Wednesday, July 7, 2021
All
- Focused Falcon Mindfulness Session-Last Chance to Register!
- Amended Policy 3341-2-45 Freedom of Speech
- Summertime Lunch & Homemade Gnocchi in the Teaching Kitchen Next Week!
- Register for Campus Fest 2021!
Students
Faculty/Staff
- Two Great and Free professional development opportunities with Quality Matters
- Creating Engaging Microlearning Videos Workshop
- Faculty participation opportunity at commencement
1. Focused Falcon Mindfulness Session-Last Chance to Register!
Focused Falcons is a free, four-week workshop to help manage stress, strengthen attention, and increase memory.
Take part in weekly sessions specifically designed for strengthening your ability to focus and pay attention. The workshop includes learning mindfulness meditation, stress management techniques, methods to respond to difficult situations and skills to live with intention and purpose.
Workshops are free for BGSU students, faculty and staff in collaboration with the BGSUS Counseling Center. The first series of workshops will take place virtually and registration is required.
Workshops will be hosted on the following Wednesdays: today, July 14, 21, and 28 from noon to 1 p.m.
Register online. For more information, contact Morgan Alexander-Coster at morgale@bgsu.edu.
2. Amended Policy 3341-2-45 Freedom of Speech
Pursuant to requirements of Ohio’s Forming Open and Robust University Minds (FORUM) Act, the BGSU Freedom of Expression policy has been revised to include language prohibiting harassment that is consistent with the FORUM Act. Other definitions in the policy have been clarified to align with those established by the FORUM Act. The policy affirms the University’s commitment to free expression and is a resource for students, faculty, staff and visitors. Additional information regarding expressive activities on campus can be found on this website.
3. Summertime Lunch & Homemade Gnocchi in the Teaching Kitchen Next Week!
Next week in the teaching kitchen, we have two meals that are perfect for you! At noon Tuesday, July 13, Dietitian Paige will be teaching you how to make cranberry orange cous cous salad with grilled citrus chicken and a blood orange mockarita! Then at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, Chef Austin will walk you through the basic steps of making homemade gnocchi and a delicious pesto sauce. You can register for both of these events on the BGSU Dining website. If you have questions, reach out to Paige at wiemanp@bgsu.edu.
4. Register for Campus Fest 2021!
Campus Fest will be held this year on Thursday, Sept. 9, from noon to 3 p.m. Student organizations, campus offices/departments/colleges and Off-Campus partners can register for a table and to be part of the fun!
1. Work for Information Technology Services (ITS)!
Information Technology Services (ITS) is currently hiring student staff to join our team! The application is open through July 21, with interviews taking place shortly after the application closes. Positions are available in the following areas:
• Asset Management
• Classroom Technology Services
• Service Desk
• Student Support Services
For more information, or to apply today, visit our website.
1. Two Great and Free professional development opportunities with Quality Matters
The Ohio QM Consortium has two great professional development opportunities scheduled:
Opportunity 1
• Applying the QM Rubric (APPQMR)
• July 15 (Part 1) and 16 (Part 2) from noon to 4 p.m.
• Cost: Free to consortium members (BGSU is a consortium member)
• Where: Being held virtually via Microsoft Teams
• Facilitator: Steve Kaufman
• Registration: Email skaufman@uakron.edu if you or a colleague would like to register.
• Recommended for: Any faculty members or instructional designers that would like to begin their QM professional development path. This is the flagship workshop that dives into the QM rubric, how to apply it, and learning about alignment with learning objectives. Attendees must attend both days in order to receive their certificate of completion.
Opportunity 2
• Improving Your Online Course (IYOC)
• July 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Cost: Free to consortium members (BGSU is a consortium member)
• Where: Being held virtually
• Facilitator: Amy Grincewicz
• Recommend for: Faculty who have an existing online course they want to improve.
• Register
Please share with any colleagues who you think would be interested.
If you have additional questions, email Terence Armentano at osap@bgsu.edu
2. Creating Engaging Microlearning Videos Workshop
BGSU faculty had to quickly transition to remote learning over the past year. While transitioning, many faculty have decided to implement videos within their courses. Often times, instructors may find that participation is low in synchronous lectures and are looking to find more efficient ways to engage students in their subject matter. In this workshop, instructors will be able to define what microlearning videos are and the benefits of producing this type of video, discuss the steps and best practices involved in creating microlearning videos and be able to determine what platform is best to host videos while keeping in mind best practices for accessibility.
Register for a Creating Engaging Microlearning Videos workshop being offered by the Center for Faculty Excellence.
3. Faculty participation opportunity at commencement
Commencement is a special time for our University community. BGSU will host an in-person ceremony outdoors on the Bowen-Thompson Quadrangle at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21.
The Commencement Committee welcomes BGSU faculty to participate in August commencement. To express your interest, we ask that you complete the Commencement Faculty Participation Interest Form.
If you have questions about the survey or the ceremony, please contact Michelle Simmons at msimmon@bgsu.edu or 419-372-7619. If you need to rent regalia, information is provided within the survey, or contact Lori Naugle at Falcon Outfitters ASAP at lnaugle@bgsu.edu to ensure regalia arrives in time for commencement.