The 16th annual Ecampus Faculty Forum will be held May 8-9 at the CH2M HILL Alumni Center and online, and I’m excited to invite you and your college to attend.

The Faculty Forum brings together hundreds of faculty, staff, advisors and administrators for a showcase of Oregon State’s excellence in online teaching and online course development. At next month’s event, we’ll explore the changing landscape of online education and how OSU is prioritizing quality.

Here’s a breakdown of the events. You can view the full agenda online and share the information with others.

May 8 – Pre-conference workshops

• How to conduct research in online teaching and learning (virtual only)
• Hot topics for online program leaders (in-person)
• Building a map for powerful instructor presence (in-person)

May 9 – Faculty Forum panel discussions

OSU faculty members will share their expertise and firsthand experiences in a variety of engaging discussions for in-person attendees and online attendees via Zoom. Sessions will cover topics related to innovative student support and engagement strategies, interactive and custom multimedia content in online courses, academic integrity and more.

Delivered over a complimentary lunch, this year’s keynote address will be given by Dr. Bethany Simunich, the vice president of innovation and research at Quality Matters. The talk will focus on battling burnout through innovation in online education, informed by research and practical application.

Please share these details with the appropriate folks in your college. Thank you, and I hope to see you there.