Facilitators:Jennifer Price, Assistant Teaching Professor, Applied Statistics and Operations Research, Schmidthorst College of Business Jessica Turos, Associate Director, Office of Academic Assessment Chelsea Chandler, Director, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) Session Type: Info SessionCategories: Outcomes & AssessmentDuration: 1 hourLocation: Online via ZoomDescription & Learning Outcomes:Learn about an exciting opportunity to create a new BGP course in this informative session. The BGP Committee will be accepting proposals for five new interdisciplinary BGP courses with an emphasis on integrating knowledge across multiple domains. These innovative courses aim to help students understand the purpose of their general education requirements by connecting their experiences in their BGP coursework to the context of this new course. Join this session to explore the goals of these new courses, how you can create a new BGP course, and learn about the campus supports that are available to assist you through course development.In this session, you will:Review the call for proposals for five new BGP courses.Identify support and resources available to help you to create a new BGP course. Identify the process and timeline for creating a new BGP course. To register for this event, use the Spring 2025 Campus Partner CFE 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.

"Let's Talk" is a free and confidential service available to all BGSU students.Students can meet for a brief, informal, 15-minute consultation with BGSU Counseling Center staff. They can listen to specific problems, help explore solutions and introduce you to what it’s like to speak with a member of the staff.Please note: "Let's Talk" does not take the place of therapy, and consultations are not appropriate for urgent concerns or mental health emergencies. During the consultation, BGSU clinicians will listen to your concerns and offer support, information and resources.Learn more about "Let's Talk">>__________________________________________________________ As the BGSU Counseling Center, we welcome all students and aspire to respect cultural, individual and role differences. Our goal is to create a safe, supportive, and affirming climate for individuals of all races, ethnicities, national origins, genders, gender identities, sexual/affectional orientations, religions, ages, abilities, sizes, socioeconomic statuses, languages and cultures. We invite you to start designing your individualized care plan with us by exploring all of the counseling services we have to offer you.

Facilitator: Amy Cook, Teaching Professor, English Department & CFE Faculty AssociateSession Type: Dialogue SessionSession Category: Pedagogical Innovation, Success & BelongingDuration: 1 hourLocation: Olscamp 106Description & Learning Outcomes:Many faculty are experiencing challenges with student engagement, motivation, and performance. Join colleagues from across campus for an interactive dialogue session to share concerns and problem solve collaboratively about topics such as: attendance, deadlines, late work, classroom interactions, group work, reading strategies, and time management. Together, we’ll explore implementations we can make directly as instructors and student behaviors we can recommend for success. Participants will be provided with short articles on these topics in advance of the session and will be encouraged to read one or more of the articles in advance to prepare for the discussion.In this session, you will:Discuss your teaching experiences (both challenges and successes) with faculty and instructor colleagues at BGSU. Collaborate to develop proactive approaches to reengage learners and implement evidence-based teaching and learning strategies. Compile concrete strategies to try in your own classrooms. This session is designed for BGSU faculty and instructors who are currently teaching a course. Participants are welcome to bring devices if it’s helpful to refer to notes, suggested articles, and/or discussion questions.To register for this event, use the Spring 2025 Faculty Associate CFE 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.

The Counseling Center is combining group therapy with the healing touch of horses – in partnership with Project H.O.P.E.Whether you're a social services student, looking for a break from your dorm, or simply love spending time with horses, this group is for you! Join us for a fun and relaxing experience at Project Hope Stables in Bowling Green.📅 Sessions Available:Mondays: Feb 10 – April 14 | 3:30 – 4:45 PM Thursdays: Feb 13 – April 17 | 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM🚍 Transportation Provided💰 Completely Free🎓 Open to All BGSU StudentsDon't miss out! Call the BGSU Counseling Center at 419-372-2081 for more information or to sign up.

Feeling stressed or just need a pick-me-up? Join the BGSU PAWS Team for a weekly dose of joy and relaxation! These incredible therapy dogs and their amazing handlers are here to brighten your Mondays.📅 When: Mondays, 5-6 p.m. 📍 Where: Student Recreation Center 🗓 Kicks Off: Jan. 13 (No sessions: Jan. 20, March 3, Sept. 2, Oct. 7, Nov. 11)Don’t miss this pawfect opportunity to de-stress, meet new furry friends, and start your week off right! Come for the fluff, stay for the smiles! 🐕✨Got questions? Email Ashley Hartman at ashthom@bgsu.edu or 419-372-4584 for more info.Visit the BGSU PAWS TEAM web page to learn how to request a therapy dog visit, become a volunteer and more!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.

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