practices for course design
  • Experience ongoing collegial conversations about teaching and learning
  • Create an inclusive, empathetic, and action-oriented teaching community

After the one-day program kick-off, we begin by building connections, exploring frameworks for supporting all students with an eye toward equitable learning outcomes, and selecting some immediately useful actions.

In four follow-up, ninety minute monthly meetings (scheduled around participants’ availability), we work through what prevents students from succeeding in a given course, options for removing barriers to desired outcomes, and approaches that support inclusive learning environments.

Program facilitators, Susanmarie Harrington (WID) and Holly Buckland Parker (CTL), draw on their expertise in their disciplines and in faculty development to create a productive and collaborative experience.

View video of UVM Faculty talking about the Designing for Learning Program

How to Register

The Designing for Learning Program is open for registration for the 2026 spring semester! 

  • Applications are due December 17, 2025 by 8:00pm. 

  • Designing for Learning Kickoff: January 7, 9 am - 2:30 pm.

Apply for the 2026 Designing for Learning Cohort

Please contact Holly.Parker@uvm.edu with any questions.