The ongoing pandemic has heightened instructors’ awareness of obstacles that can interfere with students’ ability to learn and demonstrate their learning. Flexibility and accessibility are important components of what some call “compassionate teaching,” but how can we be responsive to students’ needs without decreasing the rigor of our classes? Join the Poorvu Center for this two-hour workshop where we will discuss how to design and/or adapt courses in which all students can succeed. A faculty panel will share how they approach flexible and accessible course design. Participants will also have time to work on their course(s), focusing on actions they can take during the first week of classes. Together, we will explore how creating accessible course materials and flexible course policies can be particularly important for students with disabilities, whose first language is not English, and those with unforeseen circumstances, such as temporary illness or personal emergencies. We are committed to hosting inclusive and accessible events that allow all participants to fully engage. Please contact us (faculty.teaching@yale.edu) if there are ways we can support accommodations or for questions about inclusion. — Event Details: https://yaleconnect.yale.edu/rsvp?id=1404744