Continuous Improvement Cycle of Teaching and Learning
Teaching and Learning are core features of any postsecondary institution, closely tied to student success in so many ways. Yet, it is an aspect of academic work for which most have little real training before assuming their position at a research university like Michigan State University (MSU),
Conversations with MSU Leaders
These sessions provide the President and Provost the opportunity to speak with deans, directors, chairs, executive managers, and staff supervisors level 15-17, to promote ongoing communication and to discuss current issues,
Conversations with MSU Leaders
These sessions provide the President and Provost the opportunity to speak with deans, directors, chairs, executive managers, and staff supervisors level 15-17, to promote ongoing communication and to discuss current issues,
Creating and Sustaining a Respectful Work Environment
At an institution as large as MSU, we don’t have just one institutional culture and climate but are instead made up of many. From the college or department level to a program or work team,
Creating and Sustaining a Respectful Work Environment Series
This series of workshops is intended for leaders (executive managers, deans, directors, chairs, and supervisors, level 12-17) from across the University to work together to improve the current climate and culture in their units and across the greater campus community.
Creating and Sustaining a Respectful Work Environment Series – Resources from Past Sessions
Resources from 2024-2025 Sessions
Session 1: Setting the Tone: An Introduction to Changing Climate & Culture (10/29/24)
- Introduction to Changing Climate and Culture PPT
- Setting the Tone: Assessing Your Climate Slides PDF
- Climate Assessment Toolkit
Session 2: Negotiating Conflict and Power Dynamics (11/19/24)
- Navigating Conflict and Power Dynamics -Shannon Burton-PPT
- Conflict and Power Slides Fall 2024-Jade Richards
- Conflict and Power Slides 2024-Kathie Elliott PPT
- Tips for Leaders on Preparing for and Leading Difficult Conversations
- Trust Assessments
- Additional Resources and Learning Opportunities
Session 3: Management of OCR Investigation,
Crystal Eustice
Crystal Eustice is a Teaching Specialist in the Department of Community Sustainability. Crystal holds a Ph.D. in Sustainable Tourism and Protected Area Management with a specialization in Ecological Food and Farming Systems from Michigan State University (MSU),
Crystal L. Eustice, Ph.D.
Crystal L. Eustice, Ph.D. As an Academic Teaching Specialist, Dr. Eustice teaches a minimum of four courses per academic year. Crystal also serves as an undergraduate academic advisor and internship coordinator for Environmental Studies and Sustainability (ESS) and Sustainable Parks,
CTLI Spring 2024 Teaching and Learning Conference
This year’s theme is Equitable & Engaging Education for All
Michigan State University’s Spring Conference on Teaching and Learning is an annual venue for educators, researchers, and students to gather to share approaches,