Immediate Attention Checklist for New MSU Faculty & Academic Staff
Welcome to Michigan State University! Below you will find a checklist of tasks to complete as you begin your appointment at MSU.
Please review the full list as soon as possible.
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Academic Career Conversations
Starting an academic career involves new opportunities to learn, connect with others, and make meaningful contributions–to share one’s excitement about one’s field with learners, to advance the knowledge base, and to use one’s expertise to address pressing issues in the broader society.
OFASD Virtual “Coffee Hours”
Whether you are a new member of the MSU community or someone with years of experience here, there are times when a faculty or academic staff member looks to talk about career issues with someone who understands academic work in its many forms.
New Faculty and Academic Staff Orientation / Follow-up Opportunities and Workshops
Follow-Up Opportunities
Various units provide supplemental information and resources or offer workshops as the new academic year begins. Below are some current supplemental orientation offerings. Upcoming professional development opportunities throughout the academic year can be found here.
New Faculty and Academic Staff Orientation Resources
Introductory Resources to Help You Acclimate
Introduction to MSU
- Checklist for New Faculty and Academic Staff
- Creating Your Syllabus
- DEI Library Guide
- Keep Working: Guide to Working Remotely
- Managing classroom disruptions
- MSU Facts
- MSU Guide to Remote Access
- New Instructors and Researchers Technology Orientation
- Safety guidelines for classrooms
- Together We Will
Getting Around Michigan State University
- Campus Maps
- MSU App (geared towards students;
Day of Teaching and Learning
Day of Teaching and Learning
This fall, the Graduate School, in collaboration with the Academic Advancement Network and the Hub for Innovation in Learning and Technology are hosting a Day of Teaching and Learning.
Active Shooter and Emergency Response Training
Introduction
In response to incidents of violence on campuses nationally, the MSU Police Department offers a workshop to focused on proactive and reactive strategies in the event of an emergency at MSU.
Technology Orientation
Technology Orientation
The MSU Libraries and IT Services hold a hands-on introduction to technology resources available for Michigan State University faculty and academic staff.
Topics
- Electronic Resources
- Where to get help and support for technology on campus
- Library Research Services
- Creating Digital Experiences
- Data Management for Research
- Library Teaching and Learning Services
- High Performance Computing
- Technology you can expect in university classrooms (e.g.,
New Faculty and Academic Staff Orientation
Welcome
It is a pleasure to welcome you to Michigan State University. This is a place where teaching, research, outreach, and engagement work together in ways that will enable your success,