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Center for Faculty Excellence

The Center for Faculty Excellence is the University’s lead resource for teaching and learning support for faculty, staff, and graduate students. The CFE provides professional development workshops and training sessions, instructional design consultations, web resources, communiites of practice, certificate programs, and more—all designed to support the BGSU teaching community.

BGSU Syllabus Template & Required Policy Language

The CFE has developed an accessible Syllabus Template that includes a combination of required policy language, CBA expectations, and example statements that are not required. If you would like assistance developing your syllabus, please schedule a consultation with a CFE instructional designer.

The University and the BGSU Faculty Association (FA) share a common goal of supporting student success. Article 9, Section 2.7 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) states the following minimum expectations for inclusion in your course syllabus:

  • A clear statement on course expectations
  • The schedule and methods of assessment
  • Indicators of support for student success
  • Pedagogical efforts that engage students in the learning process

In addition to the CBA’s expectations above, the University requires that all syllabi include the statements in the Required University Policy Statements section. These statements are based on obligations imposed by state and federal law. Please note, the Remotely Proctored Testing statement is only required if the instructor is utilizing remotely proctored testing.

Other sections of this template may be removed or modified based on your course.

2024-2025 BGSU Syllabus Template

14-Day Writing Challenge

The Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) and University Libraries will host daily drop-in, in-person writing sessions in Jerome Library Collab Lab during the NCFDD’s 14-Day Writing Challenge from Wednesday, October 9 to Friday, October 18. These sessions will provide members of the BGSU community with focused space to make progress on writing, research, or creative goals while in a community with other writers.

On Wednesday, October 16, there will be a Write On-Site session from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. during which participants will have an opportunity to set goals, network with colleagues, and receive information about additional resources that aim to boost your writing, research, and/or creative productivity.

To register for a drop-in session and the Write On-Site, use the link below.

Fall 2024 University Libraries & CFE Writing Session Registration Form

Schedule an Instructional Design Consultation

Are you looking for support in designing and building your courses in Canvas or using Canvas tools? A CFE Instructional Designer (ID) can help! CFE IDs offer one-on-one consultations on a variety of topics, including academic tools and technology, Canvas tools, course content adaptation and development, course review, video recording, Quality Matters Rubric application, and syllabus development and review.

To request a consultation with a CFE ID, complete the CFE Instructional Design Consultation Request Form.

To find out more about instructional design services, visit the Instructional Designer Consultations page.

CFE Instructional Design Consultation Request Form

Upcoming CFE Workshops & Sessions

Updated: 10/15/2024 10:25AM