Develop Your Academic Career Path
As part of the team in the Academic Advancement Network (AAN), I write to welcome you to MSU. Whether you are just starting your career as a faculty member or academic staff member,
Establish and Advance Your Goals in Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities
Welcome to the 2020-2021 academic year! Whether this is the start of a new academic career or a position at a new institution, we at the Academic Advancement Network (AAN) hope that the New Faculty and Academic Staff Orientation will be a productive engagement for you.
5 Things to Know About Educator Professional Development
Educator professional development programming is a dynamic part of MSU’s campus. Here are five things worth thinking about as a new faculty member:
- We use the term “educator” because it is inclusive and communicates the intent to support all individuals who contribute to the teaching and learning mission of the university.
Explore and Develop Leadership and Managerial Skills
In the Academic Advancement Network (AAN), we work to provide support for academics who currently hold formal administrative positions, as well as those who are looking for ways to further explore and develop their leadership and managerial skills.
The Strength of Collaborating in Uncertain Times
The University Communications Office launched a site entitled Together We Will in an effort to pull information on a myriad of topics into one central place to make it easier for all of us to navigate the broad array of opportunities,
2020-21 Fellows Announced
In a year full of change, we have high hopes for the insight and development of the 2020-21 fellowship cohorts. While it’s easy to understand the desire for some to ride out the changes already underway during a year in a pandemic,
In the Midst of Challenge, Raise a Salute!
By Ann E. Austin
As we look toward the end of the semester, we usually feel growing anticipation for the celebrations of the season and the successes of our students.
Celebrating Academic Leadership Program (ALP) Fellows
By Cindi Leverich
One of the most successful Big Ten Academic Alliance leadership initiatives is the Academic Leadership Program (ALP). Established in 1989,
Tributes to Terry Curry
For the last 13 years, Theodore H. (Terry) Curry has served the Michigan State University community as associate provost and associate vice president for Academic Human Resources. In this role,
AAN Instructional Fellowships Wrap Up a Productive Year
By Patti Stewart
Typically, at this time of year, we would be celebrating a number of milestones, such as graduations and other important life events. Considering the implications of the global pandemic we’re experiencing,