The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) supports our community through developing and delivering engaging and innovative teaching resources for faculty and staff. We collaborate with offices, departments, and individual faculty members to improve teaching effectiveness and student success. We support faculty and staff in every unit to ensure that Cortland provides equitable, accessible learning environments, advancing the university’s principles through well-researched, data-driven design.
Welcome to the CTL
Upcoming Events & Opportunities
Opportunity
SOTL Writing Accountability Group - Fall 2026
A monthly, ongoing group for faculty conducting Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL) research to connect, brainstorm, share progress, and carve out dedicated time to write.
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Relationship Rich Education (Fall 2026 Book Club)
Read and discuss Peter Felten and Leo Lambert's Relationship Rich Education with colleagues this Fall — free copy included — in a book club exploring how meaningful relationships drive student success.
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Cortland College Foundation Small Grant Program (Fall 2026)
Up to $500 in funding for SUNY Cortland faculty, accepted once per fall semester.
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Distracted (Spring 2027 Book Club)
Join colleagues this Spring — free copy included — to read James Lang's Distracted and explore small, practical, research-backed changes for helping students focus and learn.
Featured Resources
Listicles Guide
Your Go-To Guide for Teams Apps for Teaching
Like any tool, Teams has its own "pros" and "cons" for instructors and students alike -- as does its many, many apps for supporting student engagement. Lets dive into the benefits/caveats of each app and how they can be used for teaching online courses!
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What instructors need to know about Title II accessibility
Learn about Cortland's efforts to make all course materials & instruction accessible for all students -- regardless of ability.
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Online Learning 101: What does Online Education look like at Cortland?
The essentials of online course formats, term lengths and what it takes to succeed online — a shared starting point for both faculty and students.