BGSU Center for Faculty Excellence

???Decoding Research Jargon: Creating Student-Centered Assignments ???? Confused students? Maureen Barry, Associate Professor/Student Success Librarian, and Laura Sheets, Library Instruction Coordinator, are here to help bridge the gap between research jargon and student success! ???When: Friday, November 22 ???Time: 1pm to 2pm ???Where: Online via Zoom ???What You'll Learn: ?? Understand how unclear research terminology creates barriers for students ?? Identify and critique outdated or confusing language in research assignments ?? Revise assignments to include clear, modern research terminology and processes Don’t miss this interactive session to improve assignment clarity and enhance student learning! Register now at bgsu.edu/cfe. #ResearchSuccess #StudentSupport #TeachingStrategies #BGSU

?? Looking to enhance your Canvas assessment skills? ?? Join this interactive workshop, facilitated by Holly Barber and Anna Rood Instructional Designers from the CFE. ?? In this session, you will: Learn how to create New Quizzes in Canvas Explore advanced question types like Categorization, Ordering, and Hot Spots Create and utilize item banks Discover how to moderate exams for accessibility ?? Open to all Bowling Green State University faculty and instructors. ?? Location: Online via Zoom ?Monday, November 21, 11am to 12:30pm ?? To register for this event or for more information, visit bgsu.edu/cfe. #CanvasNewQuizzes?#FacultyDevelopment?#CFE

?? Student of Concern Reporting Process ?? ?? Date: Wednesday, November 20, 11am to 11:30am ?? Location: Online via Zoom Join Abby Coon, Assistant Dean of Students, and Ashley Hartman, MPH, MCHES?, OCPC, Health Educator, to learn about?Bowling Green State University?Student of Concern Report—a crucial tool for helping students in need. Whether it's mental health challenges, food insecurity, or behavioral issues, this session will show you how to recognize when and how to submit a report to ensure students receive the support they deserve. In this session, you will: ?? Understand the purpose of the Student of Concern Report ?? Identify when to submit a report ?? Learn how to write and submit a report ?? Discover what happens after a report is filed ??? Learn how to communicate with students before and after submitting a report Register now at bgsu.edu/cfe #FalconSupport?#WellbeingMatters?#StudentCare #BGSUCommunity?#BGSUEvents

???Service-Learning Community Partner Panel ?? Join the C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement for an inspiring panel featuring BGSU's community partners! ???When: Wednesday, November 20 ???Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ???Where: Online via Zoom ???What You'll Learn: ?? Core principles of service-learning pedagogy ?? The importance of reciprocity in service-learning partnerships ?? Insights into addressing community needs while enhancing student learning ???Facilitator: Hoang Do, Assistant Director, C. Raymond Marvin Center ???Advance registration required:?bgsu.edu/cfe Let’s explore how to make a lasting impact through meaningful service-learning opportunities! #ServiceLearning #CommunityEngagement #BGSU #StudentSuccess #EquityAndAccess

???Upcoming Guest Webinar: Mentoring Matters: Putting Programs into Action Join us for an engaging session with expert panelists: Our very own Chelsea Chandler, Ph.D. from Bowling Green State University Luna Lu, Ph.D. from Purdue University Maria Zuniga, Ph.D. from San Diego State University ???When: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 ???Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST ???Where: Online via NCFDD ?? Learn how to: ?? Highlight the connection between faculty/staff mental health and student success. ?? Define and address burnout and its impact. ?? Apply strategies rooted in purpose, compassion, connection, and balance to improve faculty well-being. ???Log in with your institutional email to register through NCFDD! Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your mentoring skills and foster a thriving academic community. #NCFDD #MentoringMatters #FacultyWellBeing #AcademicSuccess

