Workshops
On this page:
- Upcoming Workshops
- Teaching for Student Success Symposium
- Quality Matters (QM) Applying the QM Rubric (APPQMR) (7th Edition) Workshop
- Recorded Workshops and Presentations
The Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) holds events, throughout the year, that are intended to provide our teaching community with opportunities for learning and improving teaching skills, networking, sharing ideas, and viewing demonstrations of some of the new, emerging pedagogical techniques and technologies that we are exploring.
Upcoming Workshops
Accessibility Fridays with Wright State Online (WSO)
Do you ever feel that making your courses accessible is a daunting challenge? The Wright State Online (WSO) team is here to help! Join us for Accessibility Fridays, where we’ll cover the essentials of creating inclusive and accessible learning materials.
Session 1: Document Accessibility
- Organizing content structure
- Creating effective links
- Choosing accessible fonts
- Ensuring proper color contrast
- Basic PDF remediation
- Using accessibility checkers
Date: March 13
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Session 2: Audio & Video Accessibility
- Adding closed captions
- Providing audio transcripts
- Writing alternative (alt) text
- Designing accessible PowerPoint slides
- Using accessibility checkers
Date: March 20
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Format & Registration
- Both sessions are offered in a hybrid format (in-person in 114 Oelman Hall or online).
- Please indicate your attendance preference when reserving your spot. If attending in-person let us know if you’d like to borrow a laptop.
Update to Pilot
Pilot now offers the New Content Experience, designed to make creating and managing course materials easier and more intuitive. This update introduces enhanced accessibility features and consolidates frequently used tools into a streamlined interface.
The New Content Experience is optional and may be enabled or disabled at any time. Several instructors have already implemented this feature and provided favorable feedback regarding its functionality.
For additional information:
- View the introductory video from Wright State Online
- Register and attend a training session on March 27, Virtual, at 10:00 a.m.
Questions may be directed to CaTS Help Desk at helpdesk@wright.edu.
Pedagogy of Kindness Book Study
You are invited to join the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) as we explore A Pedagogy of Kindness (Denial, C. J. (2024). University of Oklahoma Press.). This book study is open to all university faculty and anyone who teaches. With Romena Holbert facilitating, we'll discuss and reflect upon what lessons we can take from the book to incorporate kindness to ourselves, our syllabi, our assessments, and our classroom. You can bring your own copy of the book or check one out from the CFE. Please note in your registration what you prefer. (You'll be able to borrow a book from the CFE office in 436 Millett.)
All sessions will be held in on Fridays from 9:00-10:00am in 499 Millett Hall
- March 13 (Intro: Kindness vs. being Nice, Chapter 1: Kindness toward Self)
- March 20 (Chapter 2: Kindness and the Syllabi)
- March 27 (Chapter 3: Kindness and Assessment)
- April 3 (Chapter 4: Kindness in the Classroom)
- April 10 (Conclusion: The Lasting Impact of Kindness)
Those who participated last semester are welcome to attend again as there is much to discuss. We'll also try to shift some of the focus on helpful resources and updates for those returning. We plan to have some coffee and snacks available during the sessions. If you need to borrow a book, we'll email you to make arrangements for pick up. We hope to see you there!
Register for the Pedagogy of Kindness Book Study
Teaching for Student Success Symposium
Each year, the Center for Faculty Excellence hosts a Teaching for Student Success Symposium. The on-campus event provides information, motivation, and new ways to think about teaching your students as you prepare for a new semester.
In 2025, we hosted a number of breakout sessions and our keynote speaker was Catherine Denial, who explored the pedagogy of kindness.
Quality Matters (QM) Applying the QM Rubric (APPQMR) (7th Edition) Workshop
Register for Quality Matters Training
All sessions are virtual and a Webex link will be sent upon registration
- Thursday, February 26, 2026, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Friday, April 24, 2026, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Learn the underlying principles behind the Quality Matters (QM) Rubric (7th Edition) and the critical elements of the QM quality assurance process. Learn about drafting helpful recommendations as you apply the Rubric to an actual course. The effective instructional design principles included in the workshop apply to all learning environments (face-to-face, online, and blended learning). This workshop would be helpful to a broad audience, including faculty (full-time and part-time), administrators, and staff helping to design and develop courses. It would also benefit anyone considering the adoption of a quality assurance process for online and hybrid learning. Completing, implementing, and receiving certification for Quality Matters course design principles is an excellent credential for accreditors looking for evidence of high-quality courses. The APPQMR is the prerequisite for the Peer Reviewer Course, which is required to become a QM Peer Reviewer.
The APPQMR workshop is an eight-hour, one-day online session taught via web conferencing. To receive credit for completion, participants must attend the entire session and participate in all workshop activities and discussions. The registered participants will receive information about the session (including the WebEx link) the week of the class. Four sessions are offered before the term starts in August. Register early to ensure availability for the session that works best with your schedule.
The cost of this all-day workshop is $360. However, our Provost has generously agreed to cover all expenses so that Wright State employees can attend at no cost. Over 65 higher education institutions in Ohio and 1,700 worldwide subscribe to Quality Matters. This makes the QM credential valuable personally and professionally. Select the date and click the registration button to enroll in the session that works best for you. If you have questions, contact Dr. Sheri Stover at sheri.stover@wright.edu.
Recorded Workshops and Presentations
Recorded Workshops and Presentations
We also collaborate with different groups and departments, across campus, to develop events that are specifically tailored to your needs. If you would like to request such an event, contact CFE at cfe@wright.edu.
