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So, what's next?
Marilyn Amey
Assistant Provost for Faculty and Academic Staff Development
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As a higher education scholar, my colleagues and I probably spend more time than many reading trade outlets such as the Chronicle of Higher Education, Inside Higher Education, and Change Magazine, just to name a few. Since my areas within the field are governance, leadership, and faculty development, perhaps my mind goes there without trying very hard.
The potential downside is that there is so much to take in right now it feels enormous many days; the upside is that at a local level, there is much to do and progress is being made. That progress may be small steps and overshadowed by pressing matters, but it is also true that people are coming together to support each other in ways that go against the stereotypes we often hear of the isolated academics in their ivory towers...
| | MI-ACE Women’s Network Annual Conference | | |
June 16-17, 2025
Hosted by Lansing Community College at MSU’s Kellogg Center, the 2025 MI-ACE Women’s Network Annual Conference is a great opportunity for women in academia to come together from across the state to dedicate time to learning and networking.
This year’s conference theme, “EmpowerED: Break Barriers and Influence Change,” aims for participants to:
- Be encouraged and empowered to make positive progress in their personal and professional lives;
- Identify the influence they possess and receive tools to use such influence to make career paths smoother for the next generation of higher education leaders; and
- Become emboldened to adapt to ever-changing circumstances and develop strategies that foster success.
| | Can’t make the conference this year? The Michigan American Council on Education (MI-ACE) is a professional network for Michigan women in higher education, offering additional opportunities for professional development. Michigan State University is currently one of 50 member institutions within the MI-ACE Network. | | MSU Spring TALKS: Teaching and Learning Knowledge Sharing | |
The 2025 conference will be held on May 7 (online via Zoom) and May 8 (in-person at the Kellogg Center). MSU Spring TALKS is organized by MSU's Center for Teaching & Learning Innovation (CTLI) and is open to all educators in all roles at MSU, including but not limited to faculty members, course instructors, graduate teaching assistants, administrators, researchers, advisors, graduate students, and those working in curriculum, educator development, or student success.
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New Administrator Orientation (NAO)
Over the course of several days, new administrators are given an overview of Michigan State University and many of the offices and units that combine to further the university’s mission.
- Aug. 12 & 14, 2025, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Jan. 7, 2026, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
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New Faculty and Academic Staff Orientation (NFASO) and Information Fair
This orientation program aims to familiarize new faculty and academic staff with our university, its values, and its expectations. It also offers an opportunity to connect with campus leaders and access valuable resources for research, teaching and outreach programs.
- Aug. 20, 2025, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (invitations with the required registration will be sent mid-June)
| | Summer Engagement Opportunities | |
NCFDD Events and Programs
As an institutional member of the NCFDD, all MSU faculty, academic staff, postdoctoral scholars and graduate students can participate in summer programs. An NCFDD account is required to participate. Follow these instructions to create an account.
University Outreach and Engagement Professional Development
Explore upcoming professional development opportunities for faculty and staff on a variety of topics from University Outreach and Engagement.
Office of Research and Innovation Events and Workshops
The Office of Research and Innovation hosts events and workshop opportunities for faculty and staff throughout the year. Learn about upcoming opportunities.
SpartansLearn
SpartansLearn is a place to find live and on-demand technology training and other professional development opportunities for the MSU community. Explore programs and training.
D2L Help and Resources
Faculty and staff who use D2L (Desire2Learn) can visit help.d2l.msu.edu to view resources, enroll in self-paced courses, and browse documentation libraries.
elevateU
Access free online training via elevateU. This e-learning tool offers programs that cover leadership, IT, business, finance, human resources, change management, project management, interpersonal skills and so much more. Resources are available in a variety of formats. Learn more and get started!
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Center for Teaching & Learning Innovation Workshops and Seminars
Offering a diverse range of events designed for MSU educators and students, CTLI events aim to enhance learning and teaching experiences. From workshops to seminars, a variety of topics and subjects are available. Explore CTLI offerings.
| | The Office of Faculty and Academic Staff Development works with all faculty, academic staff, and academic administrators at Michigan State University as they join the university, establish professional trajectories, and move through various stages of review, promotion, and growth. We offer and/or collaborate on a variety of structured workshops and small group opportunities throughout the year. | | 2025-2026 All-University Awards Call for Nominations | | |
As announced last month, the Office of Faculty and Academic Staff Development was pleased to recognize the 2024-25 All-University Award recipients at the annual ceremony on Monday, April 7. And as one cycle concludes, another begins. With this, we are announcing the call for the following 2025-2026 All-University Awards:
- William J. Beal Outstanding Faculty Award
- Teacher-Scholar Award
- Excellence-in-Teaching Citations
- Donald F. Koch Award for Quality in Undergraduate Teaching
- Distinguished Academic Specialist/Staff Award
- Community Engagement Scholarship Award
- Simmons Chivukula Award for Academic Leadership
- Robert F. Banks Award for Institutional Leadership
For more information on each award, and the nomination process, please visit the Office of the Provost’s All-University Awards webpage.
Nominations for the 2025-2026 year are due by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.
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Find selected resources below that may be helpful as you pursue your academic career at MSU. Additional resources and information can be found on the OFASD website.
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Teaching & Learning
Our goal is to directly develop the professional proficiency of our academic colleagues and enable them to better support the success of all MSU students.
Research & Scholarship
These opportunities are designed to help you develop and sustain your unique contributions and perspectives for the enrichment and transformation of the university and beyond.
Leadership Development
We focus on both enhancing the success of current leaders and cultivating future leaders at MSU.
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