Teaching Effectiveness Symposium

The Teaching Effectiveness Symposium is CTE's hallmark program for 正品蓝导航 faculty.The Fall 2026 Teaching Effectiveness Symposium is scheduled for Friday, August 21st, 2026 at the Mack Ballroom. This year's keynote is Dr. Tricia Bertram Gallant.

Dr. Gallant is an internationally recognized expert in academic integrity and ethics in higher education. As the Director of the Academic Integrity Office & Triton Testing Center at the University of California, San Diego, she leads innovative efforts to cultivate integrity-centered learning environments and assessment practices. With a career spanning nearly two decades, Dr. Bertram Gallant has advised universities, policymakers, and global organizations on fostering cultures of honesty and accountability in the face of emerging challenges—most recently, the integration of Generative AI in education. 

A prolific author, Tricia’s books, including The Opposite of Cheating: Teaching for Integrity in the Age of AI (2025), have shaped institutional approaches to academic integrity worldwide. Her scholarship blends research with practical strategies, making her a sought-after speaker, consultant, and media commentator on issues of cheating, AI, ethics, and assessment security. Her newest book co-authored with Mary Davis (Oxford Brookes University, UK) and Zeenath Khan (University of Wollongong, Dubai), in April 2026.

Beyond academia, Tricia’s work has influenced national and international policies on academic integrity, including collaborations with the Council of Europe and the International Center for Academic Integrity (of which she is President Emeritus). She has delivered keynote addresses and workshops across the world, engaging faculty, administrators, and students in reimagining integrity for the 21st century. 

Known for her engaging, research-driven, and solution-oriented approach, Dr. Bertram Gallant doesn’t just diagnose problems—she helps institutions and educators implement real, sustainable change. Whether as a keynote speaker, panelist, or podcast guest, she brings insight, clarity, and a touch of humor to complex conversations about academic integrity, learning, and AI’s role in education. 

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