The Moody College Center for Advancing Teaching Excellence (CATE) is a new organization that will shine a spotlight on outstanding teaching and encourage effective teaching practices. Learn more about our initiatives, services we provide, and news and events in the exciting world of Moody teaching and learning.
Please download the updated policies on dropping courses and changing grading status that apply to undergraduates during the spring 2021 semester. Include this information in your syllabus.
Fall 2020 Highlights
Moody Shout Outs
See how the Moody community expressed gratitude for each other just before Thanksgiving break.
One Thing That Works
Hear from Moody faculty about how they are using small, easily implementable improvements to their classes to really make a difference in the learning experience for their students.
Inclusive Teaching Series
CATE hosted the first Inclusive Teaching Series for Moody College graduate students in fall 2020. This interactive series included remote sessions on grading and feedback, maintaining student engagement in the online environment, and dealing with difficult situations in the classroom. We are hosting this series again, open to both graduate students and faculty, in January at the start of the spring semester. If you're unable to attend a live session, there is a web-based version available as well.
Undergraduate Learning Assistant (ULA) Program
The fourth year of the ULA program is off to a great start. We have a unique and diverse group of 11 talented ULAs supporting 10 courses across Moody College this spring. We've finished our three-day training in mid-January and the cohort is excited for the semester to get underway!
On this site
News & Events
Faculty and graduate student spotlights, upcoming events, articles on teaching and learning, and more.
Initiatives
Current and upcoming initiatives in teaching and learning in Moody.
Teaching & Technology
Resources for designing and teaching courses, using technology, and best practices in teaching and learning.
About Us
Information on the center including services and staff.
What are people saying about CATE?
During Fall 2020, CATE staff have been a wonderful resource to me. They have responded to my inquiries and requests for help after hours during evenings and weekends. They have had immense patience and a willingness to help that is remarkable. They never fail to convey to me that they are keenly interested in the issues and problems that I bring to them, and they are indefatigable in searching for solutions.
- Minette (Meme) Drumwright, Associate Professor, Advertising & Public Relations
It was great to have Moody resources when we were scrambling just to keep our heads above water. But now it’s imperative to be proactive about pedagogy and engage in the best practices – CATE directly leads us in this mission. CATE makes Moody the home of better educators.
- Kathleen McElroy, Professor and Director, Journalism and Media
As a professor who likes to try new things, it's reassuring to know CATE always has my back. I couldn't do what I do without them. The Center for Advanced Teaching Excellence is a one stop shop for a professor who wants to shine. At the end of the day, teaching is about engaging your students, and that is where CATE makes a difference for all of us.
- Joe Cutbirth, Assistant Professor of Instruction, Communication Studies
CATE looks so amazing and I'm so grateful that you, your team, and the college are devoting such care and attention to pedagogy, not just right now with online teaching but in general.
- Lesley Willard, Lecturer, Radio-Television-Film
