Examples of Reflective Essays for Fixed-Term Faculty
College of Arts and Letters
- Art, Art History, and Design – Fixed-Term Faculty Assistant Professor to Associate Professor
- Writing, Rhetoric, and American Cultures Fixed-Term Faculty Assistant to Associate Professor
College of Human Medicine
Executive Leadership Academy Seminar Series
Background
Strong leadership is essential for organizational success. Michigan State University is pleased to offer the Executive Leadership Academy (ELA), which provides opportunities for high quality cross-campus leadership development and dialogue.
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.
Exploring Academic Leadership Lunch Breaks
Description
Academic leadership is comprised of many different areas, building on a variety of skills and experiences. This program series is for anyone interested in learning more about the unique aspects of leading in an academic environment.
Exploring Academic Leadership Series – Resources from Past Sessions
Resources from 2024-2025 Sessions
Session 1: The HLC wants to know what YOU know! (10/09/24)
Session 2: Basics of Parliamentary Procedures (11/20/24)
External Resources for Academic Administrators
Time/Email Management
- Digital Tools to Help Campus Administrators Do Their Jobs
Elizabeth Simmons discusses how “productivity software” can smooth the path for new administrators — and offers tips on the tools she finds most useful.
Introduction
In addition to the presentation slides based on our October, 2017 Leadership session on Supporting the Development of Academic Staff and Fixed-Term Faculty, these books were listed as resources.
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.
Facilitating the Mentoring Relationship
The following are worksheets in PDF form for your reference.
See references 8 and 9 in Literature Cited list
Mentee Needs Assessment for Additional Support
Reference 10
Discussion Starters for Mentors
Discussion Starters for Mentees
Faculty Emeriti 2018-19 Recognition Awards
At the April 19 Retirees’ Luncheon for Faculty, Academic Staff, and Executive Managers hosted by the Provost, three distinguished faculty emeriti and one academic unit were recognized by the Faculty Emeriti Association for outstanding contributions to the university community.