Teaching Effectiveness Symposium

The Teaching Effectiveness Symposium is CTE's hallmark program for SMU 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), Academic Integrity in the Age of AI, was released under the GenAI in Education series by Cambridge University Press) 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. 

You can follow Tricia on LinkedIn @tbertramgallant.

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TIME

ACTIVITY

PRESENTER

8:30am - 9:00am

Check-in & Breakfast

9:00am - 9:05am

Welcome from the CTE

Constantin C. Icleanu

9:05am - 9:15am

Welcome from EVPP Mersey

Rachel Davis Mersey

9:15am – 9:25am

CTE Programs Overview, Frequent Flyers Presentation & David Tylicki Introduction

Addy Tolliver

9:25am - 9:30am

Extra Mile Award Presentation

David Tylicki

9:30am – 9:35am

Tricia Gallant Introduction

Constantin C. Icleanu

9:35am – 10:35am

Keynote Address

Tricia Gallant

10:35am – 11am

Q&A

 

11am – 11:55am

Panel

Melissa Chessher, Kristina Nielsen,Edita Ruzgyte, and Tricia Gallant

11:55am -12pm

TES Wrap-Up

Constantin C. Icleanu