http://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center Ball State University Faculty Development Events RSS en-us Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:31:13 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/vice-provost-for-academic-affairs/2026/10/29/facul-tea-practical-practices-to-connect-with-students-when-teaching-online https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/vice-provost-for-academic-affairs/2026/10/29/facul-tea-practical-practices-to-connect-with-students-when-teaching-online Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/vice-provost-for-academic-affairs/2026/10/30/facultea https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/vice-provost-for-academic-affairs/2026/10/30/facultea 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. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/vice-provost-for-academic-affairs/2026/11/05/classroom-civility-and-shared-accountability-workshop-for-faculty https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/vice-provost-for-academic-affairs/2026/11/05/classroom-civility-and-shared-accountability-workshop-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. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/vice-provost-for-academic-affairs/2026/11/12/facul-tea-accessing-and-viewing-your-teaching-evaluations https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/vice-provost-for-academic-affairs/2026/11/12/facul-tea-accessing-and-viewing-your-teaching-evaluations 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). Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2026/11/15/published-scholarship-support https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2026/11/15/published-scholarship-support Provides support to aid in expenses associated with publication, reprints, article processing or open access charges, page charges, and subventions. Sun, 15 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2026/11/15/faculty-domestic-travel https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2026/11/15/faculty-domestic-travel 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. Sun, 15 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2026/11/15/faculty-international-travel https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2026/11/15/faculty-international-travel For tenured and tenure-track faculty members looking to travel abroad for academic or creative activity Aspire offers the International Travel Program. Sun, 15 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2026/11/15/individual-development-support https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2026/11/15/individual-development-support 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. Sun, 15 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/vice-provost-for-academic-affairs/2026/11/17/facultea https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/vice-provost-for-academic-affairs/2026/11/17/facultea 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. Tue, 17 Nov 2026 09:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/libraries/2026/11/19/design-and-construction-with-the-architecture-librarys-building-material-samples-collection https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/libraries/2026/11/19/design-and-construction-with-the-architecture-librarys-building-material-samples-collection The Building Material Samples Collection contains physical building material samples used to inspire and inform design thinking in architecture, landscape architecture, construction management, and interior design. Evaluating the tactile properties and physical characteristics of materials helps students explore how materials perform, how they are manufactured and installed, and why a designer might specify them. Join Brad Johnston, Building Materials Librarian, and Zachariah Michielli, Assistant Teaching Professor of Architecture, for a presentation discussing how the collection forwards conversations around building science, design, and construction. This event is a part of the University Libraries Virtual Lunch and Learn series. It is free and open to the public. Thu, 19 Nov 2026 12:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/vice-provost-for-academic-affairs/2026/11/23/facultea-suspect-academic-misconduct-what-to-do-next https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/vice-provost-for-academic-affairs/2026/11/23/facultea-suspect-academic-misconduct-what-to-do-next Join Linh Littleford and learn key steps and timelines, tips for communicating with students, and factors to consider when determining an appropriate resolution. Mon, 23 Nov 2026 15:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/vice-provost-for-academic-affairs/2026/12/01/facultea-suspect-academic-misconduct-what-to-do-next https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/vice-provost-for-academic-affairs/2026/12/01/facultea-suspect-academic-misconduct-what-to-do-next Join Linh Littleford and learn key steps and timelines, tips for communicating with students, and factors to consider when determining an appropriate resolution. Tue, 01 Dec 2026 15:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/vice-provost-for-academic-affairs/2026/12/03/facultea https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/vice-provost-for-academic-affairs/2026/12/03/facultea 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. Thu, 03 Dec 2026 08:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2026/12/15/published-scholarship-support https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2026/12/15/published-scholarship-support Provides support to aid in expenses associated with publication, reprints, article processing or open access charges, page charges, and subventions. Work must be accepted for publication or published in a refereed or other scholarly journal. Support can be used for open access, peer-reviewed publications listed in the Directory of Open Access Journals or for publication in subscription journals that allow some articles to become available openly based on a published fee schedule (sometimes known as hybrid open access). Tue, 15 Dec 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2026/12/15/student-travel https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2026/12/15/student-travel The Student Travel Program is available for currently enrolled graduate students at Ball State to present works at a professional meeting, or perform or exhibit creative works. Tue, 15 Dec 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2026/12/15/faculty-international-travel https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2026/12/15/faculty-international-travel For tenured and tenure-track faculty members looking to travel abroad for academic or creative activity Aspire offers the International Travel Program. Tue, 15 Dec 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2026/12/15/faculty-domestic-travel https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2026/12/15/faculty-domestic-travel 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. This funding is designed to supplement travel funds provided by the faculty member's college and department and cannot be used as research funds. Tue, 15 Dec 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2026/12/15/individual-development-support https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2026/12/15/individual-development-support 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. Tue, 15 Dec 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2026/12/18/equipment-grant https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2026/12/18/equipment-grant The Equipment Fund provides for the purchase of new research or creative activity equipment that will serve the university community. Fri, 18 Dec 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2027/1/15/faculty-domestic-travel https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2027/1/15/faculty-domestic-travel 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. Fri, 