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 Ohio University, the Athens community, and Appalachian Ohio by actively exploring the Ohio University campus and surrounding community.

Structure

The program will be hosted in person on the Athens campus of Ohio University. Participants will meet monthly from 9:30 – 10:50AM on the second Tuesday of each month (September – April) for 80-minute experiences and discussions. Meeting topics include Ohio University, the Athens campus, the Athens community, and Appalachian Ohio. 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 2023-24 program is organized and facilitated by OHIO faculty members Rebecca Dingus and Kristin Hepworth. A schedule of events including monthly meetings and social experiences will be provided at the beginning of the Fall semester.

Eligibility

Any full-time Ohio University faculty or academic administrators who have been employed by Ohio University for five years or less are specifically encouraged to sign up for the program. However, all full-time Ohio University faculty are welcome.

Please register for the Building Bobcats: New-to-OU Community Learning Program online no later than Friday, September 8 and then attend the first meeting on Tuesday, September 12 at 9:30AM in Alden 319.

Please contact Dr. Katie Hartman (Vice Provost for Faculty Development) at hartmank@ohio.edu with questions or concerns.