Course Design Institute

This is an exciting, intensive, on-campus opportunity for RIT faculty who are ready to create a new course or give an existing one a fresh, effective redesign for the 2026-2027 academic year. Over the Institute’s three days (13 contact hours), we will work together through hands-on activities, engaging group discussions, and guided workshops. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of evidence-based design principles, including how to:

• Write clear, meaningful, and measurable learning outcomes.
• Develop learning activities that directly support your students' success.
• Skillfully scaffold major learning activities to guide students step-by-step.
• Design assessments that truly measure what students have learned.

By the end of the Institute, participants will walk away with drafts of at least three essential items:

• A revised or newly developed syllabus.
• A course map laying out modules up to the first major assessment.
• A written reflection on how this experience has shaped your approach to course design.
   

The CDI is open to all full-time RIT faculty (tenured, tenure‑track, visiting, and lecturers). Space is limited, and participants will be selected to form a diverse, interdisciplinary cohort.

The 2026 Course Design Institute will be held on campus (no remote option available):

• Monday, May 12: 9-12:00 p.m.; 1-3:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 13: 9-12:00 p.m.; 1-3:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 14: 9-12:00 p.m.; 1-3:00 p.m.
   

Complete this short application form by April 13, 2026.

Visit our Course Design and Assessment Planning website to learn more about course design as an evidence-based teaching strategy that enhances student learning.

For questions, please email ctl@rit.edu.