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,
Nick Schumacher
Nick Schumacher is assistant professor of music theory at the Michigan State University College of Music, where he has taught undergraduate and graduate courses since 2022. As a dual performer and music theorist,
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.
Normal hasn’t been our friend: MI-ACE looks for a better normal for women and women of color
Four Michigan State University (MSU) leaders headlined the Michigan American Council on Education’s (MI-ACE) Annual Women of Color Collaborative Virtual “Luncheon” on November 4, 2022, drawing record attendance.
OFASD News & Networking
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.
OFASD Nodes
The Office of Faculty and Academic Staff Development is organized around four nodes, each covering a topic that is crucial to the development of the careers of faculty and academic staff.
OFASD Policies
Introduction
Consistent with good practice in professional development, the Office of Faculty and Academic Staff Development (OFASD) has posted our policies online to support our mission and to clarify our principles of practice.
OFASD Policies on Teaching and Learning Evaluations
Introduction
These policies pertain to the work of the Office of Faculty and Academic Staff Development (OFASD) in the context of teaching and learning evaluations and planning. For general policies,
OFASD Supports Academic Colleagues
The university setting provides a multi-tiered approach to career path planning and development. Resources and services are available in departments, colleges, and at the university level. The Office of Faculty and Academic Staff Development (OFASD) aims to support MSU colleagues as they develop productive careers reflective of their individual aspirations,