Back to School Week 2023

Note professional development funds will be available for any faculty who participate in the Dean’s Welcome plus two or more other sessions. (All sessions are 50 minutes)

Dean’s Welcome: 12:30 p.m., Wed, Sept 13

A welcome back from Dean Carroll and some important updates for the fall term. The bulk of our time in this session will be spent around expectations for addressing artificial intelligence, especially large language models like ChatGPT, in our fall courses. Those seeking professional development funds must attend or view this Zoom session plus participate in two or more others. Zoom Link Recording

Evidence Based Teaching: 10 a.m. Thurs., Sept 14

Join Dr. Regan Gurung, Associate Vice Provost and Executive Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning (and co-author of Study Like a Champ, Andy’s current summer read) to learn about what the evidence tells us about good teaching, and an overview of offerings from the Center for Teaching and Learning this year. Zoom Link Recording

Wonderful Rambling Conversations about AI: Austin Hall 440, 12:30 p.m., Thurs, Sept 14

This facilitated conversation will go beyond the bare bones of what we need to know about artificial intelligence covered in the required Dean’s Welcome as we prepare for fall term. In this in-person session (with the same content as the 3pm zoom session), Andy will facilitate a chance to understand the bigger picture and collaborate with colleagues as we prepare for the fall term.

UPDATE: We’ll pause our conversation at 1pm for Dr. Gurung’s Crisis, promise, and potential of AI in the classroom: Considerations for the new academic year.

Wonderful Rambling Conversations about AI: 3 p.m., Thurs, Sept 14

This facilitated conversation will go beyond the bare bones of what we need to know about artificial intelligence covered in the required Dean’s Welcome as we prepare for fall term. In this zoom session (with the same content as the 12:30 pm in-person session), Andy will facilitate a chance to understand the bigger picture and collaborate with colleagues as we prepare for the fall term. Zoom Link (Note there is no recording available of this session: contact Andy Olstad if you want a wonderful rambling conversation of your own!)

AI and Academic Misconduct: 11 a.m., Fri., Sept 15

Join Garrett Sims from the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards accompanied by College Hearing Office Andy Olstad for an overview of our academic misconduct process, then apply what you’ve learned in a hands on activity. Zoom Link Recording

Tour of Weatherford and Buxton: 1 p.m., Mon, Sept 18

We have a maker space?!? Is there really a secret fancy meeting room you can reserve? Meet on the first floor of Austin Hall for a walking tour of CoB facilities in Weatherford and Buxton! Accessibility concerns? Contact Tracy Speelhoffer in faculty services for details on how we’ll get around.

First Day of Class: Speed Dating!: Austin Hall 300, 10 a.m., Tues, Sept 19

We’ll partner up to talk about our approach to the first day of class. This in person session will have the same content as the noon Zoom. Attend whichever session you prefer!

First Day of Class: Speed Dating: 12 p.m., Tues, Sept 19

We’ll partner up to talk about our approach to the first day of class. This in person session will have the same content as the 10am in person. Attend whichever session you prefer! Zoom Link Recording

Supporting our Students’ Mental Health: 9 a.m., Wed., Sept 20

Join Ian Kellems, Director of OSU’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) to learn what you need to know about supporting our students’ mental health this term, and what services are available.

Zoom Link Recording

Adopting a Digital Mindset: 11 a.m., Thurs, Sept 21

What is a digital mindset? Hint: it's not just Tiktok and ChatGPT. It's about how we communicate in today's workplace, how we build community and relationships when we are in remote and hybrid settings, how we use data to solve problems, and how we use digital tools to further our mission to serve students and engage in impactful research. In this data-rich world, we all need to "level up" when it comes to how we go about our daily routines—this workshop will discuss how we can start speaking the same language and use new approaches to enhance our work. Builds on the book The Digital Mindset: What It Really Takes to Thrive in the Age of Data, Algorithms, and AI, by Paul Leonardi and Tsedal Neeley. Zoom Link Recording

Tour of Austin and Milam: 10 a.m., Fri., Sept 22

Meet on the first floor of Austin Hall for a walking tour of CoB facilities in Austin and Milam! Accessibility concerns? Contact Tracy Speelhoffer in faculty services for details on how we’ll get around.