The Center for Teaching & Learning serves as a catalyst for promoting a culture of pedagogical excellence at Marquette University.

Rooted in Ignatian pedagogy and the scholarship of teaching and learning, the Center for Teaching & Learning is committed to the professional development of the campus teaching community. We work with faculty to support sound pedagogical practice while respecting individual learning differences, and help all instructors create a learning environment where all teachers and learners can succeed and flourish.  Read more about our services offered...

Melissa ShewCongratulations to Dr. Melissa Shew

Our Associate Director of Teaching Excellence on receiving the 2025 IWL Inspire Award! This prestigious honor celebrates individuals who have made a meaningful impact through their leadership on Marquette’s campus. Learn more about Melissa and this award.

Ignation Pedagogy at Marquette

Promoting exceptional undergraduate and graduate education grounded in principles of Ignatian pedagogy.

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Support for all faculty and Teaching Assistants to discuss any aspect of your teaching and goals.

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Seminar-style discussions with workshop-style activities to both think and play critically.

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Faculty Diversity Book Club, Fall 2024 -Spring 2025. Register to join.

Fall 2024 - Spring 2025 Diversity Book Club Slections


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A syposium focused on participating
faculty as educators, scholars, and
leaders at Marquette.

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Join us for one or all 5 of our new informal discussion series for faculty. Find them all here.


Check out this excellent “start of the semester” article from Dr. Melissa Shew in Conversations on Jesuit Education entitled The Intimacy on the Return to Teaching! We also have a Spotlight Series on Medium. This interview series pays special attention to teaching as a profession and vocation at Marquette. All kinds of instructors and faculty will be profiled. If you would like to recommend someone you know (or yourself!) to be profiled in this series, please contact us at ctl@marquette.edu.


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Notes on “The Midsemester Pivot”―Before Spring Break

Gerry Canavan

A framework to think about how to make a major change in a course at midterms in order to salvage or revive a challenging class situation.


Climate Action in the Classroom: Tactics and Strategies to Build Resilience

Learn how to develop tactics, strategies, and syllabus language about climate action in classrooms across Marquette. Register here.