Facilitators: Holly Barber, Instructional Designer, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) & Anna Rood, Instructional Designer, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)Session Type: DemonstrationSession Categories: Pedagogical InnovationDuration: 1 hourLocation: Olscamp 109Description & Learning Outcomes:Join the CFE for a tour of the Instructor Video Recording Studio. The Recording Studio is a sound-proofed space where you can record educational videos for your courses.During this session, you will:Practice using the studio’s equipment, including the HD camera, screens, and lighting kits. Identify the different types of videos you can create using the space. Please note: This is a drop-in tour; you may arrive anytime during the hour-long session.To register for this event, use the Spring 2025 CFE-Facilitated Session Registration Form.Advance registration is required. Registration will close one business day before the scheduled event. You will receive an Outlook invite with the Zoom link (if applicable) one day before the event.To find out more information about this event, visit the Session Catalog page of the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) website.If you have any questions about this event, email the CFE at cfe@bgsu.eduIf you need special services, assistance or appropriate modifications to fully participate in the event, please contact the CFE office or Accessibility Services at access@bgsu.edu or 419-372-8495. Please notify Accessibility Services and/or the CFE office prior to the event.

Mental Health First Aid TrainingRegistration: https://bgsu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3aNHRMGUCAPJGgmMental Health First Aid is a skills-based training that teaches people how to identify, understand, and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge in adults ages 18 and over. The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it builds mental health literacy, providing an action plan that teaches people to identify and address a potential mental health or substance use challenge safely and responsibly.Blended Two-Day Training: Oct. 3 & 10 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Jerome Library 142Blended One-Day Training: Nov. 15 | 9 AM – 3:15 PM | Bowen-Thompson Student Union 316Higher Education Specific Training: Dec. 19 | 9 AM– 5:30 PM | Bowen-Thompson Student Union 315 Full in-person training specific for the higher education settingVirtual Blended Training: Jan. 9 & 10, 2025 | 9 AM – 12:15 PM | ZoomSkills-based training that teaches people how to identify, understand, and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge in adults ages 18 and over. Blended Course: 2-hour pre-work, 7-hour in-person instructor-led class. Send questions or comments to Ashley Hartman at ashthom@bgsu.edu and 419-372-4584.If you are struggling with your mental health contact the Counseling Center. An on-call counselor is available at 419-372-2081 for crisis situations from 8:00 a.m. to 5 pm Monday-Friday. You can also utilize the Wood County Crisis Line at 419-502-4673 after Counseling Center business hours. The Crisis Text Line is also available. Text HOME to 741741 for a crisis counselor or text STEVE to 741741 for a culturally competent crisis counselor. You can also text or dial 988 to be connected to a crisis counselor 24/7.To individuals with disabilities, please indicate if you need special services, assistance, or appropriate modifications to fully participate in this event by contacting Accessibility Services, access@bgsu.edu, 419-372-8495. Please notify us prior to the event.

Join us for a full day immersive Life Design experience. In the morning participants will experience Life Design tools focused on you. In the afternoon participants will apply knowledge gained to ideate and prototype how you might integrate life design mindsets and tools into your work.Any faculty or staff member is welcome to attend this workshop regardless of your current level of understanding of Life Design. Lunch will be provided. This workshop is facilitated by Executive Director, Adrienne Ausdenmoore, and members of the Radbill Center.Please register in advance using the link above. If you’re curious about Life Design and not ready for a full day commitment, check out some of our other workshops and events.For questions, please email lifedesign@bgsu.edu or call 419-372-5533.

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If you are joining us for the first time this Spring, welcome! If you are returning to campus, we hope you enjoyed winter break!

We’re seeking nominations for the 2025 Women of Distinction Awards to recognize outstanding leaders at BGSU who advocate for gender equity on campus.Who qualifies: Role models and mentors to individuals who have experienced discrimination based on sex or gender. Award eligibility is inclusive of all genders.About the awards: The 11th annual Women of Distinction awards program promises to be an exciting continuation of the tradition to honor, celebrate, and connect leaders who support and promote gender equity on campus. This event honors outstanding leaders at BGSU who serve honor those who inspire and support others to reach their goals despite challenges of discrimination.Deadline: Submit nominations by Jan. 10.Award recipients may be undergraduate or graduate students, staff, faculty, alumni, or community members.Nominate someone today!Attend the 11th Annual Women of Distinction Awards at 9 a.m. on Friday, March 14.