
Part-Time Educators Program (PEP)
We all have expertise in the subject matter that we teach. But how much of it are students actually learning? This is where CELTUA can assist and be especially beneficial to part-time educators. CELTUA programs deal with teaching techniques and methods for enhancing the learning process. CELTUA brings presenters with nationwide credentials on scholarly teaching methods to lead seminars and workshops. CELTUA also hosts programs through which members of the Miami community can meet and exchange ideas and tips, as well as address problems which arise in teaching. And CELTUA maintains a library offering the latest publications on college teaching.
The CELTUA library, workshops and seminars are open and available to all faculty/educators without charge. (In fact, most include lunch or refreshments depending upon the time of day.) CELTUA events also provide a great way to meet other faculty on an informal basis.
Part-time faculty are able to earn up to $300 from the Center for the Enhancement of Learning, Teaching, and University Assessment. CELTUA is offering all part-timers the opportunity to establish a PEP Account with CELTUA, and receive $25 for each CELTUA workshop or seminar they attend. In addition to CELTUA seminars, you may also receive credit for sessions offered by any of the following sources:
- King Library in Oxford holds workshops on technology
- Advanced Learning Technologies will offer SOME sessions on Blackboard (the web course package) near the beginning of the semester.
- The Center for Writing Excellence offers workshops
- The Center for Teaching and Learning in Middletown also offers seminars
- You may earn up to half your sessions by attending the Lilly Conference on College Teaching. When you register, mark your institution as Miami University and indicate that you are a member of PEP, and the cost of your registration will be zeroed (not counting meals or preconference events). Register early seating is limited.
If you attend a seminar other than CTL or CELTUA, report your attendance at each seminar to CELTUA celt@muohio.edu no later than 15 days after the event.
PEP funds can be used for travel to out-of-town academic functions, for software, or any other materials used in teaching. Popular items that have been purchased by faculty through similar programs have included digital cameras, i-Pods, ink and photographic paper for printers, and specialized software. A number of faculty have also combined the funds with grants and funds from other sources to travel to conventions and meetings in their disciplines. Balances do not carry across academic years—amounts not spent by June 1 will be forfeited.
For information on upcoming seminars, visit the CELTUA Seminar Calendar for session titles, times, and discrptions. If you have any questions, contact CELTUA at celt@muohio.edu or 513-529-9266.
Information & Newsletters
CELTUA Teaching Effectiveness Retreat Dinner
Learn about other programs, grants, and resources offered by CELTUA.WHEN & WHERE
September 6, 2011 Tuesday: 5:00-7:00 PM: 212 MacMillan Hall
RSVP: CELTUA
- PEP Brochure (pdf)
- Part-Time News
- Mark Your Calendar
- Publications and Policies
- Online directory
- Guidance and consulting to improve classroom dynamics
- Audio Video Equipment at:
- Trouble with on campus or off campus network: MCIS help desk (513) 529-7900
- Library catalogue for books or videos
- To arrange 2-way video conferences between Oxford and or Hamilton and or Middletown: Academic Technology Services
Please click on each link above to view the information.


