Best Practices for Mentors and Mentees in Academic Settings
Introduction
The “best” faculty mentoring happens when mentors and mentees are prepared and strong relationships develop. Although there are many formal mentoring models, they all share the goal of facilitating the professional development of mentees.
Bethan Cantwell
Bethan Cantwell is the Director of Institutional Research and an Assistant Director in the Office of Planning and Budgets at Michigan State University. In this role Bethan leads a team of analysts who provide timely and accurate analysis relating to student success,
Beyond the CVs and Resumes: A Much Deeper and More Complex Narrative
For the last two years during the pandemic, we have had a monthly gathering called, “Starting a Career in Unusual Times” recognizing that taking on a new position at any time can be a bit overwhelming even if exciting;
Big Ideas, Concisely Stated: Dean Prabu David and Creating Digestible Content from Scholarship
In the world of leadership scholarship, “leaders” and “managers” are both necessary, complementary roles. An extremely concise summary of the difference might be: leader = vision, manager = order. It’s a simple enough model,
Big Ten Academic Alliance Academic Leadership Program
Introduction
The Big Ten Academic Alliance Academic Leadership Program, (ALP) provides intensive leadership and managerial development, addressing the challenges of academic administration at major research universities, like tightening budgets,
Big Ten Academic Alliance Department Executive Officer (DEO) Program
Description
Each fall, the Big Ten Academic Alliance (formerly the Committee on Institutional Cooperation; CIC) hosts a 3-day workshop for Department Executive Officers (DEOs). This seminar focuses on departmental leadership skills and problem-solving and emphasizes analysis of case studies.
Brandy Ellison
Brandy Ellison is a faculty member in the Center for Integrative Studies in Social Science. She received her BA in Sociology and History from Montana State University-Billings in 2000 and her Ph.D.
Bree Holtz
Assistant Professor Dr. Holtz works in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations as well as the Department of Media and Information.
She received her B.A. in Telecommunication from MSU,
Brian Johnson
Brian Johnson (he/him) is assistant dean for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) for James Madison College at Michigan State University. In this capacity, he leads all DEI initiatives for the College.