Learning Fellowships

The UCITE Learning Fellows program provides opportunities for CWRU teaching faculty to explore and expand their understanding of the art and science of teaching. Learning Fellowships are available to tenure-track and non-tenure-track faculty, including instructors and lecturers, from all CWRU departments and learning units.

Since the beginning of the Learning Fellows program in 2003, interdisciplinary teaching faculty cohorts have shared their experiences from a variety of learning environments. Fellows discuss teaching and learning practices, and they are encouraged to consider the application of research-based strategies and techniques to current and future courses.

The Learning Fellows program provides teaching faculty members with a learning community of peer colleagues and common time for participants to explore the art and science of how people learn. The semester-long seminar program meets once a week to engage in activities and to discuss readings that focus on innovative teaching practices. In each session, faculty will consider innovative best practices that can be applied within classroom environments to enhance student engagement and learning.

To date, UCITE has sponsored over 250 faculty participants in this program.The overarching goal of the program is to improve student learning by empowering faculty to teach with innovative, evidence-based strategies.

Participation in the Learning Fellows program is open to new teaching faculty, faculty members who have participated in the Learning Fellows 1.0 program prior to 2018, and also senior-level faculty members who are interested in learning more about the application of Science of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) research literature. 

Meeting Times for Fall 2026

The Fall 2026 cohort of the Learning Fellows will run on Wednesdays from 12:35 pm to 1:50 pm.  Fellows will meet weekly beginning August 26 and the program will conclude on December 2, 2026. Note: Learning Fellows will not meet on Wednesday, November 25 in observance of the University holiday period.

Participation in the Learning Fellows program requires a commitment from faculty members to attend all 14 weekly seminars and actively engage with course readings, reflective journals, and program evaluations. Fellows should allow approximately four hours per week for readings and journal reflections. 

If you would like to apply for a Learning Fellowship, please check your calendars for the semester to ensure that you can participate in the 14-week seminar. We understand that professional and personal commitments may cause you to miss one of our sessions. We can work with you in these circumstances if appropriate advance notice is provided. Missing multiple sessions, however, may result in withdrawal from the program. If you have any questions as you consider applying for a fellowship, please contact the UCITE office at ucite@case.edu.

Faculty who successfully complete the Learning Fellows program receive a $2500 grant for academic purposes. Funding is available for one fiscal year, following successful completion of the program.

Application Procedures

We invite teaching faculty, of all academic categories (e.g. part-time Lecturer through Senior Faculty) to apply.  

To apply for the Learning Fellows program, please prepare a one-page cover letter and a one-page biographical sketch and submit your materials through the Learning Fellows Application Form.

1. In the one-page cover letter, explain your reasons for applying. You might discuss personal teaching experiences and potential goals for your participation in the program.
2. The one-page biographical sketch should include your educational background, employment history, and a list of recently taught courses (with approximate enrollment).
3. Please submit your materials above and complete the Learning Fellows Application Form.

LEARNING FELLOWS

(* indicates that the faculty member has since retired or left the university.)