Do you ever feel stuck in a teaching routine? Would you like to see how your colleagues engage students in their classes? Would you like to demonstrate how you teach?
The Open Class Connections: Faculty Visiting Faculty initiative provides faculty members with opportunities to connect with colleagues by opening their classes and visiting in-person or online synchronous classes for one's own reflection and learning.
The purpose is to promote collaboration, learn from colleagues, explore effective ways of teaching and engaging students, discuss challenges, and share experiences. Faculty and instructional staff are invited to participate in Open Class Connections as part of CETL's support for "making teaching and learning visible."
Please note that this program is not intended for gathering feedback about your teaching; please contact CETL to learn formative feedback programs such as the FACT and class observations.
See the Key Dates below to View the Schedule and Sign Up to open your class or visit a class.
Fall 2025 Open Class Visits
The purpose of the Open Class Connections program is to foster community among faculty members.
Potential benefits for participants (both visitors and hosts) include opportunities to:
For faculty members opening their classes:
For faculty members visiting classes:
For all faculty participants:
The Open Classroom Connections program is sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning (CETL) at the University of Southern Indiana. It is based on programs at Vanderbilt University, Yale University, and Northern Illinois University.