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Friday, April 2, 2021

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  1. MAC Volleyball Tournament Starts Tonight
  2. Akron Zips Into A Series vs. Falcon Softball Team
  3. Falcon Baseball Soars Into Series versus Kent State
  4. FAD 4/2
  5. Crochet and Connect
  6. What Were You Wearing?
  7. Deadline Extended for ICS Internship Applications!
  8. Falcons After Dark Drag Bingo, Prizes, Free Escape Room, and More!
  9. Sexual Assault Awareness Month Virtual Conference on 4/13
  10. Registration Open for Undergraduate Symposium for Research and Scholarship
  11. Classified Staff Spirit of BG April Nominations
  12. Office of the Dean of Students
  13. Summer 2021 Kids Camp Registration OPEN
  14. Chance to win $25 gift card: Research Study – Family Members (e.g., Partners, Parents, Siblings) of People with PTSD
  15. Free Earth Month film: "No Place To Grow"
  16. Help Feed a Family for Only $1!
  17. Tennis Matches Up Versus Toledo Today

Students

  1. Today: @Home Virtual Watch Party, Snacks Provided!
  2. LGBTQ+ Graduating Students - Lavender Graduation
  3. CPR and Lifeguarding Certification Courses
  4. Deadline Extended for the ICS Student Research Award
  5. Enroll in Summer Course to learn about Social Media, Social Justice, and Gender
  6. Interested in martial arts? Take ACS3000 this summer!
  7. Pop Culture & Media class online this summer!
  8. Take BGP course Cultural Pluralism online this summer!
  9. Student Marketing Assistant/Writer Needed

Graduate Students

  1. Grad Women's Caucus Last Meeting
  2. Summer 2021 Funding for Professional Development

Faculty and Staff

  1. Annual Performance Appraisals Period- Begins: April 1, 2021 Due: May 31, 2021
  2. Volunteers needed for in-person commencement ceremonies
  3. Celebrating BGSU CPI Associate Director Paul Valdez
  4. Safe Zone Training for Faculty
  5. BGP Assessment Process Discussion
  6. How to Build a Final Exam in Canvas Workshop
  7. Inclusive Pedagogy

1. MAC Volleyball Tournament Starts Tonight

Your regular-season MAC Champion volleyball team is hosting the Mid-American Conference tournament this Friday and Saturday. The top-seeded Falcons host Miami at 4:30 p.m.

Student ticketing will be handled on a first-come-first-served basis with any attending students required to provide their university ID in order to gain entry. Students interested in attending will need to queue up in front of the north ticket lobby and will be permitted entry no earlier than 60 minutes prior to the day's first match (4:30 Friday; 5 Saturday). Friday's semifinal round will be handled as one session with tickets good for both matches. Ticket availability for all MAC students will be no fewer than 50 tickets for Friday's semifinal round and 100 for Saturday's championship match.

If you cannot make it to the game, watch here.

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2. Akron Zips Into A Series vs. Falcon Softball Team

The Falcon softball team will host the Akron Zips in a four game series over the weekend. The teams will square off at 3 p.m. today. A doubleheader will start at 1 p.m. tomorrow. And the two will close out the series on Sunday at noon. Limited seats are available.

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3. Falcon Baseball Soars Into Series versus Kent State

The Falcon baseball team is off to a hot start in the MAC. They will host Kent State for their home opener beginning today at 3:05 p.m. at Steller Field. A doubleheader will take place on Saturday beginning at 12:05 p.m. And the conclusion of the series will take place on Sunday at 1 p.m. Limited seats are available.

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4. FAD 4/2

FAD this week will be in the BTSU Ballroom with Make Your Own Succulent, a showing of Zootopia, and Mixed Media crafts! 6-9 p.m.

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5. Crochet and Connect

Join the Center for Women and Gender Equity for Crochet and Connect! All Crocheters, Knitters, and other yarn crafters are welcome. Whether you have been doing your craft for years or are just learning, we would love to see you there!

We meet every Monday from 3-4 p.m.

Join here.

Meeting ID: 893 8357 5348 Passcode: 206376

Email cwge@bgsu.edu with any questions.

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6. What Were You Wearing? (April 6th, 7th, 8th)

Displays in the What Were You Wearing? exhibit show recreations of actual outfits survivors working with The Cocoon were wearing when they were sexually assaulted. This display addresses the myth that what survivors were wearing at the time of their assault caused them to be victimized. An advocate from the Cocoon will be available at the time of the event.

