Participants will walk away with knowledge of how to quickly and easily build accessibility into their course content. (Part 1) What is UDL? Why does it matter? Who does it benefit? (Hint: it's not just about our disabled students.) (Part 2) Accessible and flexible document creation. (Part 3) Choosing/creating accessible content and mindful organization of course environment.
Wednesday, February 5
OFD invites faculty interested in the academic applications of generative AI (genAI) to apply to participate in one of four AI working groups: AI-infused assignments; specialized AI chatbots; AI accessibility; or Faculty AI survey and focus groups. To learn more about the working groups and program requirements, click on the . Applications are due Friday, February 7 at 11:59pm. Faculty accepted into a working group who complete all program requirements will receive a stipend of $400.
OFD invites applications for one (1) East Bay facilitator and 15 participants for the Equity-Minded Pedagogy (EMP) course offered in spring semester 2025 through a collaboration with the CSU Chancellor’s Office and the Office of IDEAS at Fresno State. Learn more about the program by reading the FAQs (, ). Click here for the and here for the . This is a funded opportunity. Upon completion of all program requirements, the facilitator stipend will be $2500 and the participant stipend will be $1000. Applications are due Wednesday, February 19 at 11:59pm. All teaching faculty are eligible to apply.
Mission: The Office of Faculty Development & Center for Excellence in Teaching supports faculty in their roles as teachers, scholars, and members of the university and community. We provide opportunities and space for faculty to collaborate on projects that improve teaching and student learning. We strive to enhance collegiality among faculty as we all expand our intellectual, pedagogical, and scholarly horizons. Our services are available to full and part-time CSU East Bay faculty at all stages of their academic careers.