About Course (Re)Design

Summer Course (Re)Design (CRD) is the Biggio Center’s flagship program that helps faculty from all disciplines create or re-envision one course in preparation for teaching in an active learning space. The program is structured around Dee Fink’s Designing Significant Learning Experiences backward design process.  

Faculty will participate in the design of an existing course using backwards design principles and prepare to use active learning in EASL classrooms, spaces around campus, and virtual environments. Faculty will align themselves with others who are fully committed to “making teaching visible” by sharing teaching innovation.

CRD participants are advised to set aside significant time outside the workshop to ensure there is ample time to work on their course and other requirements.

CRD is offered in both face-to-face and online modalities. 

Apply for CRD Face to Face May 2026 Apply for CRD Online July 2026

Eligibility

Eligible participants include Auburn University faculty of all ranks, adjuncts, part-time instructors, postdocs, instructional staff, and administrators involved in course design or teaching. GTAs leading courses as the Instructor of Record are also welcome.

Selection Process

Priority will be given to faculty, postdocs, and staff who meet eligibility criteria and submit timely applications. Additional spots will be allocated to qualified GTAs as available.

Sessions

Face-to-Face CRD

  • 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CST (Coffee break and lunch provided)
  • Dates:
    • Wednesday, May 6 - Friday, May 8
    • Monday, May 11 - Tuesday, May 12

Online CRD

  • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Break) 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. CST
  • Meets in Zoom and on Canvas
  • Dates:
    • Wednesday, July 8
    • Thursday, July 9
    • Friday, July 10
    • Monday, July 13
    • Tuesday, July 14
Program Timeline

Application Deadline

March 6 *if you want to register after the deadline, email biggio@auburn.edu

Notifications

March 17

CRD Orientation Session

March 25 3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. (on Zoom)

Team Orientation Meeting

Scheduled as per team availability

Post-CRD Team Meeting

Scheduled post-program (minimum two weeks after CRD)

Requirements for $1,000 Professional Development Funds Award

These funds are offered to enhance participants professional development activities. They are not stipends or salary supplements. Faculty who have previously participated in a CRD seminar are eligible for the Professional Development Funds.

  • Attend the CRD Orientation session held at the end of the Spring semester.
  • Attend the CRD seminar during the Summer semester.
  • Upon successful completion of CRD, submit a brief proposal outlining how you plan to use the funds.
  • Submit a pre-CRD syllabus and a post-CRD syllabus with changes that reflect what you learned and will apply in your re-designed course.