2025 Academy of Teaching Conference
The Academy of Teaching invites members of the Ohio State teaching community to submit proposals for its Annual Conference on Excellence in Teaching & Learning. The conference will be held at The Blackwell Inn & Conference Center on Monday, May 5.
Conference Theme: Teaching Transformations
This year’s theme is “Teaching Transformations.” From the integration of cutting-edge educational technologies and the growing presence of generative AI to the evolving support structures within and beyond OSU, teaching is undergoing profound transformations that can be both encouraging and challenging. These changes are reshaping how courses are designed, content is delivered, and student progress is assessed.
Moreover, educators are continually adapting their teaching methods to respond to unexpected changes in the political climate, legislation, evolving demographics, and broad social and cultural shifts. This flexibility ensures that teaching remains relevant and effective, preparing students to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Transformation 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.
Thank you to everyone who submitted a proposal. Notifications of acceptance will be sent out after Spring Break.
Please note the Academy of Teaching is currently experiencing issues with their website. For questions, please contact either Lisa Cravens-Brown (cravens-brown.1@osu.edu) or Ben McCorkle (mccorkle.12@osu.edu).
Teaching Conferences and Large Events at Ohio State
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.