Concourse Syllabus is a new tool in Canvas for creating accessible syllabi that can be published online as PDFs. In this session, you'll learn how to navigate the interface, customize your syllabus, and enter course-specific information such as assessments and schedules. We'll also review the required syllabus elements needed to comply with university policy and state requirements.

By participating in this session, you will be able to:

• Review the BGSU Syllabus Template within Concourse Syllabus.
• Identify functionality and features of Concourse Syllabus.
• Identify required and publicly available syllabus components.
• Customize the BGSU Syllabus Template for your course.

Session Dates & Times: 

• Thu, Oct 29, 3:00-4:30 PM, Zoom*
• Fri, Nov 20, 3:00-4:30 PM, Zoom*
• Mon, Dec 7, 3:30-5:00 PM, Zoom
• Tue, Dec 8, 10:00-11:30 AM, Zoom
• Fri, Dec 11, 3:00-4:30 PM, Zoom*
• Thu, Dec 17, 10:00-11:30 AM, Zoom*
• Tue, Jan 5, 10:00-11:30 AM, Zoom*
• Wed, Jan 6, 12:30-2:00 PM, Zoom
• Mon, Jan 7, 10:00-11:30 AM, In-person TBA
• Fri, Jan 8, 10:00-11:30 AM, Zoom
• Fri, Jan 8, 10:00-11:30 AM, Zoom*

Sessions marked with an (*) are facilitated by Julie Hamann from Firelands. All faculty members are welcome to attend these sessions.

Fall 2026 Getting Started with Concourse Syllabus Session Registration Form 

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

Adopting workflows and course design procedures that integrate Universal Design for Learning (UDL) makes for a better student learning experience. This interactive workshop will ask participants to explore the background and principles of UDL to make actionable changes that will enhance digital learning environments.  We invite participants to probe into the purpose of UDL and align your purpose with practice.

By participating in this session, you will be able to:

• Identify the purpose of Universal Design for Learning through the exploration of its origins and implications in digital learning environments. 
• Explore easily adoptable teaching and technology strategies that align with UDL principles. 
• Reflect on how to align intentionality with accessible course design. 

Fall 2026 CFE-Facilitated Session Registration Form 

Facilitators: 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. 

By participating in this session, you will be able 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. 

Fall 2026 Campus Partner CFE Session Registration Form 

Facilitators: Elizabeth Fridrick, Assistant Professor, Collections and e-Resources Librarian, University Libraries; Chris Lyons, Assistant Professor, Collections Assessment and Analysis Librarian, University Libraries 

This session introduces you to finding accessible resources through University Libraries and provides an overview of accessible digitization when necessary. You will receive hands-on practice using the scanning equipment located on the first floor of Jerome Library.  

By participating in this session, you will learn how to determine if an existing digital version is available, mitigate imitations of digital copies, and learn best practices for scanning physical books and articles into high-quality digital files that include searchable text (OCR) capabilities as well as the texttoaudio (MP3) function. 

This will be followed by a hands-on scanning component, during which you will practice creating accessible digital documents. You will then learn how to verify accessibility compliance and perform basic postproduction remediation to ensure that scanned materials meet accessibility standards and support equitable access for all users.  

By participating in this session, you will be able to: 

• Apply best practices for converting physical books and articles to digital files.
• Verify digital accessibly compliance of a PDF. 
• Perform basic PDF remediation functions utilizing Adobe Acrobat.
• Verify existing digital versions of books and articles.

Please note: Space is limited, advance registration is required. 

Fall 2026 Campus Partner CFE Session Registration Form

Facilitators: Jolie Sheffer, Associate Dean/Professor, College of Arts & Science; Adrienne Ausdenmoore, Associate Vice President and Executive Director, Radbill Center 

Retirement can be both exciting and nerve-wracking, bringing new opportunities as well as questions about what comes next. In this workshop, we will introduce you to key practices from Life Design to help you navigate this transition and discover your own compass. Through guided reflection and planning, you will develop a personalized Life Design plan for the next 5-10 years and connect with fellow faculty who are interested in building a rich, meaningful life beyond the classroom.  

By participating in this session, you will be able to: 

• Identify limiting beliefs about retirement and discover your own compass.
•  Develop a concrete, personalized plan for your transition into retirement. 
• Meet other faculty interested in developing a rich, meaningful life outside of the classroom.

Spring 2027 Campus Partner CFE Session Registration Form