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CETLA is proud to congratulate the Spring 2025 Lumen Circle Fellows! These outstanding faculty members represent 12 of the 14 colleges and schools at Howard University. Their participation in this fellowship will enhance their teaching through evidence-based practices integrated with generative AI. We look forward to the innovative educational approaches they will develop and share across our academic community. 

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The following dates are for the Best Practices in Distance Learning course.

  • May 7

  • May 14

  • May 21

  • May 28

Please register by emailing cetlasupport@howard.edu, please include the following:

  • Name 

  • School/College 

  • Howard University Email Address

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Please check out the latest DOL Pod episode. We explored the latest trends in education and how digital tools are shaping the learning landscape. 🌐 Listen now and discover expert insights.

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Attention: Please Review Carefully

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. 

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Congratulations to our newest CETLA Fellows for the 2024 - 2026 academic years! Excited to see the impact you'll make in advancing excellence in teaching and learning.

Click here for information about our CETLA Fellows

 

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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.

 πŸ’» 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 

πŸ“†  Application Deadline: May 9, 2025

πŸ“© Contact: Dr. Amy Quarkume | datascience@howard.edu 

πŸ”— Apply Now to the Bootcamp!

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 πŸ›© 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

πŸ“†  Application Deadline: May 30, 2025

πŸ“© Contact: Dr. Todd Shurn | tshurn@howard.edu 

πŸ”— Apply Now to the Drone Academy!

πŸ”¬ 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

πŸ“© To apply, email your interest directly to: Dr. Rajni Goel at rgoel@howard.edu

πŸ”— Learn More Here


🌍 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

πŸ“† Early Decision Deadline: May 15, 2025

πŸ“† Final Deadline: June 1, 2025

πŸ“© Contact: Dr. Traci Wyatt | tdwyatt@Howard.edu

πŸ”— Learn More Here

πŸ“Apply Here!

Space is limitedβ€”apply today!

Yours in Dat​a​,

Dr. Talitha Washington

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CETLA's Canvas Helpdesk hours:

Monday - Friday 8 am to 2 pm

Access via the link below

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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.

Attention faculty, please include the following (3) statements in your syllabi.

The American with Disabilities (ADA) Procedures  

 

Howard University is dedicated to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all students. We are committed to ensuring that students with documented disabilities receive equal access to all course activities. If you require accommodations, please reach out to the Office of Student Accessibility (OSA) to discuss your needs in a confidential setting. The OSA is responsible for determining reasonable accommodations in both classroom and clinical settings. Please note that accommodations should be requested at the beginning of each semester and cannot be applied retroactively. To request accommodations, contact the OSA via email at accessibility@howard.edu or visit https://studentaffairs.howard.edu/Accessibility for more information.  

COVID-19 Statement for Fall 2022 

 

The indoor mask mandate has been lifted on campus for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors, with a notable exception like patient settings. Faculty may continue to require masks for individual classes. In those classes where a face mask is required, students will be directed to leave the classroom if a face mask is not worn properly to cover the nose and mouth. Any student who refuses or fails to comply with a specific classroom requirement to wear a face mask, and any other measures the University advances for the safety and protection of the Howard Community, will constitute a violation of the University’s Student Code of Conduct and could result in sanctions up to and including expulsion from the University.

Statement on Sex and Gender-Based Discrimination, Harassment and Violence  

 

Howard University’s Policy Prohibiting Sex and Gender-Based Discrimination, Sexual Misconduct and Retaliation (aka, the Title IX Policy) prohibits discrimination, harassment, and violence based on sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or marital status. With the exception of certain employees designated as confidential, note that all Howard University employees β€“ including all faculty members – are required to report any information they receive regarding known or suspected prohibited conduct under the Title IX Policy to the Title IX Office (TitleIX@howard.edu or 202-806-2550), regardless of how they learn of it. For confidential support and assistance, you may contact the Interpersonal Violence Prevention Program (202-836-1401) or the University Counseling Service (202-806-7540). To learn more about your rights, resources, and options for reporting and/or seeking confidential support services (including additional confidential resources, both on and off campus), visit titleix.howard.edu