Recommended Syllabus Statements and Policies

Recommended Syllabus Statements and Policies

The Committee on Academic Misconduct (COAM) recommends that every faculty member, instructor, and graduate teaching associate who is teaching a course prepare and distribute (or make available) to all students a course syllabus that contains a statement concerning "academic misconduct" or "academic integrity." The Ohio State University does not have a standardized statement on academic misconduct that instructors can use in their syllabi. Thus, COAM has prepared the following statement, which course instructors are free to use (with or without modification) for their syllabi:

Academic integrity is essential to maintaining an environment that fosters excellence in teaching, research, and other educational and scholarly activities. Thus, The Ohio State University and the Committee on Academic Misconduct (COAM) expect that all students have read and understand the University's Code of Student Conduct, and that all students will complete all academic and scholarly assignments with fairness and honesty. Students must recognize that failure to follow the rules and guidelines established in the University's Code of Student Conduct and this syllabus may constitute Academic Misconduct.

The Ohio State University's Code of Student Conduct (Section 3335-23-04) defines academic misconduct as: Any activity that tends to compromise the academic integrity of the University or subvert the educational process. Examples of academic misconduct include (but are not limited to) plagiarism, collusion (unauthorized collaboration), copying the work of another student, and possession of unauthorized materials during an examination. Ignorance of the University's Code of Student Conduct is never considered an excuse for academic misconduct, so I recommend that you review the Code of Student Conduct and, specifically, the sections dealing with academic misconduct.

If I suspect that a student has committed academic misconduct in this course, I am obligated by University Rules to report my suspicions to the Committee on Academic Misconduct. If COAM determines that you have violated the University's Code of Student Conduct (i.e., committed academic misconduct), the sanctions for the misconduct could include a failing grade in this course and suspension or dismissal from the University.

If you have any questions about the above policy or what constitutes academic misconduct in this course, please contact the instructor for this course.

There has been a significant increase in the popularity and availability of a variety of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including ChatGPT, Sudowrite and others. These tools will help shape the future of work, research and technology but when used in the wrong way, they can stand in conflict with academic integrity at Ohio State.

All students have important obligations under the Code of Student Conduct to complete all academic and scholarly activities with fairness and honesty. Our professional students also have the responsibility to uphold the professional and ethical standards found in their respective academic honor codes. Specifically, students are not to use unauthorized assistance in the laboratory, on field work, in scholarship or on a course assignment unless such assistance has been authorized specifically by the course instructor. In addition, students are not to submit their work without acknowledging any word-for-word use and/or paraphrasing of writing, ideas or other work that is not your own. These requirements apply to all students undergraduate, graduate, and professional.

To maintain a culture of integrity and respect, these generative AI tools should not be used in the completion of course assignments unless an instructor for a given course specifically authorizes their use. Some instructors may approve of using generative AI tools in the academic setting for specific goals. However, these tools should be used only with the explicit and clear permission of each individual instructor, and then only in the ways allowed by the instructor.

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COMMITTEE ON ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT (COAM)

Some students around the country are requesting that professors give a warning ahead of time if there is class material that could evoke a traumatic experience. Ohio State does not have a formal policy regarding content warnings, but the following language could be used by a faculty member who may want to provide such warnings, perhaps in the syllabus:

Some content in this course may involve media that may elicit a traumatic response in some students due to descriptions of and/or scenes depicting acts of violence, acts of war, or sexual violence and its aftermath. If needed, please take care of yourself while watching/reading this material (leaving classroom to take a water/bathroom break, debriefing with a friend, contacting a confidential Sexual Violence Advocate 614-267-7020, or Counseling and Consultation Services at 614-292-5766 and contacting the instructor if needed). Expectations are that we all will be respectful of our classmates while consuming this media and that we will create a safe space for each other. Failure to show respect to each other may result in dismissal from the class.

In addition to the university statement above, the following regional campuses have provided additional information and resources.

