CITL Opportunities
The Center for Interdisciplinary Teaching & Learning (CITL) recognizes that undergraduate students learn best when they reflect upon how and not just what they are learning, when they have excellent teachers, and when they view learning as a life-long process. CITL is proud to offer research opportunities to current students, development opportunities for faculty and aspiring teachers, and more.
Opportunities
Undergraduate Research
Research Application
This CGS program provides a stipend for undergraduate research. Work with the Center for Interdisciplinary Teaching & Learning to find an opportunity that matches your passions.
Directed Studies
Directed studies provide academic credit for undergraduate research. Work with Student Services at the College of General Studies to discuss directed study options.
E-portfolio Information
During the two-year Boston University College of General Studies (CGS) program, CGS students record their learning journey on an e-Portfolio where they publish assignments, interdisciplinary reflections, self-assessments, and their final Capstone project. Below, find more information on how to use e-portfolios and past student e-portfolio award winners.
E-Portfolio Tutor: Need help with e-Portfolio? First, follow these directions for setting up e-Portfolios. If you need help, this year’s e-Portfolio tutor, Anthony Alava, will be working to assist with e-Portfolios. Anthony is available during the following hours for the Spring 2024 semester:
Tuesdays: 1:30-4 p.m., In-Person at the Writing Center, Room 330B
Tuesdays: 6-7 p.m., Zoom drop-in at this link(password: eport)
Thursdays: 1:30-4 p.m., In-Person at the Writing Center, Room 330B
Opportunities
Faculty Development and Lifelong Learners
E-portfolio Assessment
BU College of General Studies (CGS) assesses students using e-Portfolios and a rubric designed by the College, and the results show CGS above its peers in helping students to build critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills.
Pedagogy Fellows
The Center for Interdisciplinary Teaching & Learning (CITL) offers pedagogy fellow positions that give graduate and post-doctoral students much-needed teaching experience while they prepare or search for full-time jobs. Here’s how you can apply.
Submit to Impact
Impact: The Journal of the Center for Interdisciplinary Teaching & Learning is a peer-reviewed, bi-annual online journal that publishes scholarly and creative non-fiction essays about the theory, practice and assessment of interdisciplinary education.
Institutes
The Center for Interdisciplinary Teaching & Learning is home to several Institutes, which are led by faculty dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary research in various subjects. Learn more on each:
Institute for the Study of Irish Culture
Conferences
Each year, the Center for Interdisciplinary Teaching & Learning invites scholars from around the world to explore a timely topic from an interdisciplinary perspective. Learn more about the themes, schedules, and keynotes for our annual conference.
Poetry Reading Series
Co-sponsored by the Center for Interdisciplinary Teaching & Learning, College of General Studies, and the BU Center for the Humanities (BUCH), the Poetry Reading Series strives to make poetry a fundamental part of university and community life.