About Us
American University’s Center for Teaching, Research & Learning (CTRL) is a catalyst for inspiring, mentoring and celebrating faculty in their roles as teachers and researchers. To fulfill this mission, CTRL collaborates with the campus community to create opportunities for faculty to re-envision and strengthen their teaching and research practices and to help prepare the next generation of faculty. Meet the CTRL Team.
Providing Support
CTRL Support Resources
Teaching Support
Develop learning experiences, discuss evidence-based pedagogical practices, or brainstorm strategies to enhance your teaching.
Research Support
CTRL provides support for quantitative, qualitative, mixed, and survey research methodologies and software.
Instructional Continuity
CTRL and the Library E-Learning Support work towards equipping you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to teach online.
Inclusive Pedagogy
CTRL helps faculty develop skills that serve the goals outlined in AU’s Plan for Inclusive Excellence.
What’s New
New Resources, Faculty Opportunities & CTRL Blog | Publications
New Resources
Review our newest resources on teaching, research & learning.
CTRL Blog | Publications
These publications illustrate the research of CTRL staff.
Articles on Teaching & Research
Review our recommended articles on teaching & research.
Faculty Opportunities
Check out our recent postings for new faculty opportunities.
Uniting Communities
CTRL Events & Workshops
CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES ON TEACHING & LEARNING SERIES
The 32nd Annual Ann Ferren Conference
The 32nd Annual Ann Ferren Conference on Teaching, Research & Learning will be held in a virtual format on Friday, January 8, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. REGISTER TODAY!
Online Teaching
This intensive, two-day workshop will help you craft a course that encourages your students to thrive in the online environment.
On-demand Research Software Workshops
CTRL offers recorded software workshops with handouts and workshop materials for your students.
Enhancing Learning
CTRL Programs & Grants
Green Teaching Certificate Program
Faculty Fellows Program
The goal of the Faculty Fellows Program is to advance CTRL’s mission of promoting and supporting excellence in teaching and research.
Faculty Learning Communities (FLCs)
FLCs are cross-disciplinary cohorts of faculty who collaborate for an exploration of a central topic related to teaching and/or scholarship.
Greenberg Seminars
The Greenberg Seminars welcome AU Ph.D. and MFA students to a two-year series of specialized workshops.