Where: BGSU Student Union Room 207

When: April 6th, 7th, and 8th

Times: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Facebook event link here.

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7. Deadline Extended for ICS Internship Applications!

Are you looking for opportunities to put your academic research and writing skills into practice? Would you like to do it for course credit? Then consider applying to be an intern for BGSU’s own interdisciplinary, public humanities center. You can get valuable experience with event planning, marketing and public relations, graphic design, research and curricular development, and more.

We are seeking applications for the following internship tracks:

• Social media & publicity

• Graphic design

• Audio production

Visit bgsu.edu/ics to find out more about ICS internships and how to apply!

Review of applications will begin immediately, with interviews to follow.

Applications are due Friday, April 9.

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8. Falcons After Dark Drag Bingo, Prizes, Free Escape Room, and More!

Join Falcons After Dark and LGBTQ+ Programs for Drag Bingo on April 9th, 6-9 p.m. in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Ballroom, featuring Toledo's own Gizelle DeVaux! Bingo will run from 6-8 p.m. with other activities available for attendees. The event is FREE - no purchase required to win some awesome prizes - and open to all students! Masks and social distancing are required for participation.

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9. Sexual Assault Awareness Month Virtual Conference on 4/13

Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to join It’s On Us and the Center for Violence Prevention and Education at BGSU via Zoom for an afternoon of discussion on violence prevention, advocacy, and response! This virtual conference on April 13th from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. will share insights from members of the BGSU community and beyond. Be a part of the conversation on topics including trauma; survivor support; implicit bias; bystander intervention; and human trafficking. The first 50 registrants will receive an It’s On Us swag bag!

Register here.

Please email itsonus@bgsu.edu for more information or with questions.

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10. Registration Open for Undergraduate Symposium for Research and Scholarship

Registration is now open for BGSU’s annual Undergraduate Symposium for Research and Scholarship. Registration Deadline: April 15, 2021 at bgsu.edu/spring.

This year's event will also serve as the regional NW Ohio Symposium for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship. Undergraduate students from BGSU and other NW Ohio regional institutions are cordially invited to register their poster, PowerPoint, and video presentations. Contributions from any field or discipline are welcome.

The symposium website will be launched on April 22, 2021, at bgsu.edu/curssymposium. This will be an asynchronous event, meaning that the students’ presentations, as well as their written or audio/video narration, will be uploaded to our symposium website. Students will not have to be “present” for the symposium website launch. This event will provide an avenue for students to have their research, scholarly, or creative work from any discipline presented to an external audience and thus would enrich their resumes as well as provide them with a virtual presentation experience.

For any questions, please contact the director of CURS, Dr. Cordula Mora at cmora@bgsu.edu.

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11. Classified Staff Spirit of BG April Nominations

The Classified Staff Spirit of BG Award Committee is pleased to accept April nominations for the Classified Spirit of BG Award. Every qualified nominee will be recognized and presented a certificate of appreciation and their nomination(s) published in the Campus Update each month.

There are no limits on nominations throughout the year. Qualified nominations submitted from May through the following April will be placed in a drawing at the annual Classified Staff Awards Ceremony in May to win one of 12 monetary prizes.

Click here for more information or to access the nomination form.

The guidelines provide all information necessary to qualify. Please submit a nomination for that special classified staff employee who displays what BG's spirit is all about.

You may deliver nominations to Deborah Carden, Chair dcarden@bgsu.edu.

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12. Office of the Dean of Students

Donate meal swipes to the Falcon Care Program here.

Swipes will provide short-term solutions for students who are experiencing food insecurity. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of the Dean of Students at 419-372-2843.

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13. Summer 2021 Kids Camp Registration OPEN

Become a Happy Camper this Summer with the BGSU Recreation and Wellness Summer 2021 Kids Camp. Meet new friends, unique learning experiences, and have fun all while following COVID- 19 guidelines! Registration is OPEN! For more information visit the BGSU Recreation and Wellness website. Early bird registration ends Friday, May 14!

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14. Chance to win $25 gift card: Research Study – Family Members (e.g., Partners, Parents, Siblings) of People with PTSD

Are you a family member or romantic partner of an adult (18+) who is diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? If this applies to you, please consider participating in this research study. The aim of this study is to measure the needs and experiences of individuals who provide informal support to someone living with PTSD. If you decide to participate, you will first view and respond to a consent form. Then you will answer some questions to assess for your eligibility.

