Building Community and Belonging in the Classroom (For Faculty)
A 60-minute session for Columbia faculty.
Creating a sense of community and belonging is foundational to student engagement, motivation, and success. In this session, you will explore practical strategies for fostering rapport with students and supporting meaningful student-to-student connections. You will learn how to co-create community agreements, integrate inclusive practices, and design early-course activities that promote trust, respect, and collaboration. Whether you teach a large lecture or small seminar, this session offers adaptable strategies to help cultivate a classroom culture in which all students feel seen, valued, and ready to learn.
Unable to join us for this session? Engage with our on-demand resources: Community Building in the Classroom, TeachingTalks by CTL: Community Agreements, and the Guide for Inclusive Teaching. You can also schedule a consultation, or find other workshops on our CTL events calendar.
Columbia University makes every effort to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Contact [email protected] or 212.854.1692 for accommodations.
This event may be photographed. Note, if this is an online event, CTL staff may take screenshots. For concerns, contact [email protected].