Mansfield:

If needed, please take care of yourself while watching/reading this material (leaving classroom to take a water/bathroom break, debriefing with a friend, contacting a confidential Sexual Violence Advocate at the Domestic Violence Shelter in Mansfield at 419-774-5840, or New Directions SAP at 419-529-9941 and contacting the instructor if needed).

The materials used in connection with this course may be subject to copyright protection and are only for the use of students officially enrolled in the course for the educational purposes associated with the course. Copyright law must be considered before copying, retaining, or disseminating materials outside of the course.

In 2013, USG passed a resolution (47-R-13) recommending that all Ohio State University campuses encourage every academic department to include a statement on their course syllabi informing students of the counseling and consultation services available to them. Their recommended statement is included below:

Columbus:

As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. The Ohio State University offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing.

If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus via the Office of Student Life's Counseling and Consultation Service (CCS) by visiting ccs.osu.edu or calling 614-292-5766. CCS is located on the 4th floor of the Younkin Success Center and 10th floor of Lincoln Tower. You can reach an on-call counselor when CCS is closed at 614-292-5766 and 24-hour emergency help is also available through the 24/7 by dialing 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Newark:

If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus via the Office of Student Life's Counseling Services (https://newark.osu.edu/office-student-life/counseling / or 740-755-7262). Twenty-four-hour emergency help is also available through the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK or at suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

Lima:

Lima Statement on Counseling Services

Campus mental health services: Should you find yourself experiencing personal difficulties, whether related to class or not, please know that you have access to confidential mental health services provided by the Ohio State University Lima Counseling and Consultation Service (LCCS). All current Ohio State University Lima students are eligible for services at no charge. You may contact LCCS by emailing Samantha Haudenschield at haudenschield.11@osu.edu or calling 567-242-7158. You can also reach an on-call counselor when Dr. Haudenschield is not available by calling 614-292-5766. For more information about Lima Campus resources, to request an appointment, or to access options for crisis resources, visit our website: go.osu.edu/LCCS. In addition, students from all campuses may access certain resources offered by Columbus Campus Counseling and Consultation Service. For more information, check their website at ccs.osu.edu If you are experiencing a clinical crisis, are in need of emergency assistance, are have thoughts of harming yourself, you may contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline by dialing 988; call 9-1-1 for emergency assistance; or go to your nearest hospital emergency room.

Lima Statement on Disability Services

The Ohio State Lima Office for Disability Services (ODS) is committed to creating an accessible educational experience for students with disabilities. We partner with students, faculty, and staff to design accessible environments and to provide academic accommodations and support services.Disability is a broad term that includes, but is not limited to, mental health conditions, chronic health conditions, temporary injuries, physical/learning disabilities, and ADHD. Students register with ODS to be approved for accommodations. Registration is confidential and does not appear on transcripts. Medical documentation and information are kept private. Contact information:

Wendy Hedrick, B.S., M.S. ED, Ohio State University Lima Coordinator for Disability Services: hedrick.39@osu.edu
567-242-6549 Office | 614-500-4445 VR
Lima-DisabilityServices@osu.edu
Our usual hours are: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mansfield:

If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions on the Mansfield Campus, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by visiting https://www.newdirectionsforlife.com/sap/or calling 419-529-9941. Their offices are located in Student Support Services, Ovalwood, Second Floor. You can reach an on-call counselor when CCS is closed at 614-292-5766 and 24-hour emergency help is also available through the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK or at suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

Marion:

The Office of Counseling & Wellness: Services for students are available through tele-mental health appointments via Zoom. Mental health concerns or stressful events can lead to diminished academic performance or a reduction in the ability to function well. If you or a student you know is struggling with life on or off-campus, help is available by calling 740-725-6349 or emailing Leslie Beary (beary.4@osu.edu). If you are in crisis, call 9-1-1. To speak to someone outside of normal office hours, students can reach the Ohio State After-Hours Line at 614-292-5766. Help is also available through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 800-273-8255 or contacting Crisis Text Line by texting 4Hope to 741-741.

