Building Bobcats Community Learning Program
The Building Bobcats: New-to-OU Community Learning Program is a cohort-based, faculty-led community learning and engagement program.
The program is designed to provide participants with community-focused networking and learning opportunities. Specifically, program participants will be introduced to unique aspects of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University, the Athens community, and Appalachian Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ by actively exploring the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University campus and surrounding community.
Structure
The program will be hosted in person on the Athens campus of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University. Participants will gather monthly from 2:00 – 3:20 PM in Alden 319 on the following Tuesdays for 80-minute experiences and discussions:
- Sept. 10
- Oct. 8
- Nov. 12
- Jan. 28
- Feb. 11
- Mar. 18
- April 8
Meeting topics include Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University, the Athens campus, the Athens community, and Appalachian Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ. Monthly meetings will include invited guest speakers to share their stories and experiences.
To build a stronger Bobcat community within this cohort, participants will also have the opportunity to join monthly community-learning activities.
The 2024-25 program is organized and facilitated by OHIO faculty members Rebecca Dingus and Kristin Hepworth.
Eligibility
Any full-time Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University faculty or academic administrators who have been employed by Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University for five years or less are specifically encouraged to sign up for the program. However, all full-time Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University faculty are welcome.
Please register for the Building Bobcats: New-to-OU Community Learning Program no later than Friday, September 6 and then attend the first meeting on Tuesday, September 10 at 2:00 PM in Alden 319.
Please contact Dr. Katie Hartman (Vice Provost for Faculty Development) at hartmank@ohio.edu with questions or concerns.