Program Initiatives

  • CETO (Certificate of Excellence for Teaching Online)
    A semester-long, hybrid professional development course that helps UNT instructors apply inclusive, evidence-based practices in their online teaching. Through a supportive learning community, participants design engaging content and learning experiences to improve student success and belonging.
  • CLAW Institute (Collaborative Learning Active Workspaces Institute)
    A semester-long, hybrid faculty learning community focused on active learning and technology-enhanced instruction. UNT instructors engage in online modules and synchronous meetings to design engaging, team-based learning experiences that support student success.
  • GAIT (Generative AI Institute for Teaching)
    A semester-long faculty learning community that explores ethical, effective applications of Generative AI in teaching and learning. Through online modules and virtual meetings, instructors engage with topics like chatbots, skill development, multimodal assignments, and the evolving role of AI in education.
  • GSTEP (Graduate Student Teaching Excellence Program)
    An online, semester-long course designed to prepare UNT graduate students for effective college-level teaching. Through structured modules and a teaching practicum, participants gain foundational skills in lesson planning, assessment, and inclusive pedagogy to support diverse learners in higher education.
  • OCAI (Open Course Authoring Institute)
    A fully online, asynchronous course that guides UNT instructors in creating open, accessible, and inclusive course content in Canvas. Participants develop at least three content modules, replacing traditional textbooks or third-party materials with customized, multimodal learning resources.
  • Online.UNT.edu
    View information for Online Degree Programs and Certificates that are offered at UNT.
  • Outstanding Online Course Awards Program
    A University-wide program to recognize excellence in the instructional design and facilitation of online courses.
  • Teaching Recognition
    Celebrating excellence in teaching at UNT, this initiative includes programs like the Outstanding Online Teacher & Course Awards and Thank a Teacher. These efforts recognize faculty who demonstrate innovation, dedication, and impact in student learning—both online and in the classroom.