Workshops
New workshops grounded in 4Cs of Civil Discourse help Ohio State faculty and staff navigate new state laws.
Educational Materials
Below are several template presentations, one-pagers and additional academic-focused resources to facilitate information sessions and promote wider understanding of SB 1.
SB 1 Overview Presentation
This downloadable PowerPoint template can be used to provide an overview of the new law.
SB 1 Overview Script
Talking points may be used to accompany the PowerPoint presentation.
SB 1 Summary
Learn what you need to know about SB 1.
Faculty FAQs
Read frequently asked questions about classroom instruction, intellectual diversity, faculty annual reviews and other policies.
Intellectual Diversity Information
Learn how Ohio State is promoting intellectual diversity and supporting faculty in the classroom.
SB 1 DEI Prohibitions Decision Framework
Review SB 1’s DEI prohibitions and the university’s guidance to comply with the law.
Facilitating Civil Discourse in the Classroom
The Center for Ethics and Human Values created a guide to help instructors set expectations and navigate discussions in their classrooms.
SB 1 Research Grant Decision Framework
Learn more about evaluating research grant prohibitions.
The Ohio State University’s Center for Ethics and Human Values is helping faculty and staff navigate the new Advance Ohio Higher Education Act (SB1) through specialized workshops. These sessions provide practical tools for fostering intellectual diversity and respectful discussion in the classroom, built around CEHV’s 4Cs of Civil Discourse: be Curious, be Charitable, be Conscientious, and be Constructive. The workshops aim to support effective teaching and open dialogue across the university community.