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Monday, Jan. 10, 2022

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Charles E. Shanklin Award for Research Excellence: Full paper submissions are NOW OPEN

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Campus Update Archive

1. CFE January newsletter is here!

Want to be on top of all the latest news and workshops available in the Center for Faculty Excellence? Subscribe to the CFE monthly newsletter and be the first to see the exciting projects we offer in the Center! Workshops and events are open to attendance by any BGSU faculty, instructors, graduate students and staff!

View and subscribe to the January newsletter here.

2. Nominate outstanding students & organizations!

During SMART's Annual Taste of February event, awards are given out to outstanding students (undergraduate & graduate) and campus organizations that are doing phenomenal work to support and uplift historically minoritized communities. The awards are:
- Organization of the Year
- Ace of Academics
- Campus Unity
- SMART Boss of the Year
- Community Activist of the Year

If you know a student (undergraduate or graduate) or campus organization that you believe deserves to be recognized during Taste of February, you can nominate them here. Nominations will be accepted until February 4 at 11:59 p.m. If you have any questions or concerns, please email taajj@bgsu.edu.

3. Update to emergency cancellation policy

Policy 3341-1-3 - Emergency Cancellation, Delay and Closing - has been updated to simplify procedures, clarify responsibilities and account for remote work.

4. Documentary screening: Sisters with Transistors

Mark your calendars! This Thursday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. in Bryan Hall, BGSU’s College of Musical Arts will host a free public screening of the award-winning 2020 documentary "Sisters with Transistors."

This film tells the untold story of electronic music’s female pioneers who embraced machines and their technologies to utterly transform how we produce and listen to music today. From the unlimited possibilities of digital synthesizers to the recent analog recording revival; from the impossibly perfect pitch of Auto-Tune to the democratization of music-making for a generation of “bedroom” producers — each of these extraordinary developments is directly connected to the work and artistry of the women featured in “Sisters with Transistors,” including Bebe Barron, Delia Derbyshire, Maryanne Amacher, Pauline Oliveros, Wendy Carlos, and Laurie Spiegel.

The documentary will be followed by a talkback with composer Elainie Lillios, transnational cultural studies scholar Lara Martin Lengel, and musicologist Ryan Ebright.

5. Help promote diversity and inclusion on campus with WA1T!

WA1T’s mission is to promote diversity, inclusion and social justice by using sport as a platform to advocate for positive social change at BGSU. By uniting individuals with diverse cultural and social backgrounds through their mutual love and passion for social justice and/or sports, we can create a more inclusive environment on campus.

We are excited for you to meet our new WA1T Executive Board, who wishes to create an environment of acceptance and inclusion on campus! Hannah Best, sophomore on the Women’s Volleyball team will serve as president. Hannah is joined by Carter Womack, junior on the Men’s Soccer team, as vice president.

As we transition into 2022, we need your help to assemble and expand our membership! If you are interested in becoming a general member of WA1T or taking a leadership role, please reach out to fill out this form.

Keep up with us and see details about our upcoming general membership meeting on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 17, by following our Instagram, Twitter and/or Facebook @weareoneteambg.

For any questions please contact Hannah (hrbest@bgsu.edu) or Carter (womackc@bgsu.edu).

6. Support the Brown Bag Food Project's 14th Annual MLK Jr. Day of Service Community Food Drive

As part of BGSU's MLK Jr. Day of Service celebrations we are encouraging the campus community to support the Brown Bag Food Project's 14th Annual MLK Jr. Day Of Service Community Food Drive on January 15-17.

Donations will benefit multiple food pantries in Bowling Green and Wood County. Donations can be dropped off at 530 Sand Ridge Road, Bowling Green, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on January 15-17.

Suggested donated items are nonperishable food items, hygiene and personal care items, diapers and pet food. Visit their website or Facebook page for more ideas for items to donate.

For on-campus organizations and offices, donations can also be dropped off at Civic Engagement - 304 University Hall, or we will pick up donations from your office and make sure they all get delivered.

1. One more week to register for MLK Day of Service!

Bowling Green State University's Civic Engagement in the C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership is thrilled to host the 14th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Monday, Jan. 17. Register and commit to serve with your fellow falcons at https://www.bgsu.edu/MLKday.

2. Register for Spring Intramural Sports

Registration is open for Spring Intramural Sports. Get a head start on signing up your teams! Get involved as an individual, with your friends or student organization by playing.

