BGSU Campus Update

Monday, April 11, 2022

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Campus Update Archive

1. "What Were You Wearing?"

Join the CWGE and The Cocoon on April 13 and 14 in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union room 309 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for “What Were You Wearing?”

As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month programming, The Cocoon will display their exhibit “What Were You Wearing?” to dismantle the rape myth that sexual violence happens because of what someone was wearing. This display has been created based on real survivor stories and actual depictions of the clothing that they were wearing.

This event features stories of those who have been impacted by violence and may share details of traumatic experiences. Take the time to process how these images may impact or trigger you.

2. Know when your Falcon Tuition Guarantee expires

Did you know your tuition, room and meal plan charges are locked in for the four years at BGSU? That’s 12 consecutive semesters of not having to worry about if your bill will increase. The Falcon Tuition Guarantee takes the guesswork out of your college budget so you can focus on the important things, like your upcoming finals.

As you plan for the summer and fall semesters, we want you to keep in mind when your Falcon Tuition Guarantee expires and how you can find that information. Start by logging into your MyBGSU > Student Center > My Account. There, it will let you know when your guarantee expires.

Have questions? Contact the Office of the Bursar at 419-372-2851 or visit this page for more information.

3. Learn motivation skills

Lacking motivation? Feeling overwhelmed, anxious about the end of the semester, or often procrastinate? Join the Counseling Center and Wellness Connection to learn skills to improve motivation, foster a non-judgmental attitude and increase your success at the end of this semester! The event features interactive activities and crafts, and is open to faculty, staff and students at no cost.

Mindful Self-Care Event: Improving Motivation
April 13 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at BTSU 314

To learn more about other wellness opportunities, visit https://www.bgsu.edu/recwell/thrive.html. Contact Ashley Hartman, ashthom@bgsu.edu and 419-372-4584, with questions and comments.

4. Meditation on the green roof!

Join Sustainability Intern Olivia and Meditation Instructor Maria on Tuesday, April 19, at 7 p.m. for a meditation session in celebration of Earth Month. The green roof is located above Einstein's Bagels; mats will be provided; wear layers! Registration and a canned good donation required.

Registration link

5. View research/scholarly/creative presentations by BGSU undergraduate students

View poster and oral presentations by BGSU undergraduate students from a great variety of disciplines!

UNDERGRADUATE SYMPOSIUM FOR RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP
Event Date: April 16
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Lenhart Grand Ballroom in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union
See program at bgsu.edu/spring

Help us celebrate the outstanding achievements of these students! If you have any questions, please contact the director for CURS, Dr. Cordula Mora, at cmora@bgsu.edu.

1. Do you want to study abroad?

Learn more about your Education Abroad opportunities during an Education Abroad information session, offered weekly! Attending an information session is the required first step to learning about Education Abroad opportunities at BGSU. Choose from over 500 options (study, internship, service learning and research) in more than 40 different countries! At the conclusion of each information session, you can schedule an appointment with the Education Abroad student advisor.

In-person sessions every Thursday 11:00 to 11:30 a.m., University Hall, Room 405A

LIVE virtual information sessions will be held every Wednesday from 2:00 to 2:30 p.m., until Apr. 27, via Zoom.

If interested, please register here. If you are unable to attend a live session, please visit our website to view the recorded presentation, and then schedule an appointment with the Education Abroad student advisor.

Contact Education Abroad, International Programs and Partnerships at edabroad@bgsu.edu or 419-372-0479 for more information.

2. Great Works of German Cinema

This fall, study works by Germany's greatest directors: from Fritz Lang and Leni Riefenstahl to the "New German Cinema" directors Fassbinder, Herzog, Schlöndorff and Wenders; from the less-studied East German directors Frank Beyer and Konrad Wolf, to more recent directors like Donnersmarck and Fatih Akin. Learn about how these films were shaped by, and in turn helped to shape, the various periods of German history during which they were created.

This class can be used within the College of Arts and Sciences Foreign Language Requirement or Multidisciplinary (MDC) Requirement. GERM 4150-1001 (#75054) will meet MoWe 4:30 to 5:45 p.m.

3. 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.

4. Work for ITS as a Technology Support Specialist!

ITS is accepting applications for a Technology Support Specialist position (TSS). This is a full-time position for which graduating BGSU seniors can apply.

TSSs provide campus-wide tech support with client satisfaction and excellent customer service as the goal. Technology support involves a variety of computers, systems, software, classroom technology and peripherals in various environments (offices/classrooms/labs). This position interacts with a diverse population of clients (faculty, staff, students, alumni, retirees and more) over the phone, via chat, remote support software and on site (in-person). As the primary ITS representative to the BGSU community, this position is responsible for collaborating with ITS departmental staff and other faculty/staff on campus to develop solutions for client issues.

To apply and view full job details please view the position in Hiretouch.

5. Student survey - HLC accreditation

The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is the institutional accreditor of BGSU. To remain accredited with HLC, BGSU must undergo a comprehensive evaluation every ten years. BGSU staff is developing the reports for this evaluation, which will culminate with an on-site peer review visit October 17-18. As part of the comprehensive evaluation, the HLC conducts an online survey of BGSU’s student body. The survey is intended to give students an opportunity to participate in the evaluation process and to help peer reviewers identify questions they might ask while on site.

The link to the survey was sent via your BGSU email. The survey closes on April 13. While your participation is completely voluntary, we do encourage you to submit your feedback. The results of the survey will be available for the peer reviewers and BGSU administration September 2022.

Looking to deepen your accreditation knowledge? Check out this Bridge 101 course and our latest newsletter.

6. Take Action Tuesday with Life Design

Have you ever felt unsure how to start a conversation or what to do in professional situations? Let's talk about it over free bagels and coffee tomorrow in Maurer Center 105 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Life Design Take Action Tuesday event with special guest Amanda Taylor! We will cover best practices of professional networking etiquette to improve your self-confidence and brand.

1. Apply to be a Faculty Associate!

Each academic year, the Center for Faculty Excellence accepts applications to fill the three available positions for Faculty Associates. Faculty Associates partner with the Center for Faculty Excellence to serve as a resource and an active participant with other faculty, staff, administrators and graduate students to reach the strategic goals of the CFE. Faculty Associates assist the CFE with the design and implementation of professional development. Faculty who participate as Associates with the CFE will receive an academic year stipend of up to $5,000. Stipends are to be disbursed at the end of the academic year, pending review and approval by the Associate Director.

Application opens: April 4 at 8 a.m. Application closes: May 6 at 5 p.m.

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 Assessment

Dates:
Tuesday, April 12, 4 to 5 p.m. on Zoom
Monday, April 18, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Zoom

3. Faculty payroll bonuses for grant closures

In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement’s grant incentive program, eleven faculty members will receive payroll bonuses totaling approximately $10,000 in April 2022 at the closure of their externally funded grant projects. A list of the recipients can be found here.

For the details of this incentive program, please see Article 23, Sections 8.1 and 8.2 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

4. Managing Change in Our Ever-Evolving World webinar

Join us for the Managing Change in Our Ever-Evolving World webinar, presented by OHR and our EAP, My Life Expert, on April 13 at 1:30 p.m.

It’s easy, in the face of change, to get stuck; learning the skills of adaptability can be life-changing. Join us for this session where we will discuss change management and ultimate adaptability.

5. Stop Wasting Time: Essentials for Time Management webinar

Please join us on April 12 at 2 p.m. for the Stop Wasting Time: Time Management Essentials webinar offered by OHR and our EAP, My Life Expert.