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Campus Alert
Update on Facilities Emergency

Following the electrical incident originating in Building 42, significant progress has been made in assessing the affected facilities. Power is expected to be restored to Buildings 38, 39, 43 and 47 within the next several hours.

Buildings 32 and 42 will remain closed through the end of this week while additional assessments are completed and necessary repairs are implemented.

Academic Operations

  • SEAS will remain on Emergency Remote Instruction (ERI) through the end of the week.
  • Classes for all non-SEAS students will resume normal operations.
  • Classes at the Law School, Community College, Congress Heights and the DCA Aviation Hangar will continue as scheduled.

Administrative Operations

  • Administrative and support functions at the Van Ness campus will resume normal business operations.

SEAS Faculty, Staff and Students

SEAS staff should contact their supervisors regarding remote work expectations. SEAS faculty should coordinate with their supervisors regarding ERI and may contact CAL for instructional technology support, including Blackboard, Zoom and Webex, at [email protected].

The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and community remains our highest priority. We will continue to provide updates as additional information becomes available.

For safety concerns, contact OPSEM at 202-274-5050. For emergencies, call 911.

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Professional Development

Professional Development

The Center for the Advancement of Learning (CAL) offers a dynamic range of training and growth opportunities for the UDC community in synchronous, asynchronous, and in-person formats. Our programs equip faculty and staff with the skills to excel in course design, instructional innovation, and learning technologies. Participants stay ahead of emerging trends, refine their expertise, and integrate new strategies into their teaching. Rooted in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), CAL fosters excellence through evidence-based best practices that enhance education and student success. 

Our Programs

Certificate Programs

The Center for the Advancement of Learning offers diverse training programs for UDC faculty, staff, and graduate assistants, covering topics such as digital teaching, course design, assessments, and essential platforms within the UDC ecosystem. These programs are designed to equip participants with the skills needed to enhance teaching effectiveness and support student success. Upon completion, participants earn competency-based digital badges or certificates. 

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Monthly Webinars

The Center for the Advancement of Learning announces monthly webinars in the CAL Connect Newsletter, covering a variety of topics led by experts from the UDC community and select vendors within our ecosystem. These professional development sessions equip participants with essential skills to enhance instructional effectiveness and promote student success. 

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The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)

At UDC’s Center for the Advancement of Learning, SoTL principles guide our approach to faculty and staff consultations, course design initiatives, and campus-wide professional development workshops focused on effective teaching practices.

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Myrtilla Miners Faculty Fellows Initiative (MMFI)

The Myrtilla Miner Faculty Fellows program is a professional development initiative that supports faculty in enhancing teaching and learning across all course formats—online, hybrid, HyFlex, and in-person. Funded by the Office of the Chief Academic Officer (OCAO), the program promotes innovation, encourages peer collaboration, and helps build instructional leadership across UDC.

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CAL Faculty Book Club

The CAL Faculty Book Club is an inclusive space where faculty, leadership, and staff can engage in meaningful discussions about teaching, learning, and professional growth. We meet once a month to explore books that inspire new ideas, enhance instructional practices, and foster critical conversations.

Anyone is welcome to suggest a book, or a CAL team member may select a book to guide our discussions. The book club provides an opportunity to exchange ideas, gain new perspectives, and apply insights to teaching, learning, and professional development.

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Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)

The Center for the Advancement of Learning (CAL) facilitates Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) that work collaboratively to enhance teaching effectiveness and improve student learning outcomes. Our Faculty Learning Communities (FLCs) meet monthly in a virtual format via Webex, providing a space for faculty to exchange ideas, explore best practices, and implement innovative teaching strategies.

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