Academy of Teaching Conference
Mark your calendar for the annual Academy of Teaching Conference, to be held at the Blackwell Inn and Conference Center on Monday, May 11, 2026. Keep an eye on this page for registration information.
The 2026 theme is "Teaching and Learning Amid Shifting Landscapes." Changing regulations, laws and technologies are continually shifting the ways that we teach and learn, reshaping how we design courses, deliver content and engage our students. While these shifts present challenges, they also create opportunity. As shifting political and technological terrain pushes us to adapt our teaching methods, we can ensure that our instruction remains relevant and responsive to our students' needs, preparing them to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Our work in education is not just about keeping pace with the array of changes we face, but about excelling through what may be uncharted territory to enhance our mission—and to improve outcomes for our learners and ourselves.
Proposals on this year's theme will be accepted through January 23.
More Ohio State Conferences and Events
Several large teaching and learning-focused engagements are held annually at Ohio State that allow our community to share ideas, innovations, and challenges around instruction.
The Ohio State Assessment Conference
The annual Assessment Conference at Ohio State brings together university academic leaders, administrators, faculty, and staff to discuss ideas and emerging topics around institutional, programmatic, course, and student-level assessment. Held each Autumn term, this conference is hosted by the Office of Academic Affairs and is supported by a number of university offices including the Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning. Visit this year's Assessment Conference webpage for more information.
Focusing on the First Year Conference
The annual Focusing on the First Year Conference is hosted by First Year Experience (FYE) in the Office of Undergraduate Education. This annual conference brings together university academic leaders, academic advisors, faculty, and staff who support teaching and advising to discuss student, instructor, and advisor experiences and innovations in support of the OSU student first year experience at the university. Visit the FYE Conference webpage to learn more.
Annual New Faculty Orientation
The Ohio State New Faculty Orientation (NFO) is an event associated with the New Faculty Program facilitated by Faculty Affairs within the Office of Academic Affairs. This event, which is held each August in advance of the start of the Autumn term, provides resources, information, professional learning, and educational development opportunities to faculty who are preparing for their first term at Ohio State. Learn more about NFO on the Office of Faculty Affairs New Faculty Program webpage.