Centre for Teaching and Learning

Graduate and Teaching Assistants Celebrated for Excellence in Education

Photos of the winners of the 2025 GA/TA Awards: Saba Memon, Ronnie Haidar, Mary Strong and Brennen Siemens.Winners of the 2025 GA/TA Awards. Saba Memon (top left), Ronnie Haidar (top right), Mary Strong (bottom left) and Brennen Siemens (bottom right).

The Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) has announced the recipients of the 2025 GA/TA Awards, honouring four exceptional educators for their commitment to teaching excellence. 

Recognized with the GA/TA Award for Educational Leadership are Ronnie Haidar of Argumentation Studies and Brennen Siemens of the Department of History. 

Upcoming learning sessions to explore Indigenization, and the importance of Treaties and Wampums

two row wampumThe Two Row Wampum belt, created in 1613, represents one of the earliest treaty agreements between Indigenous Peoples and European settlers. It symbolizes a mutual commitment to peace, friendship, and respect—two vessels traveling side by side on parallel paths without interference. The belt will be explored in depth during an upcoming University of Windsor learning series on the importance of Treaties and Wampums, led by CTL learning specialist Jaimie Kechego. (LEDDY LIBRARY/University of Windsor)

By Sarah Hébert

The Centre for Teaching and Learning invites faculty and staff to participate in two upcoming virtual learning series, focused on Indigenization in teaching and the importance of Treaties and Wampums.  

Led by Jaimie Kechego, learning specialist in the Centre for Teaching and Learning, the sessions will offer practical tools and strategies to help participants deepen their understanding of Indigenous histories, agreements and educational frameworks.  

University of Windsor expands AI strategy

Aerial photo of the University of Windsor, looking north along Turtle Island WalkThe University of Windsor is launching a campus-wide strategy to support the responsible and effective use of artificial intelligence, including new governance structures, academic guidelines, and a dedicated AI resource hub.

The University of Windsor is enhancing its commitment to artificial intelligence (AI) through strategic actions to support responsible use of AI across campus.

Alongside ongoing faculty-led AI research, the University has already laid a strong foundation.

Work has been done through an AI Administrative Excellence Governance Committee and an AI Subcommittee of the Academic Policy Committee of Senate, exploring classroom integration, syllabus guidance, and a dedicated AI resource website.