A Fresh New Space
The CTL’s newly renovated space at 18 Washington Place is now open. Stop by, join a program, or meet with the team to explore the How We Teach Initiative. We look forward to welcoming you in person!
TeachTalks
Alternative Grading: Rethinking Assessment Strategies to Promote Equity and Student Learning
October 9, 2025
2pm-3pm ET
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Alternative grading practices offer the possibility of creating a more equitable learning experience that foregrounds student learning over grading. In this session, two Arts & Science faculty members will share their motivations, methods, and experiences using different forms of alternative grading.
Starting Conversations About Generative AI in the Classroom
October 16, 2025
1pm-2pm ET
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Faculty from the Technology, Culture, and Society department at NYU Tandon will present a framework for use by programs, departments, and research teams for starting conversations about generative AI use. They will discuss how this framework can guide practices around these tools and will share principles for shaping generative AI use in the classroom.
View the complete fall schedule on the TeachTalks page.
Generative AI Symposium
Teaching and Learning with Generative AI Virtual Symposium: Notebook LM Use Cases
October 16, 2025
8-11am ET
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NotebookLM is a tool designed specifically for deep, thoughtful engagement with information rather than quick content generation. It’s not about replacing human analysis but augmenting our capacity to synthesize, connect, and understand complex materials. Discover how NYU faculty, students, and staff/administrators are using Google’s NotebookLM! LEARN MORE
Teaching Advancement Grant
The NYU Center for Teaching and Learning is pleased to announce the 2026 Teaching Advancement Grant (TAG) application cycle. TAG aims to help NYU faculty members undertake projects that will enhance student learning and promote innovative teaching practice. To learn more, visit the TAG webpage or attend our information session on October 22nd at 10am (please register here). Project proposals are due January 23rd, 2026.
The CTL is also thrilled to award 15 Faculty Learning Community Grants and 44 Student Activities Grants this fall. These grants promote faculty dialogue around various teaching topics and support experiential learning opportunities for students. If you missed the fall deadline, we hope you’ll consider applying during the next application cycle.
New from the Learning Lens
Rooted in Kindness: Reflections on a Student Faculty Partnership
By Zareth Ramos Cervantes, undergraduate Social Research and Public Policy major, NYU Abu Dhabi
Am I Thinking, or Thinking About My Thinking?
By Anandi Nagarajan, Assistant Vice Provost for Pedagogy and Director, NYU Center for Teaching and Learning
Have a teaching-related strategy, project, or experience to share with the NYU community? Pitch your Learning Lens ideas to teaching@nyu.edu.
Welcome CTL Affiliates
The CTL is delighted to welcome our first cohort of faculty members as CTL Affiliates for 2025-2026. Each brings a deep commitment to innovative teaching and student learning, and we’re looking forward to collaborating with them in shaping future faculty development initiatives.
Negar Farakish
Assistant Dean and Clinical Associate Professor, Division of Programs in Busines, NYU School of Professional Studies
Marci Levine
Clinical Associate Professor, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, NYU College of Dentistry
Rohini Qamra
Clinical Associate Professor, Chemistry, NYU College of Arts and Science