Teaching & Learning

Teaching & Learning at USF

The University of South Florida serves nearly 51,000 students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist, and professional degrees across 14 colleges and is dedicated to meeting the needs of our student population through a highly relevant curriculum and excellence in teaching and learning.

In support of faculty excellence in teaching and learning, visit the links below to additional resources:


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Course Planning & Preparation
The beginning of the semester is a busy time and the following resources will set you up for success day one. 


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Digital Learning Resources

Digital Learning is USF's centralized hub of tools, tutorials, and strategies to enhance teaching in any modality. Digital Learning offers workshops, quick-reference guides, tutorials, AI use cases, and more. Whether you're teaching fully online or in a traditional classroom, our digital learning resources are designed to help you create more engaging, effective learning experiences for your students. 


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Academic Continuity Faculty Toolkit

The Faculty Toolkit provides information and resources necessary to support course delivery leading up to and after a disruption to university operations.


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Policies & Procedures

  • SB 266 Guidance
    • This guidance addresses three broad areas within the law: (1) state prohibitions on expenditures related to diversity, equity, and inclusion; (2) powers and duties of university presidents related to faculty employment; and (3) updates to the requirements of the state’s general education curriculum for bachelor’s degree programs. 
  • Academic Misconduct
  • Teaching and Learning Policies

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Teaching & Artificial Intelligence

USF recognizes the increasing availability and impact of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools on teaching and learning. As GenAI technologies rapidly evolve, it is crucial for faculty to be equipped with the necessary tools and knowledge to integrate this powerful technology into their teaching practices.  


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Student Success Resources

Faculty are critical partners in student success to help shape student learning experiences and navigate their academic careers.

  • Student Accessibility Services
  • Office of National Scholars
    • ONS takes pride in mentoring students to create the most impactful and competitive applications for nationally prestigious awards. 
  • Office of Student Engagement in Research and Innovation (SERI)
    • SERI can support faculty in adding High Impact Practices (HIPs) to courses, offers grants for undergraduate research mentorship, and provides classroom support through student-focused presentations.  
  • Center for Career & Professional Development  
    • USF’s current quality enhancement plan (QEP) is focused on Experiential Centered Learning (ExCeL) with the mission of increasing the career readiness of undergraduates by expanding their skills and experience through meaningful experiences that will contribute to their career and educational success.  
    • The Center for Career & Professional Development provides a comprehensive array of tools, strategies, and information to help faculty seamlessly integrate career readiness into instruction and advising practices.