Academics
Office of Research and Teaching Innovations
Welcome to the Office of Research and Teaching Innovations (ORTI)!
ORTI brings together units that strengthen, transform, and extend liberal arts learning in the College and wider university. Our programs and offices promote innovative modes of teaching and mentorship, while they also encourage new avenues of inquiry, research, and distinction. We carry out these initiatives on campus, in the city of Chicago, and around the globe.
Please read on to find out more about ORTI, and feel free to contact us with questions or for more information.
Chicago Studies
Chicago Studies offers pathbreaking programs and courses that focus on the complex metropolis in which our university is located.
College Center for Research & Fellowships
The College Center for Research and Fellowships (CCRF) advances opportunities for student research and supports undergraduates and alumni seeking prestigious external fellowships.
Chicago Center for Teaching and Learning
The Chicago Center for Teaching and Learning (CCTL) approaches pedagogy as a scholarly practice and fosters generative and productive learning environments.
Summer Session and September Term
Summer Session and September Term enable students to round out and enhance their academic pursuits.
Phoenix STEM
The Phoenix STEM Scholars Program aims to empower the next generation of STEM leaders in an inclusive environment.
Writing Program
The Writing Program supports student writers and instructors of writing from across the College and University by promoting writing and revision as practices of critical inquiry and free expression.