UMA’s Neuro-Inclusive Course Design Community of Practice (CoP) is a ten-week collaborative experience for faculty, kicking off September 14, 2026.
What is the Neuro-Inclusive Course Design Community of Practice?
UMA’s Neuro-Inclusive Course Design Community of Practice (CoP) is a ten-week collaborative experience beginning September 14, 2026.
Faculty will work alongside learning experience designers and peers to explore neuro-inclusive teaching practices and make practical, meaningful updates to courses to better support UMA’s diverse learners. Through readings, discussions, and application activities, participants will
- Better understand how neurodivergent and non-traditional learners engage with higher education
- Explore current research on executive function, neuroplasticity, and learner variability
- Develop practical design and assessment strategies aligned with Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
- Create clearer, more consistent course structures that support student success
- Identify inclusive tools and approaches that support engagement and persistence
Intended Audience
This CoP is intended for faculty looking to improve their current course offerings with neurodiversity in mind.
Live Meetings
We will host biweekly Zoom sessions on the following Fridays from 9:30–10:30 am (attendance at four of five sessions is required):
- September 25
- October 9
- October 23
- November 6
- November 20
CoP Facilitators
- Jessica Ludders, Senior Learning Experience Design Manager
- Katie Church, Learning Experience Designer