Facilitator: Holly Barber, Instructional Designer, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)

Unlock the potential of generative AI in your teaching practice. This virtual workshop will guide you through using AI for course preparation, crafting AI-resistant assessments, and developing effective prompts. Learn to apply prompt formulas, utilize AI tools for content creation, and refine AI-generated outputs for better quality. Additionally, discover how to create inclusive and unbiased prompts that enhance learning experiences. Join us to explore how AI can elevate your instructional strategies.

In this session, you will:

• Discover how generative AI can help you with course preparation and teaching
• Outline strategies for crafting AI-resistant assessments.
• Explore formulas for writing effective prompts to get the results you want
• Apply a prompt formula to create effective AI prompts.
• Use generative AI tools to develop course content.
• Compare and refine AI-generated outputs for improved quality.
• Develop inclusive and unbiased prompts that enhance learning experiences.

Facilitators: 

• Holly Barber, Instructional Designer, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)
• Anna Rood, Instructional Designer, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)

Discover how to create micro-learning videos to deliver small, engaging chunks of information. Learn to design micro-learning videos that align with your learning objectives. Start with an introduction to micro-learning and its benefits. Then, analyze learning objectives and design engaging videos. Gain insights on making your videos accessible to all learners.

In this session, you will:

• Understand the principles of micro-learning and its benefits.
• Identify learning objectives and design engaging micro-learning video content that aligns with them.
• Identify appropriate video creation tools to create high-quality, engaging micro-learning videos with accessibility in mind.
• Develop a video script for a micro-learning topic that can be incorporated into their teaching practice.

Facilitator: Krista K. Westrick-Payne, PhD, Assistant Director, National Center for Family & Marriage Research

Join this fourth session in the Quantitative Data Analysis & Visualization Series facilitated by the Center for Family and Demographic Research to learn how to master data visualization! Learn the art and science behind creating impactful visualizations, blending neuroscience and psychology insights. Discover design elements, explore the basic principles for accessibility, and learn how to tailor your visual communication to your audience. Elevate your data presentation skills and unlock the potential of your data in this illuminating session!

In this session, you will learn how to:

• Explain the neuroscience and psychology behind data visualization.
• Identify different types of design elements used in data visualization.
• Apply basic design principles to create accessible visualizations for diverse audiences.
• Communicate your data visually with your specific audience in mind.

Spring 2025 Quantitative Data Analysis & Visualization CFE Session Registration Form

Facilitators: 

• Dr. Chelsea Chandler, Director, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)
• Sally Thelen, Program Coordinator (CFE)

Join us for a watch party and discussion on the vital topic of faculty well-being. We’ll view the live NCFDD session, “Beyond Burnout: Faculty Well-Being: Individual and Institutional Approaches,” which highlights the critical need for faculty mental health support on college campuses. Through the lenses of purpose, compassion, connection, and balance, the session explores definitions and effects of burnout while sharing practical approaches to foster well-being. Afterward, we’ll discuss key takeaways and share insights on creating supportive work environments. Light refreshments will be provided.

In this session, you will:

• Define burnout and its key characteristics and potential impacts on faculty.
• Identify and discuss strategies for addressing burnout.
• Recognize how faculty well-being aligns with and supports student learning conditions.
• Share ideas and approaches for implementing wellness practices within your own role and on campus in general.

Facilitator: Jessica Turos, Associate Director, Office of Academic Assessment

Are you teaching a Bowling Green Perspective (BGP) course? Do you have questions about the BGP assessment process? BGP, a comprehensive general education program, provides a University-wide assessment of student learning at BGSU. This virtual session will review the BGP learning outcomes assessment process, demonstrate the steps for using Canvas to submit BGP assessment data, and discuss best practices and lessons learned from the general education assessment process. 

In this session, you will learn how to:

• Import learning outcomes, assessment, and rubric from the BGP Canvas course template into your BGP Canvas course
• Submit BGP assessment data via Canvas
• Identify general education assessment best practices

Facilitators: 

• Vivian J. Miller, PhD, MSSA, LSW, Associate Professor in Social Work , Social Work Program; Director of the Center of Excellence in Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan, Department of Human Services, College of Health and Human Services
• Stephanie Wladkowski, PhD, LISW, Professor in Social Work, Larry & Patty Benz Professor, Social Work Program; Advisory Board Member of the Center of Excellence in Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan, College of Health and Human Services
• Eric Cooke, PhD, Assistant Professor in Criminal Justice, Graduate Coordinator in Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice Program; Center of Excellence in Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan, College of Health and Human Services

This session will assist you in developing your own professional 3-minute elevator pitch, which is essential for networking and presenting research succinctly. Additionally, you will learn how to develop engaging research presentations tailored to your audience, whether delivering qualitative or quantitative findings. The session covers best practices for both PowerPoint and poster presentations, emphasizing clear communication and visual appeal. During this session, you will engage in hands-on exercises to help refine your pitches and presentations, and you will leave this session with practical strategies to captivate and inform diverse audiences.

