The Objective Selection Form opens on March 18 for the spring 2026 semester through May 6. The OSF allows faculty to identify targeted learning objectives to measure teaching effectiveness and faculty response to the OSF drives summative results on the Student Rating of Instruction Survey. The primary indicator of teaching effectiveness is how well students rate their progress on learning objectives that faculty mark as important or essential on the OSF. Since every course is different,...
Your feedback matters! We value your feedback and invite you to complete your Spring Term 2026 course evaluations. The survey period opens April 15 and closes May 6. Every survey is confidential, and your thoughtful responses regarding the instructional aspects of the course provide faculty with insights about course effectiveness and give insight into future improvements for the course and programs.Your instructor may set aside time in class to complete the surveys. Any device with...
Thank you for encouraging students to complete the Student Rating of Instruction Survey. We want to provide you with a few suggestions to consider to increase response rates with your students: Research and best practice consistently show that the most significant factor in increasing participation in online student rating surveys is for faculty to express and demonstrate how the results are essential and used in making meaningful course change(s).The next most influential factor is...
Are you teaching online this summer? There's still time to make your course more engaging and effective with the Quality Matters Improving Your Online Course workshop!Walk away with an actionable course improvement plan.Learn proven strategies to enhance student engagement.Get expert guidance to strengthen course design.Join other Georgia College & State University instructors already set to learn more about improving their online courses and earn their QM certificate credentials...
In this certificated training, discover how to transform your teaching with Active Learning 101, a foundational course designed to create engaging, student-centered learning environments. Learn to develop dynamic course content, effectively use GeorgiaVIEW/D2L and other technologies and craft interactive materials that promote hands-on learning. Ideal for instructors at all levels, this course blends online lectures, interactive modules and practical assignments to invigorate your...
Do you want to support your students' well-being without sacrificing instructional time? Join us for a hands-on session where you'll experience quick, impactful activities to reduce stress, increase engagement and create a supportive learning environment. You'll learn simple strategies and practice them firsthand, leaving you feeling refreshed and ready to integrate these techniques into your teaching. In just one session, you'll walk away with practical, time-efficient tools to help...
Today's college students, shaped by high-stakes testing, pandemic disruption and economic uncertainty, expect higher education to offer flexible, meaningful learning experiences that demonstrate clear value and foster authentic connection rather than prioritizing compliance and credential collection. Join the Center for Teaching & Learning for an interactive workshop that transforms how you think about student engagement and course design. Drawing on cutting-edge research about what...
Are you interested in applying for one of the grants offered by Academic Affairs? Are you wanting support and guidance for preparing and submitting your Academic Affairs Small Grant? Join Jim Berger to learn steps for completing the application, and receive guidance on what can be included and what to leave out. Even if you are not sure you want to apply to the programs, this session can help you think about the process and potential projects. Each section will be discussed, rubrics...
The call for research grant proposals for the upcoming Spring Round opens Feb. 1, 2026, with a deadline of Feb. 15, 2026, at 5 p.m. Once the applicant has their materials ready to submit, please log into GeorgiaVIEW, click on the Self-Registration menu option, find the CbEL Grants Program course. Be sure to complete the self-registration for the course. Submission instructions and forms to upload your materials are in the course announcements. For more information, please see the Program...
The call for research grant proposals for the upcoming Spring Round opens Feb. 1, 2026, with a deadline of Feb. 15, 2025, at 5 p.m. (EST). Applicants should read the guidance provided by Academic Affairs. Once the applicant has their materials ready to submit, please log into GeorgiaVIEW/D2L, click on the Self-Registration menu option, and find the Academic Affairs Small Grant Application course. Be sure to complete self-registration for the course. Submission instructions and forms...