If you are eligible to continue, you will be asked to answer some more questions about your demographics, your family members’ demographics, and other survey measures about your needs and experiences. You can be entered in a raffle to receive one of six $25 gift cards to your choice of locations (Amazon or Walmart) for participating in this study. The survey takes approximately 20-35 minutes to complete.

Please click here if you would like to participate.

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15. Free Earth Month film: "No Place To Grow"

As part of BGSU Earth Month 2021, the film "No Place To Grow" is available now and for the entire month for all to view for free through the Kanopy system, courtesy of Jerome Library. The film takes us on a 9-month journey as this vibrant, historically Latinx community in Santa Cruz, California fights to save their community garden. This film addresses the issues of cultural marginalization, healthy food access, redevelopment and gentrification, immigration, food sovereignty, land security, and the struggle to live a good life. Go to bgsu.edu/EARTH and click on "No Place to Grow" for the direct link.

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16. Help Feed a Family For Only $1!

Food for Thought can provide a full meal to someone facing food insecurity for just $1 through business partnerships and bulk food. By donating $1 to a fundraiser put on by a LEAD 1000 group, you will be contributing to the goal put forth by this foundation. All proceeds will be directly given to the Food for Thought foundation. Click here for more information.

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17. Tennis Matches Up Versus Toledo Today

The Falcon tennis team takes on the Toledo Rockets today at 1 p.m. Match is scheduled to take place at the BG Tennis Courts.

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1. Today: @Home Virtual Watch Party, Snacks Provided!

Homelessness is a multifaceted issue that affects more than an estimated 500,000 Americans. Join the BGSU Center for Public Impact as we watch and reflect on the documentary @Home, a documentary covering the fruitful stories of a handful of homeless individuals in America.

Snacks will be provided and available for pickup in the BGSU Center for Public Impact, 100 University Hall, before the event. Sign up here.

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2. LGBTQ+ Graduating Students - Lavender Graduation

Lavender Graduation is our annual recognition of LGBTQ+ graduating students (undergrads and grads included - all LGBTQ+ identifying students who will graduate in Spring, Summer, or Fall 2021). The theme for this year's Lavender Graduation is "Pride Perseveres!" We will hold both an in-person ceremony (4/14/21 at 4 pm - maximum of 2 guests per graduate) and will celebrate our graduates on our social media (with permission only). Please fill out this form ASAP (no later than 4/5/21).

Contact Dr. Stygles with questions (kstygle@bgsu.edu).

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3. CPR and Lifeguarding Certification Courses

Want to Learn How to Save a Life?

CPR and Lifeguarding Certification courses are offered to students, faculty/staff, and community members and are conducted by American Red Cross certified instructors.

CPR and First Aid Course

This is a blended learning course featuring two online simulation learnings, which combines web-based learning with an in-class skills session. The online portions needs to be completed before the in-class session. Participants must bring a printed-out certificate of completion of both online portions in order to be admitted to the in-class session of the class. Class sizes are limited to 4 participants.

In-Person Course Schedule:

CPR

• April 6th | 3 – 5 p.m.

• May 7th | 2 – 4 p.m.

Cost:

• Recreation and Wellness Student Employees: $70

• BGSU Student or SRC Member: $90

• Non-Member: $110

Lifeguard Training

The American Red Cross blended learning lifeguarding course prepares you to prevent, recognize, and respond to emergencies in and around the water. Participants complete the eLearning portion and present proof of completion to enter the in-person skill sessions at the Student Recreation Center. Class sizes are limited to 4 participants.

In-Person Course Schedule:

Lifeguard

April Class

• April 9th | 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. (Prerequisite)

• April 24th | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

• April 25th | 12 – 7 p.m.

• April 26th | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. (This time will only be used if we need more time in the class)

May Class

• May 7th | 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. (Prerequisite)

• May 22nd | 9 AM – 6 p.m.

• May 23rd | 12 – 7 p.m.

• May 24th | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. (This time will only be used if we need more time in the class)

Cost

• Recreation and Wellness Student Employees: $125

• BGSU Student or SRC Member: $175

• Non-Member: $200

Register in person at the Student Recreation Center Welcome Desk or by calling 419.372.2000.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Department of Recreation and Wellness

aquatics@bgsu.edu | 419.372.2000

bgsu.edu/recwell

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4. Deadline Extended for the ICS Student Research Award

The ICS Student Research Award provides funds for undergraduate and graduate students to do research on an interdisciplinary topic and collaborate with a community partner to connect that research to the public good.

