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Innovative Practices in Large Courses Community

Photo of a large lecture hall filled with students seated with laptops and notebooks. An instructor stands at the front near a podium, with a chalkboard and projector screen behind them. White text on the image states fostering engagement, connection, and impact in large‑enrollment courses, with a subtitle indicating it is a community of practice.

Overview

The Innovative Practices in Large Courses Community of Practice provides a collaborative space for instructors navigating the unique dynamics of high-enrollment classes. Together, members explore active learning strategies, provide one another with support and connection, and refine practical approaches to foster meaningful, student-centered learning environments in large settings.

Community Leads

  • Patricia Morton, Cell Biology and Neuroscience, School of Arts and Sciences
  • Charles (Chaz) Ruggieri, Physics and Astronomy, School of Arts and Sciences
  • Lyra Stein, Psychology, School of Arts and Sciences

Meeting Schedule

Fall 2026 Sessions

The Teaching Large Classes Community meets every other Friday at 3:00 pm via Zoom.

  • Friday, September 18 | 3:00 pm | Zoom
  • Friday, October 2 | 3:00 pm | Zoom
  • Friday, October 16 | 3:00 pm | Zoom

How to Attend

  • Already a registered member of this community? You will receive Outlook calendar invitations for all community sessions.
  • Interested in joining as a new member? Complete our new member registration form to receive session invitations.

Join the Community

This community is open to Rutgers–New Brunswick instructors of all appointment types and welcomes new members on a rolling basis, with no deadline to join.

Please email us at TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu to express your interest in joining this community of practice.