The Motivated Life: What it Means to Prabu David, Ph.D.
After a “fantastic run” of eight years in the role of dean of the College of Communication Arts & Sciences, Prabu David says it felt like a good time to step aside and let rising leaders within the college take on new roles while he transitions to associate provost for Faculty and Academic Staff Development.
The MSU Teaching Community Comes Together for the Second Annual Teaching & Learning Spring Conference
On a campus as large as ours, there is always something interesting happening. Traditionally, the week between spring and summer semesters tends to be the most ideal time to offer programs for instructors that focus on professional and instructional development.
The Necessity of a Mentoring Program for Fixed-Term Faculty and Academic Specialists
By: Sonja Fritzsche
Fixed-term faculty and academic staff often do not have the same access to a means of socialization into academic life as tenure-stream faculty.
The Road Not Taken: Where Might Reflection and Introspection Lead You?
It’s been a long fall. Somehow, it always feels like that to me and the final sprint to the end of the term, end of grading and graduation always seems a bit more hectic than intended…again.
The Strength of Collaborating in Uncertain Times
The University Communications Office launched a site entitled Together We Will in an effort to pull information on a myriad of topics into one central place to make it easier for all of us to navigate the broad array of opportunities,
The Value of Honors: The Meaning of a Nomination is Worth the Time and Effort
The importance of taking the care and the time to recognize and celebrate the excellent work of our colleagues is a meaningful and worthwhile venture. Whether their work impacts audiences large or small,
Thomas D. Jeitschko
Thomas D. Jeitschko is the associate provost and dean for graduate education. Jeitschko was most recently Associate Dean for Graduate Education in the College of Social Science and Professor of Economics.
Thomas Glasmacher
As FRIB Laboratory Director, Thomas Glasmacher is the responsible administrator for the 630-employee FRIB Laboratory, which is equivalent to a college within Michigan State University. He also has full responsibility and authority to execute the FRIB Project.
Thriving as a Fixed-Term Faculty Member at Michigan State University
Event Overview
This annual workshop is designed specifically for Fixed-Term (teaching-focused faculty), Health Programs Faculty, and NSCL/FRIB Faculty at Michigan State University.
Workshop objectives are to:
- Clarify expectations and set development goals for various academic appointment types at MSU
- Review strategies for compiling promotion packets including reflective essays
- Provide breakout sessions focused on policies and procedures around promotion
- Provide a venue for questions and answers
February 14,
Thriving as an Academic Specialist at MSU
Event Overview
This annual workshop is designed to provide guidance to academic specialists in navigating the academic specialist system at Michigan State University. Workshop objectives are to:
- Discuss the history,