In this session, you will learn how to:

• Engage your audience in a 3-minute elevator pitch that describes the importance of your work and why your work matters.
• Create visually appealing and engaging poster presentations to report your research.
• Create a Power Point presentation that reports your research in a captivating way.

Facilitators: 

• Dr. Siva priya Santhanam, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Assistant Professor, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
• Dr. Victoria VanUitert, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Assistant Professor, School of Inclusive Teacher Education

This workshop challenges educators' assumptions about neurodivergent students, providing scenarios for reflection and practical strategies to create a supportive and respectful environment. Learn to recognize and address potential biases, develop a compassionate approach to teaching, and implement effective supports. You will leave this session equipped with actionable steps to support all learners.

In this session, you will:

• Identify common misconceptions and biases related to neurodivergent students.
• Describe compassionate pedagogy and its implications for classroom teaching.
• Develop strategies to create a more respectful and supportive classroom environment for neurodivergent students.

Facilitators:

• Beth Miller, Associate Director, Career Design Coaching
• Allie Dane, Career Design Coach, College of Arts and Sciences, Arts and Humanities and select Social and Historical Sciences
• Mitch Port, Career Design Coach, College of Arts and Sciences, Computer, Informational, Math, and Natural Sciences and select Social and Historical Sciences
• Andrea Gutierrez, Assistant Director & Career Design Coach, College of Education and Human Development
• Avery Lane, Assistant Director & Career Design Coach, College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering
• Kat Williams, Career Design Coach, Schmidthorst College of Business
• Rachel Froman, Career Design Coach, Thompson Working Families Scholarship

Learn how to craft a compelling CV that highlights your unique qualifications, research achievements, and teaching experiences. This workshop hosted by the Kuhlin Career Hub will provide you with the necessary tools and insights to showcase your professional and academic journey effectively. Career Design Coaches will guide you through the essential components of an academic CV and share best practices for formatting and style to ensure you are effectively communicating your experiences and skillset. Don’t miss this opportunity to take your academic career to the next level!

In this session, you will learn how to: 

• Describe the difference between a resume and an academic CV and provide examples of content that would be most appropriate for each one. 
• Identify key components and structure of an academic CV and highlight skills and experiences effectively on future professional documents. 
• Apply best practices in CV development and design to your own professional documents.

This session has been for graduate students; however, all BGSU faculty, instructors, and staff are welcome to attend.

Facilitators: 

• Beth Miller, Associate Director, Career Design Coaching
• Allie Dane, Career Design Coach, College of Arts and Sciences, Arts and Humanities and select Social and Historical Sciences
• Mitch Port, Career Design Coach, College of Arts and Sciences, Computer, Informational, Math, and Natural Sciences and select Social and Historical Sciences
• Andrea Gutierrez, Assistant Director & Career Design Coach, College of Education and Human Development
• Avery Lane, Assistant Director & Career Design Coach, College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering
• Kat Williams, Career Design Coach, Schmidthorst College of Business
• Rachel Froman, Career Design Coach, Thompson Working Families Scholarship

Discover how the Kuhlin Career Hub empowers students to achieve their professional goals in this informative session. Kuhlin Career Hub team members will provide an overview of the Hub’s essential services, including career design coaching, AI integrative platforms, student employment services, and career fairs. You will learn how you can partner with the Kuhlin Career Hub to enhance career readiness development for your students. Join this session to explore how the Kuhlin Career Hub supports students in navigating their career paths and achieving success beyond the classroom.

In this session, you will:

• Explore the Kuhlin Career Hub and their resources and services. 
• Learn how to connect your students and colleagues with their designated career design coach. 
• Identify possible opportunities for collaboration with the Kuhlin Career Hub to support career readiness for your students and your network.