?? Analytic Techniques in Stata ?? Join us for the third session in the Quantitative Data Analysis & Visualization Series to dive into the statistical capabilities of Stata! Whether you're new to data analysis or a seasoned pro, this session will guide you through: ? Essential skills for extracting insights from datasets ? Practical techniques for managing and analyzing data in Stata ? A deeper understanding of descriptive and inferential analyses ?? Facilitator: Hsueh-Sheng Wu, M.S.W., Data Analyst, Center for Family and Demographic Research ?? Monday, November 18, 10am to 11am ?? Online via Zoom Designed for BGSU faculty, staff, and graduate students interested in harnessing Stata for impactful data analysis. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your skills! Register now: bgsu.edu/cfe #DataAnalysis #Stata #QuantitativeResearch

?? Looking to enhance your Canvas assessment skills? ?? Join this interactive workshop, facilitated by Holly Barber and Anna Rood, Instructional Designers from the CFE. ?? In this session, you will: Learn how to create New Quizzes in?Canvas LMS Explore advanced question types like Categorization, Ordering, and Hot Spots Create and utilize item banks Discover how to moderate exams for accessibility ?? Open to all?Bowling Green State University?faculty and instructors. ?? Location: Online via Zoom ? Monday, November 18, 2pm to 3:30pm ?? To register for this event or for more information, visit bgsu.edu/cfe. #CanvasNewQuizzes?#FacultyDevelopment#CFE

???Beyond Burnout: Faculty Well-Being: Individual and Institutional Approaches??? Faculty and staff are vital to student success, but how often do we check in on their well-being? Join Rebecca Pope-Ruark, PhD from Georgia Institute of Technology for a NCFDD workshop where you'll define burnout, explore its characteristics and consequences, and focus on strategies for maintaining well-being through purpose, compassion, connection, and balance. This session is a must for anyone in higher education looking to address and prevent burnout. ???Friday, November 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm on Zoom! What you'll learn: ? Understand the characteristics and consequences of burnout ? Discover strategies to promote faculty & staff well-being ? Focus on creating a balanced, compassionate work environment Let’s take care of each other to create a healthier, more sustainable campus community! All Bowling Green State University faculty, staff, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars have access to NCFDD, which provides professional development, training, and mentoring activities. For information on accessing your BGSU-sponsored membership, visit the NCFDD page of the CFE website. #FacultyWellBeing #BurnoutPrevention #HigherEd

???What Learners Want Most from Online Faculty: How You Can Best Help Us Learn??? Curious about what makes online students thrive? Join Shelley W. Moore, Ph.D., Teaching Professor and CFE Faculty Associate, for an insightful panel discussion with online students sharing their firsthand experiences. This session is perfect for online instructors and program administrators interested in gaining practical, learner-centered strategies for supporting online student success. Attendees can interact with panelists and get valuable insights straight from the student perspective! ??? ???When: Thursday, November 14, 2024 2pm to 3pm ???Location: Zoom Learning Outcomes: ? Explore strategies to support online learners ? Gain insights into students' unique online learning experiences Enhance your online teaching approach and help your students succeed! Register now at bgsu.edu/cfe! #OnlineLearning #StudentSuccess #BGSU

???Graduate Student Mentoring: Creating an Inclusive Mentoring Portfolio to Promote Professional Development and Sense of Belonging??? Join Melissa Yeung, Ph.D., Director of Student Support and Belonging, for a powerful dialogue session on creating inclusive and effective mentoring relationships for graduate students. This interactive session will help you reflect on how your own values shape your mentoring style and guide you in developing a personalized mentoring philosophy. You’ll also learn how to create a mentoring portfolio to support and strengthen your student relationships. ??? ???When:?Wednesday, November 13, 2pm to 3pm ???Location:?Zoom ? Recognize how your values influence mentoring ? Develop a personalized mentoring philosophy ? Build a mentoring portfolio for positive, effective relationships Open to all Bowling Green State University faculty, adjuncts, and staff interested in mentoring graduate students. Don’t miss this opportunity to refine your mentoring approach and foster a supportive learning environment! Register now: bgsu.edu/cfe #GraduateMentoring #InclusiveMentoring #BGSU