All student applications must have a faculty sponsor who agrees to oversee the research project. Qualitative projects on topics of public interest will be prioritized. Recipients of the award are required to give a public presentation of their work at a CURS research symposium or other similar venue. In keeping with the ICS mission, we also require students to conduct a community engagement activity, which the ICS Director will advise. Awarded funds of $250 can be used for material expenses such as travel, software, books, and materials. Any money left over after expenses are paid will be an award amount. Applications are due Friday, April 9 by 5 p.m. Visit bgsu.edu/ics for more info.

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5. Enroll in Summer Course to learn about Social Media, Social Justice, and Gender

Social Media, Social Justice and Gender (ACS 3000 104W 40848/WS 3000 102W 42600)

This six week online course will explore the ways in which social justice movements like #MeToo, #BlackLivesMatter (and many more!) utilize the affordances of social media platforms to organize, raise awareness, and build communities in the US and across the world. Course readings include a mix of essays and multimedia resources. Assignments for this course will be a blend of writing and creative projects, which include designing your very own social media campaign.

Please contact the course instructor Riddhima Sharma (riddhrs@bgsu.edu) for more information.

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6. Interested in martial arts? Take ACS3000 this summer!

ACS 3000 Martial Arts in America is available online during Summer Session 6W1 (5/26 – 7/08). This course explores the history and development of American martial arts from the colonial era to the 21st century. Visit our CCS Course Offerings webpage for more information.

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7. Pop Culture & Media class online this summer!

POPC1650 Popular Culture & Media is available during Summer Session 6W2 (7/12 – 8/20). This course is an introduction to the study of Popular Culture as it relates to the Mass Media. It is a survey course and aimed at a general student interested in the exploring the impact of mass media upon our society. Visit our CCS Course Offerings webpage for more information.

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8. Take BGP course Cultural Pluralism online this summer!

Take ACS2500 Cultural Pluralism online this summer during session 6W1 (5/26 – 7/08) and 6W2 (7/12 – 8/20). This course is an interdisciplinary exploration of race, ethnicity, class, gender and sexual orientation in the United States, emphasizing imaginative expressive forms, such as fiction, poetry, film and the visual arts. This course is an introduction to the topic of cultural pluralism. The course will proceed historically, but it will include literature, art, and media concerning the various cultures of the United States, as well as more sociological descriptions of conditions and experiences. For more information contact the School of Cultural and Critical Studies with questions at ccs@bgsu.edu or 372-2796.

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9. Student Marketing Assistant/Writer Needed

The Office of Marketing and Brand Strategy (formerly Marketing & Communications) is seeking a student marketing assistant/writer to work with our brand strategists on projects for academic units as well as other vital areas such as Athletics and International Programs & Partnerships. The successful candidate will be able to assist with detail-oriented project management, proofreading, quality control and various writing duties.

Please look for the job posting on Handshake. The 15 hours/week position will be filled as soon as possible and may involve some training hours before the end of the semester. The position begins just before the fall semester and extends for the 2021-22 academic year.

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1. Grad Women's Caucus Last Meeting

Join the Graduate Women's Caucus for our last meeting of the 2020-2021 school year! We will be discussing leadership and plans for next year on April 4th at 2 pm.

Join here.

Email Megan McDonnell at mmcdonn@bgsu.edu with any questions.

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2. Summer 2021 Funding for Professional Development

Funding for Professional Development (FPD)

FPD applications are now open on the Graduate Student Senate Canvas.

FPD is offered in three categories: Membership in Professional Organizations, Academic Conference (Presenting or Attending) and Other Professional Development Activities. If you wish to apply for more than one category, you must submit a new application for each activity/membership.

Activity date range: May 26th , 20221 - August 25th, 2021

Applications are due NO LATER THAN 11:59 p.m. EST on Sunday, April 18th, 2021.

Applicants will be notified of the award status on or before June 2nd, 2021.

For more information, visit bgsu.edu/gss or email gss@bgsu.edu.

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1. Annual Performance Appraisals Period- Begins: April 1, 2021 Due: May 31, 2021

At this time of year, we typically would send a notice for supervisors to complete appraisals for classified and administrative staff members for the evaluation period of April 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021, with a completion due date of May 31, 2021. While the aforementioned dates will continue to be the timeframe for evaluation, due to COVID-19, the Office of Human Resources (OHR) is being flexible on the due date.

