Have you noticed U-M students’ intense interest in climate change? Would you like to meet that interest by offering new courses or embedding new content in courses you already offer (especially in courses that might not directly seem to connect to climate change)? Have you found it hard to make the time? Would you find it helpful to be in conversation with other U-M faculty who plan to incorporate climate change content into their courses?
The Embed Climate Change in the Curriculum Retreat provides resources, community and dedicated time to those interested in:
- Offering new courses that include a focus on climate change, environmental sustainability, or environmental justice
- Embedding new content in courses you already offer (especially in courses that might not seem connected to climate change)
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then apply to participate in the Embed Climate Change in the Curriculum (EC3) Retreat on Tuesday, May 26 and Thursday, May 28, 2026. Sponsored by LSA Undergraduate Education, PitE, and CRLT, the Embed Climate Change in the Curriculum (EC3) Retreat will bring together faculty from the U-M Ann Arbor campus who would be excited to spend time working and learning with others as they develop course materials (syllabi, content units, assignments, activities) focused on climate change for their undergraduate courses.
Program details are below. Participants will be eligible to apply for a $1000 undergraduate course development grant at the conclusion of the retreat. Applications will begin to be reviewed on April 3, but will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis through April 21 (or until the program has reached capacity).
The retreat will be facilitated by Sara Soderstrom (PitE & Organizational Studies) and Deb Meizlish (CRLT). For questions or additional information, please contact Deb Meizlish ([email protected]) at CRLT.
- Date and Time: 9:30 to 3:30 on Monday, May 26 and Thursday, May 28, 2026. Please note: an optional breakfast will be offered at 9:00 on both days of the EC3 retreat.
- Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd.
- Eligibility: The EC3 retreat is open to U-M Ann Arbor faculty (e.g. tenured, tenure-track, lecturer and clinical instructional) teaching undergraduate courses. We encourage, but do not require, applicants to find a colleague or thought partner who will also apply.
- Preparation: A small set of pre-reads will be circulated prior to the retreat.
- Program Structure: A mix of panels, discussion, individual planning time, and peer feedback.
- Application Deadline: Applications will begin to be reviewed on April 3, but will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis through April 21 (or until the program has reached capacity).
- Application Link: Apply to participate
- What prior participants valued:
- "The ideas shared and the connections made with colleagues across the university. While our courses may look very different, there are many areas where we overlap and we were able to come up with ideas that we wouldn't have otherwise thought about."
- "It was great to listen, process, and get inspired by speakers and then develop ideas for my course."
- "The peer to peer workshopping was fantastic. The framework provided to engage in this activity was very helpful as was the individual time ahead of this."
- "I very much enjoyed the format and the opportunity to connect with colleagues in a productive space."
- "The ideas shared and the connections made with colleagues across the university. While our courses may look very different, there are many areas where we overlap and we were able to come up with ideas that we wouldn't have otherwise thought about."
