Center for Teaching and Learning

Brandeis University Center for Teaching and Learning

• Location: Farber Library, Level 2
• Email: ctl@brandeis.edu
• CTL help request form
• CTL workshops and events
• Phone: 781-736-8322

• Information on academic integrity: Student Rights and Community Standards: Section 4. Maintenance of Academic Integrity
• If you suspect a student of academic dishonesty or violating academic integrity, you may want to fill out and submit an Academic Integrity Reporting Form.

• How should I prepare for classroom discussions about difficult topics?
  • Guidelines for Discussing Difficult or High-Stakes Topics (from the Center for Research on Learning & Teaching, University of Michigan)
• How should I handle inappropriate or disruptive classroom dynamics?
  • Navigating difficult moments (from the Derek Bok Center, Harvard University)
  • Managing Hot Moments in the Classroom (by Lee Warren, Derek Bok Center, Harvard University)
• How do I address comments that seem to be offensive?
  • Classroom dynamics (from the Derek Bok Center, Harvard University)

• If you are aware of or concerned about a student experiencing sexual harassment or violence, you may want to contact the Office of Equal Opportunity at 781-736-4806 or oeo@brandeis.edu. You may also file a claim using our secure EthicsPoint online reporting portal.

• Students can also report to the Dean of Students Office (781-736-3600 or deanofstudentsoffice@brandeis.edu).

Confidential resources: If you would like to discuss an incident of discrimination, harassment or sexual misconduct, but do not want to notify the University, you should contact a confidential resource:

• Student Confidential Resources
  • Prevention, Advocacy and Resource Center (PARC)
    • 781-736-3371
    • 781-736-3370 (24/7 hotline)
    • parc@brandeis.edu
  • Brandeis Counseling Center (BCC)
    • 781-736-3730
    • 781-736-3785 (after hours emergency consultation)
    • bcc@brandeis.edu (non-urgent email)
  • Brandeis Health Center
    • 781-736-3333 (for emergencies on campus - off campus call 911)
    • 781-736-3677 (for appointments) or through the secure patient portal
    • 781-239-1948 (for after hours consultation)
  • Center for Spiritual Life (781-736-3570)
  • University Ombuds
    • 781-736-2265
    • brandeisombuds@brandeis.edu
• Staff and Faculty Confidential Resources
  • Center for Spiritual Life (781-736-3570)
  • University Ombuds
    • 781-736-2265
    • brandeisombuds@brandeis.edu
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • 800-624-5544 (available 24/7)
    • www.ndbh.com (username: brandeis university)

• Are you concerned about someone in our community? Please submit an I CARE Reporting Form and the Brandeis CARE Team will work quickly to assess the options based on the information provided (when someone needs help, but not for emergencies).
• Brandeis Counseling Center (BCC)
  • 781-736-3730
  • 781-736-3785 (after hours emergency consultation)
  • bcc@brandeis.edu (non-urgent email)
• Support at Brandeis has a comprehensive listing of support services.
• Resilience Resources has information focused on resiliency.

• The Student Accessibility Support has information on how to request academic accommodations and non-academic accommodations.
• Call 781-736-3470 or email access@brandeis.edu to schedule a meeting with an accessibility specialist.

• SAS offers a variety of supports, include (but not limited to):
  • Academic accommodations (e.g., classroom accommodations, testing accommodations, physical accommodations, alt-format materials).
  • Auxiliary aids and services (e.g., note takers, CART services, lecture recordings).
  • Non-academic accommodations (e.g., housing, dietary, parking, and accessible van transportation).
  • Peer support from SAS Fellows
  • Introductions and referrals to other campus resources.
• Accessibility Reporting Form (Includes access barriers and concerns about implementation of academic accommodations)
• Web Accessibility Reporting Email (Includes inaccessible web/digital content (or materials), such as missing video captions, low-contrast text and inaccessible PDFs)