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We all know teaching is difficult. Luckily, there are many support systems in place at UNM to help you make the most of your time in and out of your classes — whether they are virtual spaces or a lecture hall.

 

Offices at UNM to support quality instruction include the Center for Teaching and Learning, the Office of the Provost and Information Technologies.

 

Do you have a resource for managing, improving or enjoying your classroom? Let us know at advance@unm.edu.

The UNM Center for Teaching and Learning

Type of support offered: teaching feedback and resources, trainings, workshops

For: faculty, GAs and TAs, students

Faculty, GA and TA topics: best practices for teaching and academic classroom management, technical support Student topics: improving studying and writing skills, conversation groups, STEM tutoring 

At a glance: If you are a faculty member, graduate or teaching assistant and have questions about teaching, need professional development, or about academic classroom management, the UNM Center for Teaching and Learning is the best place to start.  The center oversees UNM’s teaching awards, coordinates instructional design support for faculty, and provides assistance with videos, graphics, animation and interactive media used in online classes.

 

CTL also offers a variety of support services for undergraduate and graduate students including tutoring and writing help.

2025 Get Set Reset Keynote Speech

Dr. Leola Tsinnajinnie Paquin, an Associate Professor of Native American Studies and 2024-2025 UNM Presidential Teaching Fellow, gave the keynote for the 2025 Get Set, Reset conference. Her presentation focused on thoughtful resiliency, and examines what it means to bring our hearts to teaching and learning in these chaotic and challenging times. She also explored the importance of supporting students to also bring their whole selves to their educational journeys.

Learn more about CTL

The UNM Center for Teaching and Learning has many wonderful resources for faculty and students, from teaching reviews to peer tutoring services and more. Get to know more about five of their top resources in this video with Stephanie Spong, who leads CTL’s teaching support and digital learning efforts.

Add student support from CTL to your curriculum

CTL makes it easy for all instructors to build student support into their curriculum, including drop in and embedded tutoring; in-class learning strategy workshops; and writing workshops. Learn more about five ways to do so in this video from CTL’s Interim Executive Director Stephanie Sanchez.

Learn about technology-enhanced classrooms

Did you know UNM has several classrooms that are specially equipped to facilitate active learning and group work? Instructors in any discipline can apply to use them. Find out how — and learn the answer to frequently asked questions about TELS — in this video with Jenn Pollard, who works in teaching support at the UNM Center for Teaching and Learning.

FAQS about CTL

UNM Academic Technologies

Type of support offered: direct support with academic software, hardware and other technologies

For: faculty, GAs and TAs, students

Common services provided: Help using Canvas, classroom technology and Adobe Creative Cloud.

At a glance: Academic Technologies helps faculty members, graduate or teaching assistants and students with teaching and learning through tools, technologies, and processes.

FAQs about Academic Technologies

Other resources for teaching and learning support