Williams Hall, 303 S. School Street, Normal, IL, 61761, United States

The Center for Integrated Professional Development’s Early Career Learning Community offers course instructors in their first through third years of service at ISU a combination of professional development and peer support. Join us for a series of engaging conversations on teaching, learning, and thriving in academia. 



For fall 2025, our focus will be on the book A Pedagogy of Kindness, by Catherine Denial. This book presents a fresh perspective on teaching that focuses on ensuring justice, believing in our students and colleagues, and contributing to both student and faculty success. Denial offers practical techniques for creating syllabi, developing student assessments, and creating trust and belonging in the classroom.  



Copies of A Pedagogy of Kindness are available to attendees. An electronic version is accessible through Milner Library, and the audiobook is available through Normal Public Library (for those with a library card).To request a copy, or join this learning community, please email Dana Karraker, dmkarra@ilstu.edu



Synchronous Meeting Dates: Wednesday, September 17 or Thursday, September 18 Wednesday, October 22 or Thursday, October 23 Wednesday, December 3 or Thursday, December 4