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Emergency Alert
UDC Operating Remotely Through Wednesday, Jan. 28

The University of the District of Columbia’s academic and administrative offices will conduct business remotely on Tuesday, January 27 and Wednesday, January 28. All on-campus activities, including athletic-related activities, are cancelled.

Staff: Contact your immediate supervisor with questions or for further instruction regarding remote work expectations. 

Faculty: Reach out to your immediate supervisor and/or the dean for questions and further instruction regarding the transition to emergency remote instruction (ERI).  The Center for the Advancement of Learning (CAL) is available to support faculty with instructional continuity, including support for Blackboard, Zoom, Webex and other teaching and learning technologies. 

CAL Faculty Support Resources

calhelpdesk@udc.edu 
Virtual Office Hours
Consultation Request Form
For learning technology tools and on-demand faculty resources, please visit CAL’s website.

Students: Due to inclement weather, the university will be closed to face-to-face operations. Instruction will be moved to emergency remote, including synchronous and asynchronous methods. Certain laboratory, clinical, and other hands-on classes for which in-person instruction is a requirement may necessitate a make-up lesson, but every effort will be made to pursue virtual learning to the extent possible. Where synchronous virtual instruction is intended, published class meeting times must be observed so that students’ schedules are not disrupted.

The safety and security of our students, faculty, staff, and the broader community remain our top priority. We will continue to provide updates regarding the status of the university’s academic and administrative offices as conditions change.

Please continue to check our website and social media channels for the latest information.

If you have any safety concerns, contact OPSEM at 202-274-5050. For all immediate emergencies, call 911. 

Thank you for your continued dedication to our students and to UDC’s mission. 

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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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