News and Events
The Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Assessment (CETLA) proudly salutes our faculty for their continued commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. Please view this video for a high-level overview of CETLA’s highlights from the 2024–2025 academic year.
CETLA presents its inaugural Summer Empowerment Series—an evolution of the annual Summer Lecture Series. Shifting from traditional lectures, this new series fosters engagement and innovation to empower faculty. It aims to create a platform for knowledge sharing that inspires dynamic, impactful learning experiences at Howard University and beyond.
The following dates are for the Best Practices in Distance Learning course.
May 28
June 4
June 11
June 18
Please register by emailing cetlasupport@howard.edu, please include the following:
Name
School/College
Howard University Email Address
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Learning Management System (LMS) Assistance
The Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Assessment (CETLA) will assist Faculty, Department Chairs, and Deans with the following (4) Canvas matters:
Requests to add TAs to courses
Requests to merge courses
Requests to create Organizations
Assistance with instructional strategies, e.g., setting up an exam, using the Grade Center, using Echo 360, scheduling a web conference class session using Zoom, and/or Teams, and other related academic matters
Please email cetlasupport@howard.edu directly for assistance with the previously listed (4) items and include all pertinent information for your specific requests. Please be sure to copy an academic administrator such as your Department Chair and/or Academic Dean on requests. Without the appropriate parties copied, requests will not be completed.
CETLA cannot add Instructors of Record to any courses manually within the LMS, academic administrators such as Department Chairs, etc. must add this information in Banner/BisonHub.
Please note: CETLA does not assist with SSO, technical, and/or credentials such as error messages or not having an HU email or login issues. Please contact Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) at huhelpdesk@howard.edu for assistance with technical matters.
Please register by emailing cetlasupport@howard.edu, please include the following:
Name
School/College
Howard University Email Address
The LMS Essentials Course offers a (6) self-paced module learning experience that covers the following (LMS) content:
Module 1: LMS Overview
Module 2: Managing Course Content
Module 3: Communication Tools
Module 4: Assignments
Module 5: Assessment Features
Module 6: Gradebook
These modules are designed to provide an opportunity to develop the essential skills to effectively use the Learning Management System for facilitating learning experiences across instructional modalities (i.e., in-person, online, hybrid, etc.).
Please note: If you have previously completed the Blackboard Course/Certificate, you are not required to complete the LMS Essentials Course at this time. However, the course is available to you should you desire to enroll.
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Dear Colleagues, Students, and Friends,
This summer, we have some exciting programs at Howard University designed to equip you with in-demand skills and inspire innovation.
💻 Data Science for Social Impact Bootcamp
May 19 – June 20, 2025 | Virtual | Ages 14+
Learn Python and core data science tools while exploring topics like health, education inequality, and environmental stewardship.
- Beginner-friendly and project-based
- Live sessions + flexible assignments (5–6 hours/week)
- Open to high schoolers, college students, and lifelong learners
- $25 deposit due upon acceptance
- For more information, contact Dr.Amy Quarkume at amy.yeboah@Howard.edu
📆 Application Deadline: May 9, 2025
📩 Contact: Dr. Amy Quarkume | datascience@howard.edu
🛩 Drone Academy
July 21–25, 2025 | In-Person at Howard | High School Students Only
In partnership with Amazon Robotics, students will build, program, and fly their own drones.
- Learn soldering, wiring, and drone navigation
- Free lunch and transportation provided
- Participants keep the drones they build
- Full-week participation (10 AM–4 PM daily) required
- For more information, contact Dr. Todd Shurn at tshurn@Howard.edu
📆 Application Deadline: May 30, 2025
📩 Contact: Dr. Todd Shurn | tshurn@howard.edu
🔗 Apply Now to the Drone Academy!
🔬 Research Software Engineering (RSE) Student Assistantships
Summer 2025 and Academic Year | Howard Undergraduate and Graduate Students
In collaboration with the University of Delaware, this stipend-supported research opportunity is open to undergraduate and graduate students at Howard University. RAs will:
- Contribute to research in social sciences, economics, finance, and engineering
- Develop skills in AI, machine learning, data science, and high-performance computing
- Assist with code development, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration
📩 To apply, email your interest directly to: Dr. Rajni Goel at rgoel@howard.edu
🌍 African Studies Summer Leadership Institute
June 23 – July 18, 2025 | In-Person at Howard | High School Grades 10-12
This four-week leadership institute develops youth into global leaders through workshops, guest lectures, cultural experiences, field trips, and research.
- Focus on African history, politics, music, dance, Pan-Africanism, sustainability, and global issues
- Capstone research presentations included
- Ideal for youth passionate about culture, history, and leadership
📆 Early Decision Deadline: May 15, 2025
📆 Final Deadline: June 1, 2025
📩 Contact: Dr. Traci Wyatt | tdwyatt@Howard.edu
Space is limited—apply today!
Yours in Data,
Dr. Talitha Washington
CETLA's Canvas Helpdesk hours:
Monday - Friday 8 am to 2 pm
Access via the link below
Canvas Helpdesk
If there are any issues with logging into Canvas, please work with ETS to resolve the issue by emailing huhelpdesk@howard.edu.
Please note: Everyone must complete the Multifactor Authentication (MFA) Registration.
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