The Ohio State University is committed to building and maintaining a community to reflect diversity and to improve opportunities for all. All Buckeyes have the right to be free from harassment, discrimination, and sexual misconduct. Ohio State does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (childbirth, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, or recovery therefrom), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status, or any other bases under the law, in its activities, academic programs, admission, and employment. Members of the university community also have the right to be free from all forms of sexual misconduct: sexual harassment, sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, and sexual exploitation.

To report harassment, discrimination, sexual misconduct, or retaliation and/or seek confidential and non-confidential resources and supportive measures, contact the Office of Institutional Equity:

Online reporting form at equity.osu.edu,
Call 614-247-5838 or TTY 614-688-8605,
Or Email equity@osu.edu

The university is committed to stopping sexual misconduct, preventing its recurrence, eliminating any hostile environment, and remedying its discriminatory effects. All university employees have reporting responsibilities to the Office of Institutional Equity to ensure the university can take appropriate action:

  • All university employees, except those exempted by legal privilege of confidentiality or expressly identified as a confidential reporter, have an obligation to report incidents of sexual assault immediately.
  • The following employees have an obligation to report all other forms of sexual misconduct as soon as practicable but at most within five workdays of becoming aware of such information: 1. Any human resource professional (HRP); 2. Anyone who supervises faculty, staff, students, or volunteers; 3. Chair/director; and 4. Faculty member.

In addition to the university statement above, the following regional campuses have provided additional information and resources.

Lima:

To report issues of discrimination, contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion on Lima campus, patton.112@osu.edu, https://lima.osu.edu/current-students/office-of-diversity-and-inclusion/.

To report harassment, sexual misconduct, or retaliation and/or seek confidential and non-confidential resources and supportive measures, contact the Office of Institutional Equity as indicated in the section above.

Marion:

For Title IX concerns contact Shawn Jackson, Title IX Coordinator (jackson.368@osu.edu or 740-725-6219). To make a confidential report contact the Office of Counseling & Wellness counselors Leslie Beary (beary.4@osu.edu) or Ellen Thomas (thomas.1159@osu.edu). For more information regarding Title IX concerns refer to https://titleix.osu.edu/.

Mansfield:

For Title IX concerns, reports can be filed at equity.osu.edu or contact Dr. Donna Hight, assistant dean for Student Success (hight.6@osu.edu or 419-755-4317) or Sgt. Don Wallis (419-755-4156). Title IX officers and other faculty and staff cannot promise confidentiality. To make a confidential report, contact the Domestic Violence Shelter of Richland County (1-800-931-7233) or New Directions Student Assistant Program (419-529-9941 or https://www.newdirectionsforlife.com/sap/). For more information regarding Title IX concerns, refer to the Office of Institutional Equity website.

All instructors are encouraged to include in their syllabus a statement inviting students with disabilities to meet with them in a confidential environment to discuss making arrangements for accommodations. There are several reasons why this syllabus statement is critical. This statement both normalizes the accommodation process and helps to create a positive and welcoming environment for students with disabilities. Also, the statement creates a collaborative vehicle for providing accommodations and serves as a reminder to students who need the accommodations that these arrangements need to be made.

Columbus:

The university strives to maintain a healthy and accessible environment to support student learning in and out of the classroom. If you anticipate or experience academic barriers based on your disability (including mental health, chronic, or temporary medical conditions), please let me know immediately so that we can privately discuss options. To establish reasonable accommodations, I may request that you register with Student Life Disability Services. After registration, make arrangements with me as soon as possible to discuss your accommodations so that they may be implemented in a timely fashion.

If you are ill and need to miss class, including if you are staying home and away from others while experiencing symptoms of a viral infection or fever, please let me know immediately. In cases where illness interacts with an underlying medical condition, please consult with Student Life Disability Services to request reasonable accommodations. You can connect with them at slds@osu.edu; 614-292-3307; or slds.osu.edu.

