OFD Newsletter: Week of October 28, 2019

Fulbright Informational Session

Join us on November 19 from 2:00-3:15 for a Fulbright Informational Session. This panel discussion is geared towards faculty interested in applying for a range of Fulbright Fellowships, including Fulbright Specialist, Fulbright Chair, and Fulbright Scholar.

Past recipients will discuss the application process and tips for preparing a competitive application, as well as highlight the benefits of teaching and conducting research abroad.

• Time: Tuesday, November 19, 2:00-3:15
• Where: Witherspoon Student Center, Room 126
• Contact: Direct all questions to Maria Almanza (maria_almanza@ncsu.edu)
• RSVP: Please RSVP using the event Google Form by November 14.

Access Fulbright U.S. Scholars Program Info

DELTA Spring 2020 Course Quality Program Applications Open November 1

DELTA’s Course Quality Program will begin accepting applications for its spring programming on November 1, 2019.

Quality Matters Essential Standards Program (QMESP)
QMESP is a professional development opportunity for faculty who currently teach online who seek to build new knowledge and skills in pursuit of improving one of their online courses. The program model is individually focused; participants attend workshops and course quality consultations to help them design a course that meets the essential standards of the research-based and education driven Quality Matters Rubric for Higher Education.

Please read through the QMESP Information Sheet before submitting an application.

Apply for Quality Matters Essential Standards Program here

Online Course Improvement Program (OCIP)
OCIP is a rigorous professional development program based on Quality Matters and requires a significant time commitment. The program will run from January – May 2020. Successful completion in OCIP culminates in an official Quality Matters Peer Review and certification of your online or blended course. NC State now has 16 certified Quality Matters courses that meet the highest standard for online course quality and design. Please read through the OCIP Information Sheet before submitting an application.
Application for Online Course Improvement Program

The deadline for all applications is the end of business day November 8, 2019.

Email questions to Bethanne Tobey at bwtobey@ncsu.edu