KSU's Celebration of Teaching: November 11-13

The Celebration of Teaching is an event designed to elevate and amplify teaching practices and recognize faculty as they cultivate student success at KSU. 

This years Celebration of Teaching will be November 11th through November 13th, 2025. 

More Information and RSVP Coming Soon

Celebration of Teaching Schedule

  • Time Session
    9:30 - 11:00 AM Teaching with Collaboration Workshop with Misty Grayer
    2:00 - 3:30 PM Teaching with Inclusivity Workshop with Michele DiPietro
  • Time Session
    9:00 - 10:30 AM Teaching with Accountability Workshop with Tris Utschig 
    10:45 AM - 12:15 PM Workshop with Laura Cruz 
    12:30 - 1:45 PM Reception/Sustainability Showcase with Vanessa Slinger-Friedman
    2:00 - 3:30 PM Teaching with Integrity Workshop with Michele DiPietro
  • Time Session
    10:00 -10:50 AM Recognition
    11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Keynote Speaker
    12:30 - 1:30 PM Reception w/Posters
    2:00 - 3:30 PM Teaching with Respect Workshop with Rebecca Weaver and Carmen Skaggs

Teaching with Values Workshop Series

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Teaching with Collaboration

Tuesday, November 11 

9:30 – 11:00am

Facilitator: Misty Grayer 

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Teaching with Inclusivity

Tuesday, November 11 

2:00 – 3:30pm

Facilitator: Michele DiPietro

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Teaching with Accountability

Wednesday, November 12 

9:00 – 10:30am

Facilitator: Tris Utschig 

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Teaching with Integrity

Wednesday, November 12 

2:00 – 3:30pm

Facilitator: Michele DiPietro

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Teaching with Respect

Thursday, November 13 

2:00 – 3:30pm

Facilitators: Rebecca Weaver and Carmen Skaggs 

Recognition

Expanding the NEST

CETL recognizes and celebrates faculty and staff at KSU who have made significant efforts to engage in evidence-based practices known to promote student success during the annual Celebration of Teaching. 

Click the button below to complete the Expanding the Nest questionnaire. Please include the practices you engaged in for the Spring 2025 semester. More information on eligibility and helpful checklists can be found on the Expanding the NEST webpage.

NOTE: Optional fields (e.g. ARD, FPA fields), which appear for full-time faculty, are not required.

Questionnaire

KSU SoTL Scaffold 

CETL recognizes and encourages those who learn more about SoTL, practice it as scholars, and serve as leaders on campus and within the international SoTL community. Faculty, staff, or graduate students who complete any of the levels by October 28, 2025, will be recognized this year at CETL's annual Celebration of Teaching.

Click the button below to complete the KSU SoTL Scaffold documentation . More information on eligibility can be found on the KSU SoTL Scaffold webpage.

Submit Your Documentation