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Designed to foster community, partnership, and continuous learning across our top-ranked public university, this program connects instructors through classroom visits at Rutgers–New Brunswick, showcasing diverse teaching efforts in action. Through class visits, instructors can gain new perspectives, reflect on their own practice, and discover actionable strategies for professional growth. Whether you’re interested in observing a colleague in action or opening the doors of your own classroom, explore below to learn how to get involved.

Acknowledgement: This initiative is adapted from the Yale University Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning Faculty Bulldog Days. TIIP expresses gratitude for their generous guidance.

Key Dates

  • Open Doors Week: Monday, October 12 to Friday, October 16, 2026
  • Closing Gathering: Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 1 – 2:30 pm, College Avenue Campus, location forthcoming for those who register. There are limited spots available and registration will open later for classroom visitors.

 

Classroom with students seated at long wooden desks listening to an instructor at the front who is gesturing while speaking. Large windows provide natural light, and a wall sign behind the students reads resilient resourceful responsible.

Open Your Classroom

Share your teaching practice and spark inspiration by welcoming colleagues into your classroom. Opening your classroom to visitors requires no extra preparation or administrative work; simply notify your students and teach as you normally would.

 

Sign Up to Host →

 

Registration closes on Friday, August 28, 2026.

Instructor in a gray blazer gestures while speaking to two students seated at desks with open laptops. A blackboard is behind the instructor, and a window is to the left. One laptop has a red coffee cup beside it.

Visit a Class

Step into classrooms across a wide range of disciplines to gather practical insights for your own teaching.

Registration opens Thursday, September 3, 2026. Check back soon for the full list of open classrooms and to register!

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