Faculty and students in the College of Arts and Humanities (ARHU) study the cultures of the world, past and present, in all their rich variety.
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Redesign your Assignments for Artificial Intelligence Mini-Retreat
In this mini-retreat, you will experiment with AI-based tools and redesign one of your course assignments to either incorporate or deter AI.
Transparency in Learning and Teaching
Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) is a framework for making learning transparent to students. Explore TILT and cultivate a more supportive learning environment.
Critical Thinking, Student Learning, and AI
Explore how to define, assess, and support critical thinking in your courses, considering generative AI’s role in shaping student learning, engagement, and demonstration of skills.
Explore UMD-approved GenAI tools with TLTC and DIT experts. Test, learn, and share feedback to enhance your teaching for Fall 2026.
Aligning Course Content for Maximum Impact
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore how to align learning outcomes, assessments, and assignments using the principles of backward design.
Designing Meaningful Retakes: Supporting Learning Without Lowering Standards
We'll explore the evidence behind assessment reattempts, examine several practical models for incorporating retakes into a course, and discuss the advantages and tradeoffs of each approach.
Attend the Study Abroad Fair on September 9 to learn about international programs, scholarships and how to make study abroad part of your degree.
Metacognition - Teaching Students How to Learn
Learn strategies for helping students become more self-aware and reflective learners. When they understand the science of learning, they are more successful.
Marta Pérez García: Bearing Witness
Art exhibition during Latine Heritage Month from September 15 - October 15, 2026 in the HJ Patterson Atrium. All are welcome to visit during business hours.
Paper Making Workshop with Marta Pérez García
Open to all. Artist Marta Pérez García leads hands-on paper making workshop ahead of exhibition opening.
Motivational Design for Learning
Explore motivation theories and teaching strategies to strengthen student engagement.
Co-created by Deaf artist Landon Krentz and Ghost River Theatre’s Eric Rose, this groundbreaking work blends physical theatre with visual vernacular, a unique storytelling technique rooted in Deaf expression.