UCATT News

Beyond compliance: How assessment and accreditation drive continuous improvement at the U of A

For many faculty and staff, accreditation largely operates behind the scenes, a requirement handled elsewhere by someone else. Yet accreditation plays a critical role in ensuring academic quality, accountability, and student success across the University of Arizona.

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UCATT Team Shares Expertise At National Quality Matters Connect Conference

Nov. 26, 2025

From saguaro-studded landscapes to inspiring sessions, QM Connect 2025 brought together passionate educators in Tucson to celebrate quality in online learning. With a futurist mindset, UCATT representatives explored how innovation and quality assurance shape tomorrow’s learning.

UCATT Wins First Emmy for “Latino Health Disparities”

Nov. 19, 2025

The University Center for Assessment, Teaching and Technology (UCATT) has earned its first Emmy Award for the instructor introduction video, Latino Health Disparities, at the 2025 Rocky Mountain Southwest Emmy Awards.

Let us know how you use AI in your work!

Nov. 5, 2025

We are conducting a research study and want your input on how you use AI in your professional tasks, initiatives, projects, and learning design.

Course Readiness

Nov. 4, 2025

Every semester the University of Arizona welcomes online learners ready to explore, connect and grow. Instructors bring experience and creativity to their digital classrooms. But before the first announcement goes live, or the first discussion post appears, there is an important step that sets the tone for the following seven weeks: course readiness.

AI In Higher Ed: What It Is, What It Isn’t, And Why It Matters

Oct. 10, 2025

For many in higher education, AI feels like both an opportunity and a challenge: students are already experimenting with tools like ChatGPT, while faculty are being asked to make sense of what it all means for assignments, assessment, and academic integrity.

Call for Proposals | University of Arizona XR Summit 2025

Oct. 3, 2025

Share your work at the University of Arizona XR Summit 2025, hosted by CATalyst Studios on November 14. We’re seeking presentations and demos showcasing innovative XR research and projects across disciplines.

Takeaways from Teaching with AI: Part 1 of a 4-Part Workshop

Sept. 19, 2025

We recently attended part one of a four-part workshop on Teaching with AI (by the authors of the book of the same name), and were reminded how quickly AI is reshaping not just the tools we use in higher ed, but also the ways we think, learn, and communicate.

CIRTL Postdoc Pathways Welcomes 2025-2026 Cohort

Sept. 16, 2025

The CIRTL Postdoc Pathways program prepares postdocs for teaching careers through evidence-based training, mentorship, and co-teaching. This year’s 28 fellows join a growing community of scholars dedicated to innovative and inclusive teaching at the University of Arizona.