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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, 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.

CFE Staff Updates & Impact on Instructional Design Services

Due to recent transitions on the CFE Team, we will temporarily have only one Instructional Designer on staff. This shortage may lead to slight delays in email responses and scheduling Instructional Design consultations. Your understanding during this period is greatly appreciated. If your matter is urgent, please email cfe@bgsu.edu and mark your email as "Urgent," and we will prioritize it accordingly. Otherwise, please continue to use the CFE Instructional Design Consultation Form.

Thank you for your patience and continued support as we strive to provide you with excellent Instructional Design services. 

2024 Teaching & Learning Summit

BGSU’s annual Teaching & Learning Summit is an opportunity for the BGSU teaching community to spend the day celebrating achievements, reflecting on the past year, sharing best practices for teaching and learning, and fostering future collaborations for both inside and outside of the classroom. 

This year’s Teaching & Learning Summit will take place on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Olscamp Hall. The theme for this year’s Summit is Forward: The Future of Teaching & Learning. Aligning with BGSU’s strategic plan, “Forward,” this year’s Summit will envision what teaching excellence and student success looks like in the university classroom of the future. 

Interactive session proposals are now being accepted for the 2024 Teaching & Learning Summit. The deadline for proposal submissions is Friday, April 5 at 5:00 p.m.

2024 Teaching & Learning Summit

Faculty Associate Program 2024-2025

Each academic year, the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) partners with Faculty Associates (FAs) 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. The Faculty Associate program is designed to give full-time faculty (tenure-track and QRF) and adjunct faculty the opportunity to serve in a leadership role in a professional development area of their choosing.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2024-2025 Faculty Associate Program. The deadline for applications is Friday, April 12, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Click on the link below for more information.

Faculty Associate Program

Faculty Associate Program Info Session

To find out more about the 2024-2025 Faculty Associate Program and available positions, attend the Faculty Associate Program Info Session on Monday, April 1, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Click on the link below to register.

Spring 2024 CFE Info Session Registration Form

Learning Lounges

The CFE is excited to launch the new Learning Lounge Series this spring. Consisting of short but impactful virtual sessions, the Learning Lounge Series is designed to equip you with practical strategies and tools you can use in your course design and classroom instruction. Each 30-minute session starts with a 5-10 minute presentation and is followed by time for asking questions and sharing experiences. 

This spring's sessions will all be focused on the use of AI in teaching and learning. See the list of sessions below and visit our Learning Lounges page for more information and click on the link below to register. 

  • Deciding When to Incorporate AI into Your Class (February 22, 2024, 10:30-11:00 a.m., via Zoom)
  • Using AI to Help You Teach (March 11, 2024, 2:30-3:00 p.m., via Zoom)
  • Developing or Modifying Your Course AI Policy (April 9, 2024, 1:00-1:30 p.m., via Zoom)

Spring 2024 CFE Learning Lounge Registration Form

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.

Download the Syllabus Template

Upcoming CFE Events

Updated: 03/18/2024 04:51PM