Reading Groups

Reading groups, offered several times each semester, provide up-to-date information on topics in effective teaching and give participants valuable experience in leading group discussions. For each session, readings are assigned in advance, and one to two PFF students guide the discussion, which generally lasts about 90 minutes.

Participation in a reading group is worth five activity points. Leading a reading group is worth ten activity points. Please register 48 hours prior to the scheduled reading group; if within the 48 hours you are still interested, please email PFF directly at gradpff@uc.edu.

In order for points to be added to your PFF record, you must complete an activity log and submit it via Canvas within one month of completing the group. 

• Sunday, June 18 through Saturday, June 24: Inclusion & Diversity in Higher Ed, Part 1: Evidence Supporting Inclusion and The Practice of Inclusive Teaching. This reading group will be held asynchronous via Canvas Discussion Boards.

• Wednesday, July 19 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM: Inclusion & Diversity in Higher Ed, Part 2: Developing and Sustaining a Culture of Inclusive Teaching. This reading group will be held virtually on Teams.

Date: Thursday, August 31, 2023 

Time: 3:30 - 5:00 PM

This reading group will be held virtually via Teams. Register to receive further instructions. 

Date: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 

Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM

This reading group will be held virtually via Teams. Register to receive further instructions. 

Date: Sunday, October 8, 2023 through Saturday, October 14, 2023

This reading group will be held asynchronously via Canvas discussion boards. Register to receive further instructions. 

Date: Thursday, October 26, 2023 

Time: 3:30 - 5:00 PM

This reading group will be held virtually via Teams. Register to receive further instructions. 

Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2023 

Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM

This reading group will be held virtually via Teams. Register to receive further instructions.