New Administrator Orientation
Welcome Administrators
Each August, we host an orientation for administrators who are new to their roles or new to the university. Over the course of several days, new administrators are given an overview of Michigan State University and many of the offices and units that combine to further the university’s mission.
New Advisory Board
AAN is pleased to announce the formation of its new advisory board. We are looking forward to our first meeting in late January, and are excited about the diverse perspectives they will bring to the table.
New Beginnings
When we return from spring break, there are often mixed emotions. Are we really over winter or is there still snow to come? Will we have time to get everything done before the term ends,
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 22, 2023
9:00 – 9:05 a.m. Introduction and Program Overview
Marilyn Amey, Assistant Provost, Office of Faculty and Academic Staff Development
9:05 –
New Faculty and Academic Staff Orientation Resources
Introductory Resources to Help You Acclimate
Introduction to MSU
- Checklist for New Faculty and Academic Staff
- Creating Your Syllabus
- DEI Library Guide
- Keep Working: Guide to Working Remotely
- Managing classroom disruptions
- MSU Facts
- MSU Guide to Remote Access
- New Instructors and Researchers Technology Orientation
- Safety guidelines for classrooms
- Together We Will
Getting Around Michigan State University
- Campus Maps
- MSU App (geared towards students;
New Name, New Leadership, Same Great Academic Focus
The new academic year is percolating like a pot of fresh coffee welcoming us back. The sounds bring anticipation of both drudgery and cheer. Yet here, at the crisp rise of the year ahead,
Nicole Geske
Nicole Geske is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Human Anatomy in the College of Osteopathic Medicine. She is the Co-Course Director for a large enrollment human gross anatomy lecture course for pre-health professionals (ANTR 350) and the Course Director for the corresponding human anatomy laboratory course (ANTR 355) and human anatomy prosection course (ANTR 485).
Nicole McCleese
Nicole McCleese is an Assistant Professor (fixed-term) in English at Michigan State University. Her teaching interests include feminist literary theory and Twentieth and Twenty-First Century American Literature. She describes her teaching philosophy as a pedagogy of rage.