Facilitators: 

• Dr. Chelsea Chandler, Director, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)
• Sally Thelen, Program Coordinator, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)

Each academic year, the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) works with Faculty Associates to design and facilitate learning experiences and resources for the BGSU teaching community and to provide insight on CFE programming and projects. Faculty Associates are passionate about teaching, learning, and sharing their knowledge and expertise with members of the BGSU teaching community. 

During this session, you will:

• Learn about Faculty Associate Program.
• Understand what is expected of Faculty Associates.
• Ask any questions you may have about being a Faculty Associate.
• Find out how you can apply to be a Faculty Associate.

The CFE Faculty Associate program is open to full-time faculty (tenure-track and QRF), adjunct faculty, and staff members who are instructors of record.

Fall 2024 CFE-Facilitated Session Registration Form

Facilitators: 

• Beth Miller, Associate Director, Career Design Coaching
• Allie Dane, Career Design Coach, College of Arts and Sciences, Arts and Humanities and select Social and Historical Sciences
• Mitch Port, Career Design Coach, College of Arts and Sciences, Computer, Informational, Math, and Natural Sciences and select Social and Historical Sciences
• Andrea Gutierrez, Assistant Director & Career Design Coach, College of Education and Human Development
• Avery Lane, Assistant Director & Career Design Coach, College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering
• Kat Williams, Career Design Coach, Schmidthorst College of Business
• Rachel Froman, Career Design Coach, Thompson Working Families Scholarship

In today's competitive market, a strong resume is crucial for standing out, especially for graduate students transitioning into non-academic careers. This presentation provided by the Kuhlin Career Hub will guide you through the essentials of developing an impactful resume that highlights your unique skills and experiences for non-academic career paths. Discover how to translate your academic achievements, research, and projects into experiences and skills that resonate with employers. Please be sure to have a copy of your resume with you to review and edit during the session.

In this session, you will learn how to: 

• Describe the difference between a resume and a CV and provide examples of content that would be most appropriate for each one. 
• Identify NACE competencies and highlight them effectively on professional documents. 
• Apply best practices in resume development and design to your own professional documents.

This session has been for graduate students; however, all BGSU faculty, instructors, and staff are welcome to attend.

Facilitators: 

• Holly Barber, Instructional Designer, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)
• Anna Rood, Instructional Designer, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create a New Quiz in Canvas and how to set up quiz settings. New Quizzes is an updated assessment engine that integrates with Canvas and replaces the Classic Quizzes functionality. You will explore new question types such as Categorization, Ordering, and Hot Spots as well as discuss how to manage item banks. You will have an opportunity to create questions in an item bank in one of your Canvas courses and utilize the item bank in a quiz.

In this session, you will:

• Identify question types.
• Explore what the student sees when taking a quiz.
• Discuss how to moderate exams for accessibility.
• Create and utilize a New Quiz item bank. 

Fall 2024 CFE-Facilitated Session Registration Form

Facilitator: Krista K. Westrick-Payne, PhD, Assistant Director, National Center for Family & Marriage Research

Join the final session in the Quantitative Data Analysis & Visualization Series facilitated by the Center for Family and Demographic Research. Learn how to merge art and science to create impactful visualizations. Discover the different types of visualizations you can create, some basic dos and don’ts (with examples), as well as different programs in which to create visualizations. Learn how to use data to tell a story with charts and figures in this informing session!

In this session, you will:

• Identify different types of charts and figures and when to use them.
• Integrate basic design principles in creating charts in Excel.
• Explore other programs and platforms available for visualizing data.

Please note: Many of the examples provided during the session will be in Excel so having a basic understanding of the program will be useful.

Spring 2025 Quantitative Data Analysis & Visualization CFE Session Registration Form

Facilitators: 

• Holly Barber, Instructional Designer, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)
• Anna Rood, Instructional Designer, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)

If you're new to teaching with Canvas, this workshop is for you! You’ll have the opportunity to customize your Canvas course ensuring that your courses are suited to your teaching style. We will work together to explore Canvas features and best practices in course design.

During this session, you will:

• Use global navigation and access your course.
• Customize the course settings and navigation.
• Upload course files and documents.
• Create and add content, assignments, and weekly modules.
• Manage Gradebook & Speedgrader.

Facilitators: 

• Holly Barber, Instructional Designer, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)
• Anna Rood, Instructional Designer, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)

Join the CFE for a tour of the Instructor Video Recording Studio. The Recording Studio is a sound-proofed space where you can record educational videos for your courses.

During this session, you will:

• Practice using the studio’s equipment, including the HD camera, screens, and lighting kits.
• Identify the different types of videos you can create using the space.

