Examples shared by departments

Techniques, interesting approaches, and effective practices for online teaching and learning. (Sociology, Design, CSIT, Philosophy)
Training in online course design/instruction (Psychology, Business Administration)
Canvas course designs (KHAN)
Conduct surveys of faculty to determine info to present regarding online education at department meetings. Examples include Advanced Zoom techniques and Making Effective Videos. (Business Administration)
Presentations from experts in online education (Jim Julius and SAS team). (Business Administration, Math)
Discussions on which courses are appropriate/successful in which modalities (Chemistry, Business Administration)

Additional ideas for topics that departments may want to discuss in support of online education quality

Discussing discipline-specific approaches to supporting equity and anti-racism in online environments
Developing, supporting, and promoting online programs
Developing, supporting, and promoting Zero Textbook Cost programs
Supporting faculty to examine data disaggregated by modality related to student success and equity at the course and department level
Reviewing access to and resources shared in the departmental Canvas shell (if one exists)
Considering, developing, and reviewing (if important) departmental agreements on language to be used in Course Outlines of Record and/or course syllabi
Considering, developing, and reviewing (if important) department-level expectations and procedures for online instructor preparation and online course teaching
Considering, developing, and reviewing (if important) expectations for how faculty conduct online classes during the first week to verify participation and clear rosters of inactive students