Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning

ASU is a network member of the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning, referred to as CIRTL (sɜr-təl).

About CIRTL

CIRTL was founded in 2003 as a National Science Foundation Center for Learning and Teaching in higher education.  Now, CIRTL uses graduate education as the leverage point to develop faculty in all disciplines by implementing and advancing effective teaching practices for diverse student audiences as part of successful professional careers.  

CIRTL offerings are distinguished by four learning goals

1. Develop evidence-based teaching knowledge 
2. Connect with community to enhance teaching
3. Cultivate teaching skills through reflective improvement
4. Prepare for an impactful career

In partnership with CIRTL and the 40+ institutions in the network, the Graduate College serves the professional development needs of doctoral students and postdoctoral scholars, as well as any others interested in the science of teaching and learning. 

Benefits of ASU CIRTL membership:

• Register for free virtual courses and webinars designed by CIRTL Network members to develop your teaching practice and preparation for a future as a faculty member

• Complete free non-credit training informed by CIRTL core ideas and learning goals

• Engage with peers at CIRTL network institutions

CIRTL credentials

While all members of the ASU Community are welcome to participate in any of the free ASU/CIRTL offerings, students and postdocs wishing to become certified by CIRTL may do so at three levels:

• Associate – demonstrates awareness of CIRTL principles 

• Practitioner – completes a Teaching-As-Research project

• Scholar – disseminates original scholarship about teaching

Learn how to become ASU CIRTL certified

For questions contact [email protected]