The School of Public Policy puts our students in the center of policy creation locally, nationally, and internationally and is home to an unmatched group of faculty who are both scholars and practitioners, teaching in the classroom while playing key roles in the policy-making process.
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A week of fun and interactive activities will take place across the campus and the broader community promoting the themes: Create. Make. Play.
Universal Design for Learning Basics
Explore a framework that allows you to meet the needs of all students.
Good Friends? Good Meeting?: Unpacking the U.S.-China Summit
Please join University of Maryland China experts to unpack the U.S.-China summit.
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Teaching
In this overview session, you’ll familiarize yourself with different GenAI tools and begin to think through how you might address them in your classroom.
Supporting Neurodiverse Learners
Gain valuable insights about neurodivergent learners and take a strengths-based approach to teaching. Learn practical techniques to foster a more inclusive classroom.
Let's Talk About Grade Inflation
Grade inflation has become a prominent topic in higher education, but the questions it raises are more complicated than simply asking whether students are earning too many A's.
Let's Talk About Grade Inflation
Grade inflation has become a prominent topic in higher education, but the questions it raises are more complicated than simply asking whether students are earning too many A's. Join colleagues for a facilitated conversation.
An Introduction to Community-Engaged Course Design
Explore the foundations of community-engaged course design. Learn key values, partnership and project models, and the campus policies and supports that shape this work.
Join us for a Policy Homecoming Tailgate at Thurgood Marshall Hall for music, food, games and giveaways.
Building Reciprocal Partnerships for Community Engagement
Build community partnerships that are mutually beneficial and built to last. Explore partnership models, map key stakeholders, and learn what to share, ask, and listen for.
Reimagining Learning Experiences to Prioritize Connection
Co-hosted by the TLTC and the Academy for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, this workshop invites instructors to reclaim joy in the classroom. Participants will collaborate to imagine new possibilities for creating connected learning experiences.
Getting Started with Your Teaching Philosophy Statement
Whether you’re starting from scratch or finalizing a draft, join this workshop to get guidance and clarity on articulating an effective teaching philosophy.