Barret Wessel
Barret Wessel is an Assistant Professor of Soil Science in the Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences (PSM). Barret earned his PhD in Soil and Watershed Science from the University of Maryland (UMD) in 2020,
Bei Zhang
Bei Zhang
Dr. Zhang taught her first class at the age of eleven. Since then, her passion for teaching has continued to grow. After eight years of medical school in China (Shandong University School of Medicine),
Ben Van Dyke
Ben Van Dyke
Ben Van Dyke investigates volatility in systems, language, pattern and typography through site-specific installations. He has been invited to exhibit, lecture, facilitate workshops and collaborate on projects across North America,
Beronda Montgomery Takes Academic Advancement to the Next Level
Beronda Montgomery, Ph.D. has recently been appointed as interim vice president in the Office of Research & Innovation at MSU and has also received a seat on the Science Gallery International board.
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.