Play begins Jan. 24 in the following sports:
Indoor Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and Basketball.

Sports beginning on March 14:
Dodgeball, Wiffleball, Flag Football and Kickball.

Cost:
Spring Semester Pass: $30/pp
No cost to players who already purchased an academic year pass.

Register through ImLeagues.com/bgsu.

Department of Recreation and Wellness
419.372.2464 | imsports@bgsu.edu

3. Participants needed: Work/job perceptions and self-reliance

BGSU undergraduate students (age 18+) are being recruited for a study to identify, categorize and understand the opinions of college students regarding their future work/job goals and feelings about self-reliance (BGSU IRB #1834837). Students who complete the Q-grid (Excel file) and questionnaire will receive a $10 Starbucks gift card. The grid and questionnaire will take about 30 minutes to complete.

4. Need food assistance?

Are you or a student you know facing food insecurity? The Office of the Dean of Students food assistance programs can provide students with support and resources (i.e. a bag of non-perishable grocery items). Students can complete a food assistance application or come into the Office of the Dean of Students to apply. Applications and more information about the programs can be found here.

5. Interested in learning? Need a part-time job?

The BGSU Office of Academic Assessment is hiring undergraduate Student Learning Analyst positions. This opportunity is open to undergraduate students from all majors at BGSU.

To apply, please email a copy of your resume and cover letter to Dr. Jessica M. Turos, Associate Director for the Office of Academic Assessment at jmturos@bgsu.edu.

For more details about this position, please visit the posting on Handshake and check out the Student Learning Analyst webpage.

6. Work for Information Technology Services (ITS)!

The ITS Student Support Services team is looking to hire two student staff (approx. 15 hrs./week) to begin working spring semester. The application form is open now through 11:59 p.m. on January 22, with interviews taking place shortly after the application closes. Starting pay rate is $12/hour.

For more information, or to apply today, visit bgsu.edu/its/workoncampus.

1. Charles E. Shanklin Award for Research Excellence: Full Paper Submissions are NOW OPEN

This is a quick notice that applications for the "2022 Charles E. Shanklin Award for Research Excellence: Full Paper Submissions" are NOW OPEN. The application will close Jan 31st, 2022 at 11: 59pm. Check out the application and submit your research for the chance to win up to $1,200!

Check out the GSS Canvas page to fill out the application. If you have any questions, please reach out at gss@bgsu.edu.

1. Assessing Course Design and Delivery virtual workshop

The design elements of an online or remote course can influence both the teaching and learning that occur within the course. In this workshop, participants will reflect on their online and remote course design and delivery, review standards for high quality course design (Quality Matters and BGSU Rubrics), and share best practices for (re)designing an effective, engaging, and well-structured online course.

Categories: Expectations, Support, and Feedback & Assessment

Facilitator: Dr. Kristen Hidinger, CFE Instructional Designer

Dates:
Monday, Jan. 18, 11-12:30 p.m. (Zoom)
Wednesday, Feb. 23, 10-11:30 a.m. (Zoom)
Friday, Feb. 25, 12-1:30 p.m. (Zoom)

2. 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.

Facilitator: Dr. Jessica Turos, Assoc. Director, Office of Academic Assessmnet

Dates:
Tuesday, Jan. 11, from 4 to 5 p.m. on Zoom

3. Building Community in a Virtual Classroom

Fostering a sense of community and belonging in remote learning contexts can help students feel less isolated and more connected to their peers, the instructor, and the course content. This workshop focuses on elements of online pedagogy that promote community building in remote learning. Referencing the Community of Inquiry framework, this session focuses on online and remote teaching strategies and Canvas tools that support Cognitive Presence (critical thinking and reflection), Teaching Presence (facilitating discussions, creating connections, and providing feedback and support), and Social Presence (student engagement, authentic peer interaction, shared goals, and collaboration).

Facilitator: Dr. Kristen Hidinger, CFE Instructional Designer

Categories: Expectations, Support, Engagement, Feedback and Assessment, Academic Support Technologies, and Inclusive Pedagogy

Dates:
Tuesday, Jan. 11, 12-1:30 p.m., Zoom
Tuesday, Feb. 15, 1-2:30 p.m., Zoom

4. NCFDD - Every Semester Needs a Plan webinar

In this session, we will screen the NCFDD’s Core Curriculum webinar titled “Every Semester Needs a Plan,” which provides a step-by-step guide on creating a research plan for the spring semester. After the screening, we will engage in a short discussion about our spring 2022 research/writing goals and our plans for getting them done!