Note: We recommend taking some time to review this statement with the class. This may help students feel more comfortable making proactive requests.

Newark:

Students who would like to request accommodations regarding disability must first register with Student Life Disability Services (SLDS). Stephanie Rowland or Tyler Guminski in Student Life Disability Services (SLDS) can assist with this process. Once SLDS registration is established, you and your instructors will receive an access letter outlining your accommodations. You do not need to disclose your disability to faculty. Although accommodations may be authorized at any time in a term, it is in your best interest to disclose your academic needs during the first week of class. SLDS is located in Warner Center 226.

Contact information:

Email: nwk-studentlifedisabilityservices@mail.cotc.edu
Phone: (740) 364-9578.

Lima:

The contact information for Ohio State Lima Disability Services follows: Karen Meyer, M.S. Ed, Coordinator for Disability Services, The Ohio State University at Lima, Student Services Building, 567-242-7194 Office / 567-242-7506 Fax; meyer.193@osu.edu.

Mansfield:

To establish reasonable accommodations, please register with Student Life Disability Services (SLDS) on the Mansfield Campus. After registration, make arrangements with SLDS as soon as possible to discuss your accommodations so that they may be implemented in a timely fashion. SLDS contact information: mcgregor.40@osu.edu; 419-755-4304.

Marion:

The university strives to maintain a healthy and accessible environment to support student learning in and out of the classroom. If you anticipate or experience academic barriers based on your disability (including mental health, chronic, or temporary medical conditions), please let me know immediately so that we can privately discuss options. To establish reasonable accommodations, I may request that you register with the Office for Disability Services. After registration, make arrangements with me as soon as possible to discuss your accommodations so that they may be implemented in a timely fashion.

If you are ill and need to miss class, including if you are staying home and away from others while experiencing symptoms of a viral infection or fever, please let me know immediately. In cases where illness interacts with an underlying medical condition, please consult with the Office for Disability Services to request reasonable accommodations. You can connect with them at marionds@osu.edu; 740-725-6247; or https://osumarion.osu.edu/current-students/academic-support-services/disability-services.

Note: We recommend taking some time to review this statement with the class. This may help students feel more comfortable making proactive requests.

The Ohio State University affirms the importance and value of diversity of people and ideas. We believe in creating equitable research opportunities for all students and to providing programs and curricula that allow our students to understand critical societal challenges from diverse perspectives and aspire to use research to promote sustainable solutions for all. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive community that recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person; fosters sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect among all members; and encourages each individual to strive to reach their own potential. The Ohio State University does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other bases under the law, in its activities, academic programs, admission, and employment.

To learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion and for opportunities to get involved, please visit:

https://odi.osu.edu/
https://odi.osu.edu/racial-justice-resources
https://odi.osu.edu/focus-on-racial-justice
https://cbsc.osu.edu

A student who encounters a problem related to his/her educational program has a variety of avenues available to seek resolution. (Note: the procedures for grade grievances are explicitly covered in the faculty rules) Typically, a student is advised to resolve any dispute, disagreement, or grievance as directly as possible, engaging with the person or persons most closely involved. The faculty and staff of the departments and colleges are available to work with students in this regard. If this step does not produce acceptable results, the student should follow a logical stepwise progression to address the academic concerns.

According to University Policies, if you have a problem with this class, you should seek to resolve the grievance concerning a grade or academic practice by speaking first with the instructor or professor. Then, if necessary, take your case to the department chairperson, college dean or associate dean, and to the provost, in that order. Specific procedures are outlined in Faculty Rule 3335-8-23. Grievances against graduate, research, and teaching assistants should be submitted first to the supervising instructor, then to the chairperson of the assistant's department.

Lyft Ride at Ohio State offers eligible students discounted rides, inside the university-designated service area (opens in new window), and has expanded service to the Short North area along High Street. Service runs from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Prices may be impacted by distance, traffic, time of day, special events and prime time surcharges. More information about the service and the Lyft App, and a link to get started using the Lyft Ride Smart services can be found at: https://ttm.osu.edu/ride-smart.

