The Inclusive Pedagogy Institute

Summer/Fall 2023 – Spring 2024

The Inclusive Pedagogy Initiative and the Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL), together with CAS Diversity & Inclusion and Boston University Diversity & Inclusion (BU D&I), are pleased to announce the second annual Inclusive Pedagogy Institute (BU IPI). The BU IPI offers a unique opportunity for participants to come together to consider innovative course design, classroom techniques, and departmental engagement practices that create inclusive and supportive learning environments.

The Institute, which will take place in person from June 6-8, 2023, is the foundation of a year-long experience of practice and inquiry within learning communities for the eighteen participants in this cohort.

Application information

Who may apply?

All BU faculty who design and teach stand-alone courses at the undergraduate or graduate level at BU and will be teaching throughout AY23-24 are encouraged to apply. We welcome applications from all disciplines and fields and at all levels of knowledge of inclusive pedagogy.

When are applications due?

Applications are due by 5pm on Wednesday, March 22.

When will I find out if I have been accepted into the IPI?

Applicants will be notified between April 22-26.  Please see the table below for further information on the relevant dates.

What are IPI participants expected to do?

Participants are asked to commit to the full 3 days of the summer in-person Institute from 6-8 June. Over the course of the three days, participants will develop their idea/s for specific projects they might undertake during the year. Facilitators for the Institute will help participants to form small learning communities that will meet regularly throughout the academic year for members to support each other in achieving project goals. Participants are also asked to meet with Megan Sullivan, Faculty Director for the Inclusive Pedagogy Initiative, on a regular basis to discuss their projects.

Is there any compensation offered?

IPI participants receive $2000 over the course of the program: $1000 is disbursed following the summer Institute, and the remaining $1000 is split over the two semesters of the academic year.

How to apply

Please complete the application form, which includes several questions to for you to consider. The recommended length for your responses to these questions is 150-250 words. The questions are listed below to help you prepare your responses.

• What is your current understanding of inclusive pedagogy?
• Tell us about a time when you encountered a challenging situation involving inclusive teaching practices in your class/es and how you responded.
• If you do employ inclusive practices, what are some examples you use currently?
• Are there key areas where you are seeking to grow in your pedagogy?
• What are your previous experiences participating in a learning community or cohort?

Application Form

What will the Inclusive Pedagogy Institute cover?

We plan to offer plenty of hands-on opportunities as well as time for listening and learning, discussion, and community building. However, the overall program and guest speakers are still being finalized. Please check back in mid-April to learn more about the program.

Who is creating the program?

The BU Inclusive Pedagogy Institute is the result of creative and collaborative input from numerous people, including the planning team consisting of Megan Sullivan (Faculty Director of Inclusive Pedagogy Initiative), Deb Breen (CTL), Francie Latour (BU Diversity & Inclusion), and Vincent L. Stephens (CAS-Diversity & Inclusion).

Learn More

For more information about the program, please contact Megan Sullivan at msullvan@bu.edu.