Professional Development - Incentive Opportunities
UTSA is committed to supporting a culture of pedagogical innovation and digital transformation for student learning and success. The division of Academic Innovation provides faculty with dedicated support, resources and professional development opportunities. Through these collaborative activities, we’re championing innovative and transformational practices that help our students grow and succeed.
Special programs for graduate assistants and undergraduate students can be found on this webpage as well.
The following list of initiatives is organized by semester. Incentive details and new courses will be updated as they become available.
: Faculty members are invited to participate in this opportunity.
: Students are invited to participate in this opportunity.
Please contact Academic Innovation academicinnovation@utsa.edu if you have any questions.
Spring 2025
Proposal Deadline: Submit your application by Friday, December 3rd at 11:59 pm CT.
Incentive: Receive a stipend of $1,000 ($500 per semester)
Through fostering community and a sense of belonging on campus, the Student Experience Project aims to create a future of higher education where all students, especially those who face barriers, feel supported to overcome academic challenges and graduate successfully.
Fall 2024
Proposal Deadline: Share your interest, several opportunities available
Incentive: One-time supplement of $500 for a microcredential course. One-time supplement of $1,500 for the ETP or EOTP certificate.
UTSA is excited to collaborate with the UT System and the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) to provide faculty with microcredential opportunities that encourage the adoption of evidence-based teaching practices aimed at promoting student success.
Explore ACUE courses designed to enhance faculty development and elevate student success through professional development programs that emphasize high-quality instruction.
Proposal Deadline: September 6, 2024, by EOD
Incentive: One-time supplement of $500
The Civil Discourse Faculty Learning Community is designed to help faculty members explore and implement strategies for promoting civil discourse in their classrooms and the broader campus community. By joining, you will be part of a collaborative effort to foster respectful and constructive dialogue among students, enhancing the educational experience and contributing to a positive campus climate.
Proposal Deadline: March 31, 2025, by 5:00 p.m.
Incentive: Two(2)/$3,000 teaching grants
The Academy of Distinguished Teaching Scholars (ADTS) and Academic Innovation (AI) are pleased to announce the Strategies for Teaching, Assessment & Retention Grants (STAR) program for Fall 2024. The program seeks proposals to develop and implement innovative and/or effective pedagogy, digital literacy, experiential learning, evidence-based research and practices, or the use of technology to enhance accessibility and undergraduate student success. Proposals should describe how their teaching practices promote student success while enhancing student engagement and retention.