15 Jan 2027 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2027/1/15/individual-development-support https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2027/1/15/individual-development-support 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 Fri, 15 Jan 2027 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2027/1/15/published-scholarship-support https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2027/1/15/published-scholarship-support Provides support to aid in expenses associated with publication, reprints, article processing or open access charges, page charges, and subventions. Fri, 15 Jan 2027 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2027/1/15/faculty-international-travel https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2027/1/15/faculty-international-travel For tenured and tenure-track faculty members looking to travel abroad for academic or creative activity Aspire offers the International Travel Program. Fri, 15 Jan 2027 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/vice-provost-for-academic-affairs/2027/01/20/facultea https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/vice-provost-for-academic-affairs/2027/01/20/facultea 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. Wed, 20 Jan 2027 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/vice-provost-for-academic-affairs/2027/01/25/classroom-civility-and-shared-accountability-workshop-for-faculty https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/vice-provost-for-academic-affairs/2027/01/25/classroom-civility-and-shared-accountability-workshop-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. Mon, 25 Jan 2027 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2027/2/1/arts-and-humanities-emerging-scholarship-grant https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2027/2/1/arts-and-humanities-emerging-scholarship-grant This program is designed to support the professional advancement of faculty engaged in scholarly and creative pursuits that use humanistic or any creative discipline. Mon, 01 Feb 2027 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/vice-provost-for-academic-affairs/2027/02/04/facultea https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/vice-provost-for-academic-affairs/2027/02/04/facultea Join presenter Mr. Keith Norris to learn three useful resources to foster connections with your students. Thu, 04 Feb 2027 15:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2027/2/15/published-scholarship-support https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2027/2/15/published-scholarship-support Provides support to aid in expenses associated with publication, reprints, article processing or open access charges, page charges, and subventions. Mon, 15 Feb 2027 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2027/2/15/faculty-international-travel https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2027/2/15/faculty-international-travel For tenured and tenure-track faculty members looking to travel abroad for academic or creative activity Aspire offers the International Travel Program. Mon, 15 Feb 2027 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2027/2/15/individual-development-support https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2027/2/15/individual-development-support 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. Mon, 15 Feb 2027 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2027/2/15/faculty-domestic-travel https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2027/2/15/faculty-domestic-travel 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. Mon, 15 Feb 2027 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/vice-provost-for-academic-affairs/2027/02/15/facultea https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/vice-provost-for-academic-affairs/2027/02/15/facultea 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. Mon, 15 Feb 2027 08:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/vice-provost-for-academic-affairs/2027/02/16/classroom-civility-and-shared-accountability-workshop-for-faculty https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/vice-provost-for-academic-affairs/2027/02/16/classroom-civility-and-shared-accountability-workshop-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. Tue, 16 Feb 2027 14:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/immersive-learning/2027/02/26/2027-immersive-learning-outstanding-faculty-award-deadline https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/immersive-learning/2027/02/26/2027-immersive-learning-outstanding-faculty-award-deadline 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. Fri, 26 Feb 2027 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/vice-provost-for-academic-affairs/2027/03/11/classroom-civility-and-shared-accountability-workshop-for-faculty https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/vice-provost-for-academic-affairs/2027/03/11/classroom-civility-and-shared-accountability-workshop-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. Thu, 11 Mar 2027 13:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2027/3/15/published-scholarship-support https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2027/3/15/published-scholarship-support Provides support to aid in expenses associated with publication, reprints, article processing or open access charges, page charges, and subventions. Work must be accepted for publication or published in a refereed or other scholarly journal. Mon, 15 Mar 2027 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2027/3/15/faculty-international-travel https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2027/3/15/faculty-international-travel For tenured and tenure-track faculty members looking to travel abroad for academic or creative activity Aspire offers the International Travel Program. Mon, 15 Mar 2027 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2027/3/15/individual-development-support https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2027/3/15/individual-development-support 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. Mon, 15 Mar 2027 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2027/3/15/faculty-domestic-travel https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2027/3/15/faculty-domestic-travel 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. Mon, 15 Mar 2027 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2027/4/15/faculty-domestic-travel https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2027/4/15/faculty-domestic-travel 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. Thu, 15 Apr 2027 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2027/4/15/faculty-international-travel https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2027/4/15/faculty-international-travel For tenured and tenure-track faculty members looking to travel abroad for academic or creative activity Aspire offers the International Travel Program. Thu, 15 Apr 2027 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2027/4/15/individual-development-support https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2027/4/15/individual-development-support 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. Thu, 15 Apr 2027 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2027/4/15/published-scholarship-support https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2027/4/15/published-scholarship-support Provides support to aid in expenses associated with publication, reprints, article processing or open access charges, page charges, and subventions. Thu, 15 Apr 2027 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/vice-provost-for-academic-affairs/2027/04/21/classroom-civility-and-shared-accountability-workshop-for-faculty https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/vice-provost-for-academic-affairs/2027/04/21/classroom-civility-and-shared-accountability-workshop-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. Wed, 21 Apr 2027 13:00:00 -0400