OFD will be hosting quiet, in-person grading space on the following dates/times in SF 314. Coffee, tea, and snack support will be provided.
Did you teach second composition,UWR (University Writing Requirement), or another writing intensive class in fall term? Are you planning or interested in teaching a writing intensive class in the future? If so, please join the Composition Program, the Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) Program, and the Office of Faculty Development for an informal discussion of your successes, challenges, and future plans with writing instruction on Wed. Dec. 18 from 12-1pm on .
The Office of Faculty Developments invites all faculty who are interested in the academic applications of generative AI (genAI) to apply to lead one of four AI working groups. Please click on the for more information and the application link. The application deadline for lead faculty is Wed. Dec. 18 at 11:59pm.
3rd- 5th Year Retention Workshops, Drop-In Hours & Individual Consultations
If you’re going up for your 3rd-5th year retention at the beginning of spring semester, please consider attending the remaining fall workshop or the drop-in hours listed below.
Workshops:
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Wed. Dec. 18 from 1-2pm on
For individual consultations through January 9 and after January 20, please email Sarah Nielsen at sarah.nielsen@csueastbay.edu. The email contacts for individual consultations from January 10-17 will be emailed to faculty up for 3rd-5th year retention.
Title II Series Workshop
Are your online/hybrid courses ready for April 2026 when new requirements in Title II of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) will be enacted? In Title II workshop series, faculty will learn about the new ADA requirements and leveraging campus and other resources to meet those requirements. For dates, registration links, and recordings of previous workshops click here:
Research, Scholarship & Creative Activity (RSCA) Occasional Talk Series
OFD launched a RSCA talk series in fall 2024, and the series will continue in spring 2025. If you're iinterested in presenting your recent RSCA work, an upcoming conference paper, or a work in progress to a group of supportive peers as part of OFD’s RSCA Occasional Talk Series, please fill out this .
GenAI: CSUEB & Chancellor’s Office Resources: Looking for resources on GenAI to support your teaching and assessment efforts? Check out Online Campus’s AI information page as well as from the Chancellor’s Office.
Accessibility and Universal Design for Learning: As you prepare for the changes to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, check out the excellent accessibility and UDL resources from Online Campus as well as the helpful tips and resources for UDL from Accessibility Services.
Developing Equitable Grading Practices: This self-paced course is available to all faculty and staff through Canvas. Please email Sarah Nielsen (sarah.nielsen@csueastbay.edu) to be added to the course.
Formative Teaching Observations Available: OFD offers a voluntary classroom observation process that emphasizes formative feedback and involves your students. The classroom observation and feedback from students are confidential between the instructor and the observer from faculty development. Email Sarah Nielsen (sarah.nielsen@csueastbay.edu) to arrange an observation.
Mission: The Office of Faculty Development supports faculty in their roles as teachers, scholars, and members of the university and community. We provide opportunities and space for faculty to collaborate on projects that improve teaching and student learning. We strive to enhance collegiality among faculty as we all expand our intellectual, pedagogical, and scholarly horizons. Our services are available to full and part-time CSU East Bay faculty at all stages of their academic careers.