Ep 1: Teaching, Research, and the CIRTL Connection

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Start your day out right by tuning in to a short update with Margie Pinnell on what's happening this week in CETL, then stick around for our interview this week with Michael Decker from the University of Idaho's College of Graduate Studies!What does it take to prepare graduate students for careers in academia? In this episode of Faculty Lounge, Beth chats with Michael Decker about graduate student professional development, including grant writing, teacher preparation, and the role of CIRTL in shaping future faculty. Together, they explore how these experiences help students move beyond the classroom and into the broader work of research, teaching, and learning.Connect with Michael: https://www.uidaho.edu/people/mdeckerCheck out CIRTL's website: https://cirtl.net

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