Please note: This is a drop-in tour; you may arrive anytime during the hour-long session.

Facilitator: Dr. Joshua Atkinson, Professor, School of Media and Communication

In this session, you will explore strategies to encourage civil discourse in the classroom and develop guidelines to structure these conversations effectively. The workshop includes an overview of best practices, a think-pair-share activity to create and refine classroom policies, and a role-play exercise to practice managing discussions about political topics. You will also have the opportunity to debrief and ask questions, ensuring you leave with practical tools to foster respectful and productive classroom dialogue.

In this session, you will: 

• Discuss strategies to encourage civil discourse in your classroom.
• Develop guidelines or classroom policies to structure classroom conversations to encourage civil discourse. 

Facilitators: 

• Dr. Katie Stygles, Chief Inclusion Officer, Division of Inclusion and Belonging
• Dr. Bobby Steele, Director, Center for Student Connections & Opportunity, Division of Inclusion and Belonging
• Amanda Paniagua, Assistant Director, Center for Student Connections & Opportunity, Division of Inclusion and Belonging
• Ana Brown, Deputy Chief Inclusion Officer, Division of Inclusion and Belonging

The Safe Zone Project at Bowling Green State University promotes awareness of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) individuals. Its goals are to increase awareness of LGBTQ+ people and issues, create gender-inclusive change on campus and in society, and form an understanding of the impact of intersectionality on identities and systems. The project aims to improve the climate for LGBTQ+ individuals at BGSU and make allies visible and involved with LGBTQ+ students, faculty, and staff.

In this session, you will:

• Clarify your understanding of basic/intermediate LGBTQ+-related definitions.
• Develop and/or advance your understanding of socialization.
• Clarify your understanding of gender identity, gender expression, sex assigned at birth, and various orientations.
• Learn about US LGBTQ+ policies/law, specifically in the state of Ohio.
• Identify job-relevant behaviors and techniques rooted in allyship.
• Develop an action plan.

Fall 2024 Campus Partner CFE Session Registration Form

Facilitators: 

• Dr. Chelsea Chandler, Director, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)
• Sally Thelen, Program Coordinator (CFE)

Excited to start a new semester but unsure how to tackle your professional development goals? Let the CFE guide you in charting a course to professional success this semester! In this session, you will define your professional development goals and areas of focus, explore resources and programs offered by the CFE and campus partners, and learn strategies and tools to track your progress.

In this session, you will:

• Develop a clear professional development plan.
• Identify available resources and programming to support your goals.
• Learn effective tracking strategies.
• Set a plan to celebrate and share your growth.

Facilitators: 

• Abby Coon, M.S., Assistant Dean of Students for Student Care and Support, Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Office of the Dean of Students

• Ashley Hartman, MPH, CHES®, OCPC (She/Her/Hers), Health Educator – Mental Health Focus, Office of Health and Wellness, Division of Community Well-Being

JAs a public university for the public good, BGSU prioritizes community well-being and belonging to ensure that Falcons do not struggle alone. One way BGSU prioritizes this community-wide responsibility to support students is through the Student of Concern Report tool. In this session, you will learn how to submit a Student of Concern Report to share your concerns for a student going through a personal hardship (e.g., mental health or physical health concern, food or financial insecurity, disruption to others, behavioral concerns). You will also learn how these referrals help the Office of the Dean of Students support and advocate for students and connect them to resources. 

In this session, you will:

• Define the purpose of the Student of Concern Report.
• Identify instances when it is appropriate to submit a Student of Concern Report.
• Explain how to write and submit a Student of Concern Report.
• Describe the process after a Student of Concern Report is submitted.
• Identify effective strategies for communicating with a student before and after a Student of Concern Report is submitted.

Facilitators: 

• Holly Barber, Instructional Designer, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)
• Anna Rood, Instructional Designer, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)

Join us for an engaging workshop on using Canvas Studio software within the Canvas LMS! Participants will learn to identify key features of Canvas Studio and discover how to record and edit videos. Additionally, the workshop will cover creating in-video quizzes and discussions, applying auto-closed captions, and utilizing student analytics. By the end of the session, attendees will be equipped with practical skills to create interactive and accessible video content for their courses. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your teaching with Canvas Studio!

In this session, you will:

• Identify Canvas Studio features
• Discover how to record and edit videos
• Create in-video quizzes & discussions
• Apply auto-closed captions
• Utilize student analytics