Making the Most of the Mid-Career as an MSU Academic
The mid-career is a time of opportunity and possibility for academics, but it can also pose a range of challenges. This symposium, which took place in April of 2018,
Tags: Tenure System Faculty
Announcing New Award for Academic Leaders
Simmons Chivukula Award for Academic Leadership
The Academic Advancement Network (AAN) is very pleased to announce a new award in recognition of and appreciation for the hard work and dedication exhibited by academic leaders.
Leadership: Cara Cilano
This post is the second in a series highlighting fulfilling, innovative work from leaders across campus that you might not otherwise hear about. I welcome your ideas for individuals to write about in the future.
The MSU Teaching Community Comes Together for the Second Annual Teaching & Learning Spring Conference
On a campus as large as ours, there is always something interesting happening. Traditionally, the week between spring and summer semesters tends to be the most ideal time to offer programs for instructors that focus on professional and instructional development.
2018 Teaching & Learning Spring Conference and Student Success Summit
Teaching & Learning Spring Conference and Student Success Summit
The MSU Teaching and Learning Conference and the Student Success Summit in early May, 2018, leveraged the campus community’s collective skills and knowledge about teaching,
Toward a More Inclusive Classroom: A Few Tips
MSU is committed to providing a learning environment for students free of harassment and discrimination. Educators often ask for tips or best practices they can implement in their classrooms.
As we begin the Spring 2018 semester,
New Advisory Board
AAN is pleased to announce the formation of its new advisory board. We are looking forward to our first meeting in late January, and are excited about the diverse perspectives they will bring to the table.
Leadership: Johannes Bauer
Throughout the year, I plan to use the Leadership Blog to highlight the work of mid-level administrators. In meetings with focus groups, I have learned that many academics on our campus (tenure system and fixed-term faculty,
Leadership: New Fellows Program
I am excited to announce the launch of a new Academic Advancement Network Leadership Fellows program at MSU. Our first cohort of mentors and fellows have been selected for this year-long program,
Tending the Path Forward after Full Professor: Career Paths of Women Professors
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The years after attainment of full professorship offer opportunities for directed career advancement and the consideration of formal and informal leadership engagement. Leadership Learning Community members will examine their personal career and leadership goals and discuss strategies for achievement.