In order to support the University's goal of supporting the learning of all IUB students, the CITL offers the Classroom Climate Module (CCM) each fall. This program satisfies the requirements established by the Bloomington Faculty Council that all new Associate Instructors receive training in enhanced understanding of cultural diversity. In CCM, we orient graduate student instructors on compliance with federal laws and IU policies regarding classroom inclusion and equity, and provide opportunities to learn about and apply key concepts related to creating inclusive and unbiased learning opportunities for our students..
This training is delivered by a set of asynchronous online modules, with this format intended to provide new Associate Instructors (AIs) with more flexibility in their busy schedules at the start of the semester. Graduate students may self-enroll in the Canvas course and complete the training at their own pace. We have recently added a badging system to the CCM Canvas course, so you will receive a completion badge once you earn at least 80% of the available points in the course. Contact your supervisor about how they'd like you to share your badge with them—via a link or the printable certificate.
While we encourage AIs to complete the module prior to or early in their assignments, this badging process allows your supervisor to set the date they expect you to complete the training module. AIs hired later in the year should complete the modules as soon as possible after their assignments.
The 2025 CCM site is not yet available, with an anticipated release date of August 1, 2025. When the Canvas site is available, a self-enrollment link will be available here. (IU login required.)
Note: CCM is separate from Associate Instructor Orientation. CCM meets a campus requirement for all new AIs, while AI Orientation is recommended and required by some departments. CCW is also separate from any required department- or school-based training.
Contact citl@iu.edu if you have any questions about CCM or have problems with the Canvas site.