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FACULTY AFFAIRS
February 2026
Moore elected to National Academy of Education
Distinguished Professor of Urban Education James L. Moore III has been elected to the National Academy of Education, one of the highest honors in education research and policy. Moore is the only current Ohio State faculty member of the academy. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh University, photographer Marcus Smith.)
Take the COACHE Faculty Satisfaction Survey
Your feedback drives change at Ohio State. The COACHE Faculty Satisfaction Survey is more than just data collection; it is a roadmap for enhancing the faculty experience. By spending 25 minutes on this survey, faculty help leadership make informed decisions about academic life. The survey will be emailed out on Feb. 19.
You can hear more about the COACHE survey by listening to this month's Faculty Affairs Leadership Podcast.
Learn More About the COACHE Survey
Faculty Affairs Leadership Podcast: Insights from COACHE Faculty Satisfaction Survey Implementation
In this episode, we sit down with Corrie Davis, senior associate provost for faculty affairs and professor at Georgia State University, to explore their institution’s experience with the COACHE Faculty Satisfaction Survey. We discuss their goals for administering the survey, strategies for encouraging faculty participation, and how they approached analyzing and sharing the results with stakeholders.
Ohio State’s colleges advance AI Fluency roadmaps for undergraduates
Ohio State has reached a major milestone in its AI Fluency initiative as colleges across the university have developed academic roadmaps showing how undergraduates will build and use AI skills within their majors.
In developing these roadmaps, colleges reviewed how faculty are already integrating innovative uses of AI into courses and instruction, while also identifying future instructional opportunities that will underpin AI Fluency.
America 250 at Ohio State
As we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States in 2026, Ohio State is proud to contribute to this historic celebration. Rooted in our land-grant mission established by the Morrill Act of 1862, Ohio State is committed to fostering public understanding and engagement through innovative teaching, groundbreaking research and community engagement — serving the Buckeye State and beyond.
Learn More About America 250 at Ohio State
Lee named Society for Social Work and Research Fellow
Joyce Lee, assistant professor in the College of Social Work, has been named a 2026 Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Fellow. SSWR Fellows are members who have served with distinction to advance the mission of the society.
Opportunities
SB 1 syllabi posting requirement update
To comply with Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) requirements for syllabus access, the university is adopting Simple Syllabus, an online repository for course syllabi. A faculty committee is guiding the implementation and establishing expectations for instructors. As the launch of the system approaches, updates will be shared with the university community.
Learn More About the Requirements
Faculty Pathways 2025-26 programming
Starting out as a faculty member can be challenging, but our Faculty Pathways program is designed specifically for new and early career faculty at Ohio State to provide essential resources and development opportunities.
This program offers practical workshops and learning experiences to help you build skills in teaching, research and service. It’s also a chance to connect with other faculty members who are navigating similar stages of their academic careers. The next sessions are:
Limited Submission Opportunities
The Office of Foundation Relations manages the limited submission process for private foundation opportunities, which are listed on the Research Funding and Awards site.
Open and Upcoming Opportunities:
- William T. Grant Scholars Program
Internal deadline: April 20; Funder deadline: June 10 - Dr. Ralph and Marian Falk Medical Research Trust Awards Programs - Catalyst Award
Internal deadline: April 6; Funder deadline: June 1 - Pew Scholars Award
Anticipated opening date: March 2; Anticipated internal deadline: April 6; Funder deadline: September (date TBD) - Brain Research Foundation - Scientific Innovations Award
Anticipated opening date: March 16; Anticipated internal deadline: April 20; Funder deadline: September (date TBD)
Call for proposals: Battelle Engineering, Technology and Human Affairs funding
The Battelle Engineering, Technology and Human Affairs (BETHA) endowment is accepting proposals for its 2026 grant competition through March 27. Administered by ERIK, the BETHA grants seek innovative projects that examine the relationship between science and technology with impact on broader social and cultural issues.
Call for proposals and events open for the annual OSEP awards
In collaboration with Ohio State Energy Partners (OSEP), the Office of Academic Affairs has opened a call for grant proposals that advance resource stewardship initiatives and/or align with academic sustainability goals; align with advancing access, engagement and student success; or promote research translation. New this year, there is also a call for events through the OSEP awards. Faculty, staff and students are eligible to apply. Submissions are due March 23 for project and event proposals.
Learn More and Submit a Proposal
Spark Grants for arts engagement
Funded by the Mellon Foundation, Spark Grants provide seed funding for community-engaged arts projects. The competition is open to faculty, students and staff members on any Ohio State campus for projects that center the arts and that are done in partnership with community organizations. Proposals involving communities served by our regional campuses are especially welcome and will receive priority consideration. Proposals are due March 13.
Nominations sought for 2026-27 Ohio State Artist Laureate
The Office of Academic Affairs is seeking nominations (including self-nominations) for the 2026-27 Ohio State Artist Laureate. The program is designed to help the university enhance impact through external engagement. The aim is to bring the arts to underserved communities across the state, often with the assistance of our regional campuses, and to engage with those communities in shared experiences that will, ideally, enrich and inform audience and laureate alike. The laureate must be a tenured Ohio State faculty member. The nomination deadline is Friday, March 13.
CTSI Spark Awards available
Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) Spark Awards are designed to support preliminary research and generate essential data for new and ongoing projects. Spark Awards provide investigators with resources to advance their research, aiming to jump-start pilot studies and support future extramural grant applications or scientific initiatives. Applications will be received through March 15, 2026, or until designated funds are exhausted.
Request for Proposals: 2026 Student Academic Success Research (SASR) Grants
The Student Success Research Lab is requesting proposals for the 2026 Student Academic Success Research (SASR) Grants program. Proposals are sought for research projects that focus on improving, expanding and/or revising student success programs and services. Grants will be between $5,000-$25,000 with typical project timelines of one to two years. The submission deadline is March 13.
SB 1 in Practice: Teaching Strategies that Foster Intellectual Diversity
Join a collaborative workshop hosted by the Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning and the Center for Ethics and Human Values. Offered in January, February and March, the sessions explore teaching strategies, encourage reflection and support ongoing professional growth. The first workshop is on Feb. 23.
Hayes Research Forum needs additional Faculty Judges
The 40th annual Hayes Research Forum on Friday, March 6, which features exemplary graduate student and postdoctoral research across Ohio State, seeks day-of presentation judges across disciplines! Judges must hold a terminal degree. Help spotlight outstanding graduate and postdoctoral research and award over $17,000 in prizes. Email cgs-hayesforum@osu.edu to volunteer.
Faculty Affairs events calendar
Faculty Affairs has a wide range of engaging events throughout the year. Check out the events calendar for the latest on opportunities for the 2025-26 academic year!
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