Date: Thursday, January 13 Time: 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Location: Zoom

5. Optimal Aging Institute is accepting small grant proposals

The Optimal Aging Institute (OAI) is accepting applications for their small grants awards ($500 to $1,000). Grant funds through the OAI are designed for original scholarship, seed money or pilot data.

Applicants may be full-time faculty or graduate-level students with support from a full-time faculty member. The upcoming deadline for submission is Feb. 1. For more information and the application, please visit.

6. Collaborating in a Virtual Classroom

This workshop serves as an introduction or review of communication and collaboration strategies and tools for effective online teaching and learning. In this workshop, we will discuss and explore effective Canvas features and teaching strategies that can help you create collaborative spaces and inclusive learning experiences in your online and remote course.

CFE Categories: Expectations, Support, Engagement, Feedback & Assessment, Academic Support Technologies, and Inclusive Pedagogy

Facilitator: Dr. Kristen Hidinger, CFE Instructional Designer

Dates:
Thursday, January 13, noon to 1:30 p.m. (Zoom) Friday, February 18, 10:30 to noon (Zoom)

7. Writing clear and challenging learning outcomes

In this workshop, participants will review aspects of “good” learning outcomes. They will identify frameworks for learning outcomes and discuss Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy Outcome verbs. Participants will actively discuss learning outcomes templates and identify potential learning outcomes for a course or program.

Facilitator: Dr, Jessica Turos, Assoc. Director, Office of Academic Assessment

Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. - Zoom
Register

8. FREE Student Rec Center memberships for faculty and staff

As a commitment to our health and well-being, BGSU is pleased to offer you a one-month complimentary pass to access the Student Recreation Center, group exercise classes and the climbing wall.

The staff in Recreation and Wellness look forward to not only introducing first-time participants to our facilities and programs, but also to helping support returning members along their well-being journey. This special offer is available through Jan. 31.

Faculty and staff can register online or access our FAQ webpage for complete details regarding this amazing opportunity. Fitness class schedule.

For more information or technical support, contact Julia Adams (jthatch@bgsu.edu, 419.372.7485) or Deb Lucio (dcairl@bgsu.edu, 419.372.2365).

9. Search committee training for faculty/staff

Join us on Wednesday, Jan. 12, at 1:30 p.m. for search committee training. This training focuses on building inclusive searches and should be taken by anyone chairing or serving on a search committee. This session will be virtual. We will review definitions, information on identities, conflict of interests, expectations of the chair and committee members, and ways search committees help advance overarching goals. Please register here. For any questions, please email diversity@bgsu.edu.

10. Beyond Fear with Sandra Bishop - hosted by OHR

Join us for the Beyond Fear session with Sandra Bishop on Tuesday, Jan. 11, at 2 p.m. Hosted by the Office of Human Resources.
Please register here. For questions or concerns, please contact Suzi Saunders-O'Herron, M.Ed, HR Training Specialist at smsaund@bgsu.edu.

11. Faculty Development and Instructional Improvement Grant

The spring semester deadline to apply for a Faculty Development and Instructional Improvement Grant is Friday, Jan. 28.

The Faculty Development Committee (FDC) invites your application for Faculty Development and Instructional Improvement Grants. Please note that approval of some requests may not be possible due to the current COVID-19 travel restrictions.

Please forward applications to Kim Caris (kcaris@bgsu.edu) Assistant to the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs for review by the FDC.

12. Windows version 20H2 required to continue printing

There are university-owned Windows devices that are not compliant with BGSU’s security standards and Microsoft support. Windows OS version 20H2 is required by January 21. Failure to update may result in the inability to print to BGSU printers.

To determine if your device(s) requires this upgrade:

Select the Windows Start button.
Select Settings (gear icon).
Select System.
Select About.
Under the Windows specifications header, “Version” is displayed.
If version does not display 20H2, update is required. Update is available in device’s Microsoft Software Center.

Step-by-step instructions for upgrading devices are available at www.bgsu.edu/windowsupgrade.

Please direct any questions regarding this necessary upgrade to ITS at 419-372-0999 or ITSchat.bgsu.edu.