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CELT Mission

CELT advances educational excellence at the University of Kentucky through (1) collaboration with faculty, staff, and students; (2) partnerships with academic and administrative units; and (3) leadership on the challenges, opportunities, and issues impacting teaching and learning in higher education. Regardless of the form and setting in which teaching and learning take place, CELT is an expert and committed presence to foster community, collaboration, and innovation for instructor and student success at UK. For more on our work, see our annual reports.

Register for 5-Part Series on Supporting First-Gen Students, 9/5-10/3

This five-session program will explore the unique challenges, strengths, and experiences of first-generation college students with the goal of developing and refining actionable insights for all student learning and success. Each session will be facilitated by a different individual or group with expertise that is deeply connected to UK’s educational and student success mission.

Nominate Faculty, Graduate Students to Serve on Committee to Review Outstanding Teaching Awards

The Office for Faculty Advancement and the Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching are forming a committee to review the process, format and other aspects of the annual Provost’s Outstanding Teaching Awards. Nominations, including self-nominations, are due by 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 21.

UK Celebrates 2025 Outstanding Teaching Award Winners

The University of Kentucky recognized exceptional faculty and graduate teaching assistants with the Outstanding Teaching Awards during the 2025 UK Faculty Awards Ceremony held Thursday, May 1. The Outstanding Teaching Awards annually recognize faculty and graduate teaching assistants who demonstrate outstanding performance as instructors across all learning environments.