Normal hasn’t been our friend: MI-ACE looks for a better normal for women and women of color 

By Kate Birnbryer White  

Keynote speaker and MSU Board of Trustee Member Dr. Rema Vassar, PhD, of Wayne State University, reminded attendees that “I think we kind of shifted back to wanting to hustle back to normal. But normal hasn't been our friend. Normal is comfortable, but it's not who women have been in the past, and who we need to be right now. People who are really progressive in thinking about how to make positive change recognize that this is an opportunity. This is an opportunity to shift the narrative around who we are and who we want to be.” 

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Reaching our Researchers:

Finding Support and Community

As MSU strives toward the goals set out in the 2030 strategic plan, in clear focus is the aim to expand MSU’s local and global impact through discovery, creativity and innovation for excellence. In large part, this goal will be reached through increased expenditures in research, with $1 billion reached by 2030, expanding our annual output by $275 million. To help continue MSU’s excellence in research innovation and output, the Office of Research and Innovation works to support and contribute to MSU’s overall research footprint while guiding, funding and coordinating research opportunities throughout the institution.

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New Faculty and Academic Staff Orientation

January 5: This orientation will: 1) acquaint you with Michigan State University; 2) identify the values, aspirations, and expectations of the university community; 3) introduce you to campus leaders; and 4) describe additional opportunities for engagement. View information

Starting an Academic Career in Unusual Times

January 19 from 2 to 3 p.m. EST

Designed to foster connections, answer frequently asked questions, and support those early in their career to navigate the university and the overall landscape of academic life.

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Thriving in Your Academic Career Series

The Academic Career Paths programming and resources address pertinent junctures in an academic’s career–from when they enter the university, work toward promotion milestones, and transition into late-career or retirement activities. Check out the upcoming Thriving Series which focuses on the different stages of an academic career. Learn more

• February 1 - Thriving in the Tenure System: Articulating your Scholarly Identity through a Strong Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure Packet  
• February 8 - Thriving as an Academic Specialist
• February 15 - Thriving as a Fixed-Term Faculty Member
• February 22 - Thriving in the Tenure System II: Transitioning from Associate to Full Professor

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MSU Teaching Dossier Template

These are 'suggested' sections for a dossier / portfolio. Consider these as starting points to building your dossier and highlighting your work.

ElevateU Navigating Difficult Conversations

There is potential for difficult conversations to occur in all relationships, both personal and professional. It is the skill of knowing how to navigate these critical moments that can ultimately determine the success or failure of desired outcomes, or of the relationship itself. Login with your MSU NetID.

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Head of Interventional Radiology Services

Head of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine Services

Chief of Staff, MSU Veterinary Medical Center, Small Animal

Small Animal Clinical Sciences

Veterinary Medical Center

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"I know I am not alone in saying that I greatly appreciate the effort and forethought placed on each lecture/interaction with our class. Though tactics evoke strong anxiety as people tend to not react well when placed on the spot; Dr. Beal ensures each student is well guided, through utilization of previous knowledge, to achieve the answer. These lectures have been (for myself personally) the best we have received thus far because he utilizes the connections between the systems, forcing us to recall material previously taught years prior. This is truly refreshing and I hope he understands how much these lectures positively impact us as students."