The Teaching and Learning Transformation Hub at the Community College of Aurora is your central space for advancing effective, inclusive, and innovative teaching. This LibGuide connects you with tools, research, and community to support your growth as an educator and to promote student success.
We are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, reflection, and innovation. Whether you’re enhancing your course design, exploring new teaching approaches, or connecting with faculty peers, the Hub is here to support your professional journey.
Your Best Course Ever (YBCE) is a paid, semester-long professional development program that guides faculty and instructors in redesigning their courses around evidence-based and high-impact teaching practices that promote equitable student success.
Through a collaborative 12-week redesign process, participants make small, practical teaching changes during the spring semester while planning for larger course transformations in the fall.
Program highlights:
12-week asynchronous course in Spring 2026
$1,000 stipend for completion + 10 Professional Development Units for Instructors
Monthly implementation meetings in Fall 2026 ($500 stipend)
Open to all CCA faculty and instructors
YBCE is ideal for educators who want to make their courses more engaging, inclusive, and effective—while connecting with colleagues who share a passion for student success.
Apply now to design your best course yet!
📅 Applications are open now. Apply for YBCE
Join us on January 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Teaching & Tacos, a mid-winter gathering filled with food, community, and practical teaching ideas. Join us on Zoom or in the Hub for interactive workshops on evidence-based teaching practices. Instructors, attend all three sessions to receive 4 professional development units.
| Session / Topic | Facilitator | Time | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workforce Competencies You’re Already Teaching: Helping Students See the Connection | Heather Lang | 9:00–10:15 a.m. | Hybrid |
| Exploring Play-Based Pedagogy | Mary Sellers | 10:30–11:45 a.m. | Hybrid |
| Lunch | — | 12:00–1 p.m. | In person |
| Service Learning: A High Impact Practice | Braden Neihart | 1 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. | Hybrid |
Academic professional development workshops are typically not compensated with a stipend. For instructors, participation in academic professional development workshops may count toward instructor pay advancement. For faculty members, participation may count toward institutional service. We encourage you to chat with your department chair to explore how these benefits apply to you. We can't wait to see you there and grow together!
In rare cases, a stipend may be available for mandatory training and workshops or for grant-supported professional development. If a stipend is available, we'll provide an explicit statement indicating the amount of the stipend and what you'll need to do to receive it. The Hub's PD calendar flags professional development opportunities that are compensated with a green dollar sign.
If you have any questions about our professional development opportunities or this compensation policy, please don't hesitate to reach out to The Hub at TheHub.CCA@ccaurora.edu. We're always happy to help you navigate your professional development journey at CCA.
