New Faculty and Academic Staff Orientation
Welcome
It is a pleasure to welcome you to Michigan State University. This is a place where teaching, research, outreach, and engagement work together in ways that will enable your success,
New Faculty and Academic Staff Orientation / Follow-up Opportunities and Workshops
Follow-Up Opportunities
Various units provide supplemental information and resources or offer workshops as the new academic year begins. Below are some current supplemental orientation offerings. Upcoming professional development opportunities throughout the academic year can be found here.
New Faculty and Academic Staff Orientation Agenda
Agenda
New Faculty and Academic Staff Orientation
August 21, 2024
8:30 – 8:50 Continental breakfast and networking
9:00 – 9:05 a.m. Introduction and Program Overview
Marilyn Amey,
New Faculty and Academic Staff Orientation Resources
Introductory Resources to Help You Acclimate
Introduction to MSU
- Checklist for New Faculty and Academic Staff (last updated Aug 2024)
- Human Resources – Spartans @ Work
- Creating Your Syllabus
- Design Course Site in D2L
- Managing classroom disruptions
- MSU Facts
- MSU Guide to Remote Access
- New Instructors and Researchers Technology Orientation
- Safety guidelines for classrooms
- University Health &
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Our work is characterized by a commitment to collaboration and connection. In addition to offering OFASD-hosted programs and resources, we partner with colleges and other units to highlight their initiatives and to work together to provide programs relevant to specific groups of faculty and academic staff.