Events Listed As Faculty Development

The Joseph and Marcella Hollis Award is for faculty and students who wish to conduct psychology-based research projects. This competition is open for Graduate Students and Faculty Members only.

*If you need any accommodations to participate in this session, please contact learndev@bsu.edu*Word counts and page limits can be frustrating when you’re trying to communicate the great work you’ve been doing. You want to highlight your accomplishments, the work you plan to do, or why you deserve to be chosen for funding or an award—but how can you do all of that within limited space?

Fall 2026 | 90-minute presentation [90 minutes total] | This interactive, 90-minute workshop will include a review of the faculty-developed toolkit designed to foster inclusiveness, civility, and shared accountability in learning environments through relationship-rich practices.

Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom in the Learning Environment - Presented by Ms. Kevonna Tyler and Dr. Stephanie Simon-Dack Fall 2026 | 90-minute presentation in-person [90 minutes total] | This in-person, 90-minute presentation explores how freedom of expression and academic freedom are foundational in shaping the way ideas are shared, challenged, and developed in higher education classrooms. Participants will learn about the principles and limits of free expression in the learning environment, how to foster inclusive dialogue, and balance the rights and responsibilities that come with freedom of expression in academic settings.

In this session, led by Ms. Brandy Rocheleau, you'll get to know Title IX's mandatory reporting requirements for faculty as well as the procedures followed after a report is submitted, support and reasonable modifications for pregnant students under Title IX, and learn more supportive measures for impacted students. Faculty will have opportunities to ask questions, get an overview of how Title IX is administered at Ball State, and ensure they understand their role in the process.

Join presenter Mr. Keith Norris to learn three practical ways to foster connections with your first-year students.

Join James Jones for an overview of the most commonly used features of the new IOTA interface for accessing your Student Ratings of Instruction (i.e., course evaluations).

Fall 2026 | 90-minute presentation [90 minutes total] | This interactive, 90-minute workshop will include a review of the faculty-developed toolkit designed to foster inclusiveness, civility, and shared accountability in learning environments through relationship-rich practices.

The Aspire Student Research Program hopes to support students in the process of study or discovery that will produce new insights, theories, or will apply such knowledge to problem solving within the discipline or in society.

Two faculty facilitators from Philosophy and Computer Science (David Concepcion and David Largent) will bring different disciplinary perspectives about AI, teaching, and learning. This will not be a presentation, but rather a conversation between the two facilitators that will expand to include the attendees. Key themes, ideas, and recommendations expressed during the extended conversation will be shared with University leadership to help inform ongoing discussions about the role of generative AI at Ball State University. Come learn, interact, and share your perspectives.

Join Linh Littleford and learn key steps and timelines, tips for communicating with students, and factors to consider when determining an appropriate resolution.

Do you have a student with disabilities who needs testing accommodations? If so, join us to hear Jim Mills' helpful overview of the Learning Center’s process, expectations, and best practices for faculty.

Fall 2026 | 90-minute presentation [90 minutes total] | This interactive, 90-minute workshop will include a review of the faculty-developed toolkit designed to foster inclusiveness, civility, and shared accountability in learning environments through relationship-rich practices.

Join James Jones for an overview of the most commonly used features of the new IOTA interface for accessing your Student Ratings of Instruction (i.e., course evaluations).

Sponsored by the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, these funds provide NTL faculty funding to support activities undertaken to advance their development as scholars, including, but not limited to, workshops or conference travel for excellence in teaching, scholarly presentations/performances, and/or for professional development.

Do you have a student with disabilities who needs testing accommodations? If so, join us to hear Jim Mills' helpful overview of the Learning Center’s process, expectations, and best practices for faculty.

Join Linh Littleford and learn key steps and timelines, tips for communicating with students, and factors to consider when determining an appropriate resolution.

Join Linh Littleford and learn key steps and timelines, tips for communicating with students, and factors to consider when determining an appropriate resolution.

Do you have a student with disabilities who needs testing accommodations? If so, join us to hear Jim Mills' helpful overview of the Learning Center’s process, expectations, and best practices for faculty.

Sponsored by the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, these funds provide NTL faculty funding to support activities undertaken to advance their development as scholars, including, but not limited to, workshops or conference travel for excellence in teaching, scholarly presentations/performances, and/or for professional development.

The Equipment Fund provides for the purchase of new research or creative activity equipment that will serve the university community.

For tenured and tenure-track faculty members looking to travel abroad for academic or creative activity Aspire offers the International Travel Program.

Do you have a student with disabilities who needs testing accommodations? If so, join us to hear Jim Mills' helpful overview of the Learning Center’s process, expectations, and best practices for faculty.

Fall 2026 | 90-minute presentation [90 minutes total] | This interactive, 90-minute workshop will include a review of the faculty-developed toolkit designed to foster inclusiveness, civility, and shared accountability in learning environments through relationship-rich practices.

This program is designed to support the professional advancement of faculty engaged in scholarly and creative pursuits that use humanistic or any creative discipline.

Join presenter Mr. Keith Norris to learn three useful resources to foster connections with your students.

Do you have a student with disabilities who needs testing accommodations? If so, join us to hear Jim Mills' helpful overview of the Learning Center’s process, expectations, and best practices for faculty.

Fall 2026 | 90-minute presentation [90 minutes total] | This interactive, 90-minute workshop will include a review of the faculty-developed toolkit designed to foster inclusiveness, civility, and shared accountability in learning environments through relationship-rich practices.

Immersive learning brings together student-driven teams guided by faculty mentors to create high-impact learning experiences. Through immersive learning, students earn credit for working collaboratively with businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies to address community challenges. The faculty awards recognize faculty who have led outstanding projects. The deadline for nominations is February 26, 2027.

Fall 2026 | 90-minute presentation [90 minutes total] | This interactive, 90-minute workshop will include a review of the faculty-developed toolkit designed to foster inclusiveness, civility, and shared accountability in learning environments through relationship-rich practices.

The Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs has provided for a second year of funds to award tenure-line faculty members funds to present their research and scholarship at professional regional or national meetings or to perform or exhibit creative works.

Provides support to aid in expenses associated with publication, reprints, article processing or open access charges, page charges, and subventions.

Fall 2026 | 90-minute presentation [90 minutes total] | This interactive, 90-minute workshop will include a review of the faculty-developed toolkit designed to foster inclusiveness, civility, and shared accountability in learning environments through relationship-rich practices.