Are you ready to elevate your online teaching skills and become a TOP online instructor? Applications are now open for the Teaching Online Preparation (TOP) Academy. This prestigious program is designed to empower new instructors to teach online.
As a TOP Academy participant, you'll gain hands-on experience in course design, curriculum alignment, content creation, and assessment strategies. Each module focuses on practical skills that will transform your teaching. Participants who complete the program will earn special badges to showcase their achievements.
Why Apply?
- Develop high-quality online courses aligned with best practices.
- Engage students with dynamic content, assessments, and feedback strategies.
- Join a community of like-minded educators in the first cohort of this selective program.
How to Apply
Submit your application by the deadline to be considered for the next cohort of TOP Academy. Applications are limited, and department chairs will provide letters of support to endorse your participation.
Find Out More
Register for the Information Session (12/9 at 12 p.m.).
Application Deadline: January 1, 2026
Don’t miss out. Apply now and take your online teaching to the next level!
For more information, please visit our SharePoint page, a faculty resource that describes TOP Academy and includes a link to recordings of previous information sessions, or contact Dr. Colleen M. Smith directly ([email protected]).
