Center for Advancing Teaching Excellence
The Center for Advancing Teaching Excellence (CATE) champions student-centered teaching and learning at the Moody College of Communication.
We work with faculty and instructors to support course design and develop teaching expertise. By fostering innovative and collaborative teaching practices, CATE aims to ensure Moody College students experience authentic and memorable learning to prepare for success in life and career.
Teaching in Spring 2025? CATE can Help!
Get a head start on preparing for spring by scheduling a CATE consultation.
We are here to help with all of your instructional design needs!
CATE Announcements
Spring 2025 New Faculty and TA Trainings
Spring 2025 training for new faculty will take place on Friday, January 10th, from 9am to 1pm in DMC 2.508. New TA training will take place on Thursday, January 9th, from 9am to 1pm (location to be determined). Time and topics will be announced soon.
Attend CATECon!
Treat yourself to a collegial spring course planning experience at CATECon! Three targeted mini sessions provide the most up-to-date instructional design support to draft your syllabus, set up your Canvas course, and plan for effective use of technology. Refreshments will be served, and door prizes will be awarded. RSVP to hold your spot on Wednesday, January 8th, from 9am to 1pm in DMC 2.508.
New Guides for Active Discussion!
Fill your teaching toolbox with evidence-based approaches for active learning! CATE presents the Active Discussion Series focusing on engaging students in both high-level critical and creative thinking to facilitate meaningful interrogation of complex discipline topics. Access step-by-step guides to try a new instructional move.
Connect with CATE
Please email our Coordinator for Teaching Excellence Rachelle (Shelly) Furness with questions, to request a training, or to make an appointment! rachelle.furness@austin.utexas.edu
If you're not finding everything you need on the website, please schedule a CATE consultation for personal and direct assistance. You can also check out The Center for Teaching and Learning or UT Austin's Faculty Central hub for teaching guidance, as well as information on important topics for faculty members, such as campus facilities and employee resources.