A well-optimized, accessible course, reduces barriers, allowing all students to access, interact with, and benefit from the material in meaningful ways. Our review process evaluates and recommends enhancements using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to ensure that your course is both inclusive and adaptable, providing a comprehensive learning experience for all. Meet with a learning designer to review your course → Learn more about our accessibility tool, YuJa Panorama, in Canvas →

Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to redefine the academic landscape. To prepare our students, our courses must reflect AI's latest developments, ethical considerations, and practical applications. Learn more about AI at Quinnipiac and the tools available to students, faculty, and staff → Book an AI teaching consultation →

Good course design is important because it ensures that courses are coherent, engaging, and accessible to all learners. Our services can help you create learning environments that promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and active participation, fostering deeper understanding and retention of material. Book a consultation with a learning designer →

Through applying the QM framework to your existing course, you can ensure that your course is well-structured, supports diverse learning needs, and meets best practices in instructional design, all of which directly impact student learning, engagement, success, and retention. A Quality Matters (QM) course review by a QILT team member will emphasize:

• Clear learning objectives
• Alignment between course components (assessments, materials, activities)
• Accessibility
• Usability

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From planning and stakeholder engagement to implementation and review, we can help your program navigate the challenges and opportunities that come with curricular change. Learn more about our curriculum design and revision services →

The Faculty Advancement in Teaching Excellence unit supports faculty across all disciplines in enhancing their instructional techniques. Focusing on inclusive practices, evidence-based pedagogy, and the effective integration of technology, our services aim to sustain and grow Quinnipiac’s first-rate educational culture. Through collaboration with faculty, community building, and attention to current and emerging trends in higher education, Faculty Advancement in Teaching Excellence fosters a learning environment that responds to the evolving needs of both educators and students. We lead and support teaching workshops, curricular projects, discipline-specific teaching initiatives, and communities of practice, and we curate resources tailored to faculty goals.

In addition, Faculty Advancement in Teaching Excellence houses key pedagogical programs such as Quinnipiac University Writing and Critical Thinking (QUWACT), the Inclusive Excellence in Teaching Lab (IETL), and the work of faculty fellows engaged in transformative teaching projects. Connect with Dr. Sara Rzeszutek, director of faculty advancement in teaching excellence →

Using media in your course can help make complex concepts more accessible to students and enhance their understanding by appealing to multiple learning styles. The use of media also promotes active learning, encourages collaboration, and can increase knowledge retention by reinforcing concepts in different ways. Videos in particular can offer real-world examples and foster deeper connections to learning material. Work with us on integrating video and other media into your course →

QILT has a portfolio of tools related to AI, creative and design, media, interactive learning and collaboration, productivity, surveying, and more. QU’s IT groups manage a number of other tools that support learning as well. See the platforms and tools QILT supports → Learn more about the platforms and tools QU IT supports →