Mansfield:

Although we do have Lyft in Mansfield, we suggest you book well in advance as there is limited availability. Additionally, Ohio State Mansfield does not offer this as a service, so students must arrange for pick up and pay for this service on their own. The area also has many taxi companies, and a bus comes to campus.

Ohio State has had a longstanding practice of making reasonable academic accommodations for students' religious beliefs and practices in accordance with applicable law. In 2023, Ohio State updated its practice to align with new state legislation. Under this new provision, students must be in early communication with their instructors regarding any known accommodation requests for religious beliefs and practices, providing notice of specific dates for which they request alternative accommodations within 14 days after the first instructional day of the course. Instructors in turn shall not question the sincerity of a student's religious or spiritual belief system in reviewing such requests and shall keep requests for accommodations confidential.

With sufficient notice, instructors will provide students with reasonable alternative accommodations with regard to examinations and other academic requirements with respect to students' sincerely held religious beliefs and practices by allowing up to three absences each semester for the student to attend or participate in religious activities. Examples of religious accommodations can include, but are not limited to, rescheduling an exam, altering the time of a student's presentation, allowing make-up assignments to substitute for missed class work, or flexibility in due dates or research responsibilities. If concerns arise about a requested accommodation, instructors are to consult their tenure initiating unit head for assistance.

A student's request for time off shall be provided if the student's sincerely held religious belief or practice severely affects the student's ability to take an exam or meet an academic requirement and the student has notified their instructor, in writing during the first 14 days after the course begins, of the date of each absence. Although students are required to provide notice within the first 14 days after a course begins, instructors are strongly encouraged to work with the student to provide a reasonable accommodation if a request is made outside the notice period. A student may not be penalized for an absence approved under this policy.

If students have questions or disputes related to academic accommodations, they should contact their course instructor, and then their department or college office. For questions or to report discrimination or harassment based on religion, individuals should contact the Office of Institutional Equity.

Policy: Religious Holidays, Holy Days and Observances

Although Ohio State strives to remain open to ensure continuity of services to students and the public, extreme conditions can warrant the usage of the university's Weather or Other Short-Term Closing Policy. Please visit this webpage to learn more about preparing for potential closings and planning ahead for winter weather.

Mansfield:

Information for the Mansfield Campus

Course Syllabus Recommendations

Section (A) of Faculty Rule 3335-8-19 (modified April 2016) states: Each course as defined in rule 3335-8-01 of the Administrative Code will have a syllabus to be provided to each student explaining how the student's performance will be assessed. University policy further requires that it be made available to students at the beginning of, and throughout the conduct of the course. The syllabus is typically written by the instructor, but often follows guidelines provided by the program, the department, or the college. There is no central requirement for the contents of a course syllabus, but there is a culture that has been established around the expectations associated with this important document.

Syllabi seem to vary in two fundamental areas - the apparent reason for writing the syllabus and the material that it contains. The purpose of the syllabus should drive the decision as to what content to include (Parkes & Harris, 2002)*. Three major purposes that a syllabus should serve are described by Parkes and Harris:

  1. The Syllabus is a contract - It makes clear what the rules of the class are; it sets forth what is expected to happen during the term of the course; it delineates the responsibilities of students and of the course instructor; and it describes appropriate procedures and course policies.
  2. The Syllabus is a permanent record - It serves accountability and documentation functions related to the course; It contains information useful for evaluation of the instructor(s), course, and program; and it documents what was covered in a course, at what level, and for what kind of credit (useful in course equivalency transfer situations, accreditation procedures, and articulation).
  3. The Syllabus is a learning tool - It helps students become more effective learners in the course; it Informs students of the instructor's beliefs about teaching, learning, and the content area; and it places the course in context (how it fits in the curriculum, and how it relates to students' lives).

