Writing in The Chronicle, Kevin Gannon has pointed out that faculty seek to design cognitively rigorous courses, where students are asked to question assumptions, give close attention to complex material, and push their skills past their previous threshold. Students, meanwhile, describe rigorous courses primarily in logistical terms (e.g. courses with strict policies or significant reading loads). During this conversation, we’ll spend time considering where you want to focus your students' energy and effort – and what can be streamlined to reduce the risk of distraction. 

The Center for Teaching Excellence is committed to providing equal access to its events and programs. Individuals who anticipate needing accommodations or who have questions about access may contact centerforteaching@bc.edu.  Please reach out to us at least two business days in advance of the workshop with any requests for accommodation.

To register, go to https://bc.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11401226