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Elizabeth Crawford and Spencer Jones

Rhetoric faculty members selected for 2026 Scholarly Teaching Program

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Faculty members Elizabeth Crawford and Spencer Jones from the Department of Rhetoric in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has been selected for the 2026 Scholarly Teaching Program, a competitive initiative focused on advancing evidence-based teaching. The program supports the development of new approaches to student learning, including the integration of data-driven and digital tools that enhance engagement and strengthen communication-focused instruction.

Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
The Council on Teaching has selected Sydnee Brown and Eliza Levinson to receive the 2025-2026 Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award.

Richard E. Gibson Merit Staff Award for Innovation and Excellence in Customer Service

Thursday, March 26, 2026
Congratulations to Kris Bevelacqua!

Scholarly Teaching Program

Friday, January 16, 2026
The Center for Teaching is pleased to share that two members of your department, Elizabeth Crawford and Spencer Jones, have been accepted into the Scholarly Teaching Program.

Certificate in Artificial Intelligence

Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Students in Dana Thomann's class

Foundational skills taught in general education Rhetoric course build student confidence and community

Monday, January 5, 2026
As one of the first classes required for Iowa undergraduate students, the general education Rhetoric course requirement paves the way for students to enhance important transferable skills.

CLAS Teaching Excellence Showcase

Sunday, December 7, 2025

University of Iowa AAC&U AI Team

Monday, November 3, 2025