You are encouraged to begin developing the appraisals as usual for your direct reports. Please note that conducting the review with your direct reports in-person is not expected at this time but may be completed via virtual platforms such as WebEx, Zoom or Microsoft Teams. Internet Explorer web browser must be used to access the PDF appraisal documents.

Once complete and reviewed with your staff members, please send the final documents to ohr@bgsu.edu. The evaluation form, job description form, and definitions of the rating dimensions and other documents relating to the appraisal process, can be found via the Human Resources website.

For additional information on how to conduct a virtual performance appraisal, please click here.

Please note employees currently in a probationary period or those who completed their probationary period between January 1, 2021 and March 31, 2021 should not be evaluated during this process.

Should you need additional assistance, please contact OHR directly at ohr@bgsu.edu.

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2. Volunteers needed for in-person commencement ceremonies

You are invited be a part of one of the most important days in the lives of the next class of BGSU alumni. Serving as a commencement volunteer is a great way to show your support for our graduates and to help make their celebration memorable. This spring, we will hold ceremonies outdoors, rain or shine, at Doyt L. Perry Stadium. There will be six ceremonies occurring April 30 - May 2.

All registered volunteers will receive a commencement volunteer T-shirt. Complimentary meals will be provided to those volunteering to work more than one ceremony on either Saturday or Sunday.

Register now to be a commencement volunteer.

For questions about volunteering, please email commencement@bgsu.edu.

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3. Celebrating BGSU CPI Associate Director Paul Valdez

Friday, April 2 will be the last day at BGSU for Paul Valdez (paulv@bgsu.edu), Associate Director of the Center for Public Impact.

Paul has been a wonderful colleague and friend to many of us on and off campus. He has been an outstanding champion for student and faculty engagement with the community, for BGSU Votes and for a myriad of high impact programs that have indeed had a ‘public impact’. He will be much missed and all of us at the Center for Public Impact are sending him our best wishes for new adventures. I know Paul will forever be a Falcon!

If you worked with Paul in the past or currently and need to follow up about a project or program please direct your inquiry to V Rosser at jrosser@bgsu.edu or 419-494-9628, or you can always email our main office at publicimpact@bgsu.edu.

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4. Safe Zone Training for Faculty

The Safe Zone workshop promotes awareness of LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer +) people. The workshop provides education concerning LGBTQ+ issues and seeks to improve the environment for LGBTQ+ people. This workshop helps to build a support network of allies for the BGSU LGBTQ+ community.

Please visit our web page for workshop goals and learning objectives.

Register here for a Safe Zone Training for Faculty workshop being offered through the Center for Faculty Excellence in collaboration with the Office of Multicultural Affairs.

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5. BGP Assessment Process Discussion

All Bowling Green Perspective (BGP) courses have approved learning outcomes that are to be assessed at the end of the semester. This session will discuss the BGP learning outcomes assessment process, show you how to import your assessment and learning outcomes rubric from the BGP shell, and how to complete the assessment in your active Canvas course. Be sure to review your BGP Course Review Proposal and the assessment plan before attending this session.

DATES:

• Friday, April 16 from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

• Tuesday, April 20 from 1 – 2 p.m.

Register here.

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6. How to Build a Final Exam in Canvas Workshop

The Center for Faculty Excellence is offering training for faculty members on How to Build a Final Exam with Canvas Classic Quizzes. Topics will include types of questions such as Fill in the Blanks, Matching, Multiple Choice, as well as creating Quiz Banks.

This sessions will be conducted using Zoom video conferencing. You will receive the link to join the Zoom session in the automated email confirmation that you will receive after submitting your registration.

Register here.

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7. Inclusive Pedagogy

This workshop will highlight methods of teaching in which instructors and students work together to create a supportive physical or virtual learning environment that gives each student equal access to learning and to ensure that both teacher and student participation promote thoughtfulness, inclusiveness, belonging, and mutual respect. Participants will review basic concepts and strategies related to inclusive pedagogy; work in groups to explore inclusive teaching strategies; identify two actionable tasks; and help shape and direct inclusive pedagogy at Bowling Green State University.

This workshop will be offered multiple dates during spring semester.

Register here for an Inclusive Pedagogy workshop being offered through the Center for Faculty Excellence.