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Faculty Learning Communities

Faculty Learning Communities (FLCs) are small groups of faculty and instructors who meet regularly throughout the year about a specific topic related to teaching and learning.

FLCs provide opportunities to:

  • engage in active, collaborative discussions across disciplines in a supportive environment
  • learn about and implement innovative teaching techniques
  • explore teaching topics in greater depth than a workshop permits
  • collaborate on scholarship and research related to teaching and learning

Current Communities

The AI Network is a community of practice dedicated to exploring and advancing AI in ways that are ethical, equitable, and aligned with our campus mission and values.

The AI Network meets every 2-weeks on Wednesdays from 12-1 via Microsoft Teams. Membership is open to all NIU faculty, staff, and students and members may join at any time. Learn more and join the AI Network at go.niu.edu/ai-network.

Enriching the Design of General Education community empowers faculty to design and teach inclusive, student-centered general education courses that challenge assumptions, honor diverse experiences, and foster deep learning.

EDGE meets in person from 12:30 - 1:30 on the first Friday of the month during the academic year. Membership is open to anyone teaching a general education course or with an interest in general education teaching. If you are not currently teaching a general education course, reach out to CITL via email or phone to join.

What to Expect

FLCs are different from CITL’s other programs and services, so here are a few hints for what to expect from the experience:

  • You will meet 4-6 times during the year
  • Session dates and times will be determined based on participant availability
  • Each FLC will be limited to 12 participants to promote active participation
  • FLCs are open to faculty, instructors, and teaching staff (SPS and Civil Service); unfortunately, FLCs are not open to graduate teaching assistants at this time
  • CITL staff are organizing and facilitating the community but will generally not be presenting
  • FLC meetings will be held online or in-person with a livestreaming option

Contact Us

Center for Innovative
Teaching and Learning

Phone: 815-753-0595
Email: citl@niu.edu