Future of Teaching & Learning
In spring 2022, the president and provost convened a group of faculty, staff and students to informally and collectively identify key questions regarding the future of teaching and learning at the UW, as well as related issues that we should address on behalf of our students as we emerge from the pandemic. They looked at national trends and incorporated what we learned during the pandemic about using instructional technologies and the importance of ensuring equitable learning outcomes in the face of great societal upheaval. This initial group prioritized key areas for the UW to address.
Based on their recommendations, Provost Richards launched two working groups in autumn 2022, one focused on course and program access and the other on instructional quality.
Course and Program Access Working Group (Autumn 22-Spring 23)
Addresses questions related to providing better access to courses and programs, including more flexible options for students. Details and membership can be found in the following documents:
Instructional Quality Working Group (Autumn 22-Spring 23)
Addresses ways to enhance the quality of instruction at the UW. Details and membership can be found in the following documents:
Initial Brainstorming Group (Spring 2022)
Identified key dimensions of the future of teaching and learning and related questions. Prioritized those and presented recommendations to the provost for future working group effort. Details and membership can be found in the final report to the provost.
For questions related to the Future of Teaching & Learning initiative, please contact Marisa Nickle, Sr. Director of Strategy & Academic Initiatives, at mnickle@uw.edu.