Leadership: 2018-19 Big Ten Academic Alliance ALP Fellows Announced

We are thrilled to announce MSU’s cohort of fellows in the 2018-19 Big Ten Academic Alliance Academic Leadership Program (BTAA-ALP)!  They are:

  • Kendra Spence Cheruvelil – Professor of Fisheries &

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. 

Facilitated Conversations About Current Events and Climate

Conversations during challenging times or on difficult topics can often benefit from guidance by a skilled professional.  The Academic Advancement Network, Office for Inclusion and Intercultural Initiatives, WorkLife Office, and Graduate School at MSU are working together to develop a pool of individuals to facilitate conversations. 

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.

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,

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,