Center for Educational Excellence
Our purpose is to inspire educators to adopt practices that lead to meaningful student learning; enhance the success of interactions between teachers and learners; and cultivate relationships among our community of educators. Join us!
CEE Fall 2026 Guest Speaker Announced!
Call for Applications: Educational Excellence in the Community
The Colloquium Café: An Academic Development Series
USD Faculty-Favorite Ways to Engage with the CEE
Faculty Reading Circles
Read and converse with colleagues
Travel Grants for Pedagogical Development
Attend a conference, workshop, or class on us
Guest Speaker Events
Learn from leaders in the field of teaching and learning
Confidential Consultations
Ask questions, brainstorm, or get feedback on your course(s)
Communities of Practice
Share ideas and apply new teaching strategies
Resources that Promote Wellness for Vibrant Teaching and Learning
Faculty Wellness Space
Reserve a quiet place to relax and recharge
Disengaged, Disruptive & Distressed Students
Faculty guide on how to identify and what to do
The Community Builder
Practical ideas for building community in your classes
Teaching Your Humanity
Guide on how to teach on your own marginalized identities
Supporting Undocumented Students
Strategies to support this unique demographic of students
What BIPoC Professors Need From Students
10 tips for appropriately engaging with marginalized faculty
Resources for Former Foster Youth Students
Faculty strategies for this unique demographic of students
Remaining Flexible and Compassionate in Our Post-Remote Courses
Classroom strategies to carry us forward with intention
