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, consultations, web resources, learning communities, and more—all designed to help those involved in teaching to create an engaged and articulate learning experience for all BGSU students.
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.
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.
Fall 2024 New Faculty Orientation
The Center for Faculty Excellence is excited to welcome new full-time faculty during the 2024 New Faculty Orientation scheduled for Wednesday, August 14 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Olscamp 101. All new full-time faculty (QRF and TTF) are required to attend the New Faculty Orientation. This event complements any orientation programming offered by your unit. The schedule and other event details will be shared with departments and new faculty as we get closer to the event.
For resources to support your teaching career at BGSU, click on the link below to visit the New Faculty Resources page.
Upcoming CFE Events
Updated: 07/22/2024 02:42PM