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<span style="font-size: 23px; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Call for Proposals</span></h1>
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<span style="font-size: 23px; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">12th Annual Conference on Excellence in Teaching & Learning</span></h3>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 23px; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Creating Inclusive Connections</em></h3>
<p style="text-align: start; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">May 3, 2018</span></p>
<p style="text-align: start; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">4-H Center, The Ohio State University</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: start; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">THE PROPOSAL DEADLINE IS JANUARY 22, 2018.</span></span></p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The purpose of the conference is to provide a venue for members of The Ohio State University community to share innovative, interesting, evidence-based
ideas for the improvement of teaching effectiveness and student learning outcomes. Last year, we were pleased to host over 190 attendees from a variety of departments, our largest attendance yet. We look forward to continuing to host this robust interdisciplinary
exchange of pedagogical theory and classroom practice in 2018.</span></p>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"><span class="btn btn-default" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; padding: 6px 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.42857143; vertical-align: middle; touch-action: manipulation; cursor: pointer; -webkit-user-select: none; background-image: none; border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); border-top-left-radius: 4px; border-top-right-radius: 4px; border-bottom-right-radius: 4px; border-bottom-left-radius: 4px; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6fzhhK8EWbzZ3xP" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: none;">Submit
a Proposal</a></span></span></p>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Topics and Categories for Proposals</span></h4>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">We invite proposals for presentations on any topics related to enhancing the quality and effectiveness of university teaching and student learning.
Proposals may be interdisciplinary or specific to one or a group of disciplines. This year’s conference theme is<em style="box-sizing: border-box;"> Creating Inclusive Connections</em>.</span></p>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Presentation Formats for Sessions</span></h4>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">You may select one of two formats for your presentation:</span></p>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">A 50-minute individual session</span>, in which you engage the participants in an interactive discussion about
your topic. We expect that session presenters will also exemplify excellent teaching through the instructional methods used during the session.</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Lightning Round Teaching Tip presentation </span>is a fast-paced, dynamic session in which participants can get
new ideas to use in their classrooms right away. Presenters can share teaching tips, assessment ideas, a class activity – anything that you do that makes for a great “nugget” of knowledge for your fellow teachers. Each speaker will have a maximum of 8 minutes
to present, and should provide one handout. This structure is similar to pecha kucha or Innovate’s Faculty Showcase. You can see an example of the Innovate presentations <a href="https://innovateu.osu.edu/faculty-showcase" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: none;">here</a>.</span></li></ul>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Proposal Guidelines</span></h4>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The format for the proposal is as follows. This is all delineated in the online submission form.</span></p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">50 Minute Individual Session</u>:</span></p>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Session Title</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Presenters: Name(s), Academic Unit(s), and Email Address(es)</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Specific learning outcomes for the session (i.e., “Participants will…”)</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Abstract:</span> Summarize the purpose/value and content of your session as well as any evidence (scholarship,
assessments) to support your claims. Also, briefly address how your session connects to the theme of the conference. The abstract will serve as the description used to help participants decide which sessions to attend and should be worded as such. Limit: 200
words.</span></li></ul>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">If your Individual Session proposal is accepted, you will be asked to provide the following information:</span></p>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Identify at least one teaching method you will demonstrate during your session.</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Describe the agenda of your session. Inclusion of an approximate timeline is encouraged.</span></li></ul>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">Lightning Round Teaching Tip Presentation</u>:</span></p>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Lightning Round Title</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Presenter: Name, Academic Unit, Email Address</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Primary learning objective for your Lightning Round</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Abstract:</span> Briefly describe what you will do in your presentation. Include the context in which you have
used this activity or tip and any evidence (scholarship, assessments) to support your claims. Also, briefly address how your proposal connects with the theme of the conference. Limit: 100 words</span></li></ul>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Proposal Submission</span></h4>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">All proposals must be submitted online <a href="https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6fzhhK8EWbzZ3xP" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: none;">using
this form</a>. Please read proposal guidelines and submission information carefully in order to avoid delays and to give proposals the best opportunity for acceptance.</span></p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">All proposals will go through a blind, peer-reviewed process by the Academy of Teaching Executive Council.</span></p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Preference will be given to proposals that address the theme of the conference, <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Creating Inclusive Connections</em>.
There are many ways that we cross geographic, interpersonal, disciplinary, technological, instructional, societal, and many other boundaries to connect our students with ourselves, one another, and our subject matter. Some examples of ways you might create
inclusive connections through your teaching include:</span></p>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Creating safe and welcoming classroom environments</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Helping students engage with matters of inclusivity, diversity, and social justice</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Using Universal Design for Learning to accommodate all students</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Teaching across and between disciplines</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The purpose and execution of General Education, particularly in light of the emphasis in the Draft Revision to the General Education Requirements</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">on “Citizenship for a Diverse and Just World”</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Teaching through change and conflict</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Teaching across borders/boundaries</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Different types of classrooms (education abroad, distance education)</span></li></ul>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Important Dates and Deadlines</span></h4>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">12/1/2017</span></td>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1/22/2018</span></td>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">2/15/2018</span></td>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">3/7/2018</span></td>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5/3/2018</span></td>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Evaluation of Proposals</span></h4>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Each proposal will be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers who will recommend one of three options:</span></p>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Acceptance of the proposal</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Revision of the proposal</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Proposal is not accepted</span></li></ol>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Reviewers will also provide comments for improvement, suggestions for recommended revisions, or why proposals might not be accepted. Comments will
be given to the individual who submitted the proposal.</span></p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Reviewers will examine and evaluate proposals in the following areas:</span></p>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Clear connection between the title of the session and its content (titles should be less than 10 words, compelling enough to attract an interdisciplinary audience, and
align with session content)</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Significance and relevance of the theme for this conference</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Clarity and value of the outcomes for the session</span></li></ul>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Acceptance of Proposals</span></h4>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Decisions on the acceptance status of a proposal for presentation at the Academy of Teaching Conference on Excellence in Teaching and Learning will
be communicated to the primary presenter via e-mail on or around <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">February 15, 2018.</span></span></p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Presenters of accepted proposals must confirm their attendance to the conference organizer by March 7, 2018.</span></p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Presenters are asked to fully participate in the entire conference and attend sessions and events as much as their schedules allow.</span></p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Important reminders:</span></p>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">If your proposal does not meet the submission requirements stated above, we cannot accept it. Please follow the instructions carefully!</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Your proposed session should be conducive to dialogue and audience engagement.</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">If accepted, your abstract will be posted on the Academy of Teaching website. Please remember to word your abstract accordingly.</span></li></ul>
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