The syllabus usually contains the following information.

  • Prerequisites: Classes, skills, and information required prior to enrolling in course.
  • Course Objective: Information to be covered, general themes, and course activities.
  • Learning Objectives: A precise statement(s) linking subject matter and student performance. The objective includes competencies, skills, and knowledge students should acquire by the end of the course.
  • Textbooks/Readings: Titles, authors, editions, and local book retailers. You should always attempt to order textbooks for which electronic format is available. For information on available alternate format of a book, contact the publisher.
  • Course Schedule: Supply schedule of events; include discussion topics, exam dates, assignments, and readings to be completed for each day.
  • Additional Required Materials: Any additional course material such as calculator or art supplies that the student has to buy to successfully complete the course. Information on such materials needs to be as detailed and specific as possible.
  • Grades: Describe how you are going to calculate the grades and give an explanation of what is required to receive a particular grade.
  • Course Policies: Specify how you deal with tardiness, absences, late assignments, test/assignment make-ups, and course academic misconduct.
  • Specific University statements or policies: Policies such as academic misconduct, disability services, safety, trigger warnings, etc.

Instructors find that online and hybrid courses merit special syllabus considerations. Some information beyond the standard policies for an in-person course can help to set clear expectations and orient students when the structure of a particular online course or perhaps online learning a may be unfamiliar.

Instructional designers have developed and refined a syllabus template in partnership with the university's fully online programs and certificates. This template contains crucial online-specific policies which may be adjusted by individual instructors, and the file itself has been formatted to meet basic accessibility guidelines. The template and more information can be found in the Teaching and Learning Resource Center under Online and Hybrid Syllabus Template Instructions.

* Parkes, J., & Harris, M. B. (2002). The purposes of a syllabus. College Teaching, 50 (2), 55-61.

Additional Resources for Faculty

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Keep Teaching

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Teaching and Learning Resource Center

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FERPA

The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (or FERPA) is a federal law designed to protect the privacy of the student educational records. When faculty, staff, student employees, or contractual agents of the university receive a request for information contained in an education record, they must follow the procedures contained in this policy and the FERPA training.

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Academic Integrity and Faculty Obligations

Academic integrity is a core institutional principle that all Ohio State faculty should uphold and preserve. Faculty must clarify expectations for students, develop fair and creative forms of assessment, and respond appropriately to academic dishonesty when it occurs.

Academic Integrity and Faculty Obligations

GE and ePortfolio

The General Education Program at The Ohio State University is an integrated, multi-year curriculum aimed at fostering lifelong learning and collaboration. It begins with a "Launch" seminar and ends with a "Reflection" seminar, encompassing a broad, interdisciplinary education applicable to all majors. All students, regardless of major, engage in the program, which allows for elective exploration and potential additional majors or minors without altering GE requirements. The program includes three main components: Bookend Courses (Launch and Reflection seminars), Foundations Courses across seven diverse categories, and Themes Courses addressing 21st-century issues. Additionally, an ePortfolio provided by PebblePad helps students showcase their achievements and skills. This program enriches students' academic experiences, preparing them with diverse skills and comprehensive knowledge for future challenges and opportunities.

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ePortfolios in the Curriculum: Incorporating Reflection into Your Course | Teaching and Learning Resource Center (osu.edu)

Office of Institutional Equity

The Office of Institutional Equity exists to help the Ohio State community prevent and respond to all forms of harassment, discrimination and sexual misconduct. Ohio State is committed to building and maintaining a diverse community to reflect human diversity and improve opportunities for all, as both a moral imperative consistent with an intellectual community that celebrates individual differences and diversity, as well as a matter of law.

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Office of Academic Affairs Faculty Development and Resources

Ohio State offers a wealth of resources to help faculty meet day-to-day needs and advance toward long-term goals. Among the resources are guides on procedures, policies, ethics, and student conduct, as well as campus centers devoted to teaching and learning.

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Michael V. Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning

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