Dear Colleagues, It gives us great pleasure to welcome you to our vibrant Northeastern community. We are looking forward to connecting with you and learning more about your perspectives and interests. Our mission at the Center for Advancing Teaching and Learning Through Research (CATLR) is to help educators design, integrate, and research learning across experiences. This year has been challenging for all. We are dedicated to supporting you as you consider opportunities for maximizing student learning in the current context, across on-ground and virtual modalities, and fostering inclusive learning environments to promote student growth and success. We will convene on Monday, August 24, 2020 within Zoom. The day will include faculty and student panel conversations, interactive breakout sessions, and more. We will consider Northeastern’s signature pedagogy, experiential learning, and together we will explore strategies for engaging effectively with students. 215 Snell Library 360 Huntington Avenue You don’t need to wait until orientation to connect with us. We are available Boston, MA 02115 over the summer, should you wish to get a head start on preparing for the 617.373.3157 academic year. We offer the following: fax 617.373.7779 · One-on-one confidential consultations (email or virtual). This includes [email protected] support as you develop new courses, revise existing courses, and/or learning.northeastern.edu transition courses that you have previously taught into new learning environments (e.g., hybrid, online, flipped). Contact us at [email protected] to schedule a consultation. · A wide range of programs, including workshops and self-paced modules, to enhance your teaching practice. You can learn more about our summer programming and how to join us virtually at learning.northeastern.edu/events. If you have any questions about teaching and learning at Northeastern before the year begins, please contact us at [email protected]. In the meantime, we invite you to explore our website to learn more about CATLR. Warmly, Hilary Schuldt, Ph.D. Michael Sweet, Ph.D. Director of Project Director of Design and Team Strategy and Integration.