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; however, it is helpful for maps, walking paths, and dining options)
- MSU Bikes
- MSU Police Resources (Parking and Public Safety)
- Newcomers connections provided by the WorkLife Office
- WorkLife Office
MSU Academic Governance and Policies
- Academic Governance
- Academic Specialist Handbook
- Faculty Handbook
- Green Folder Resources to Navigate Difficult Situations
- Important Policies and Union Contracts for Faculty and Academic Staff
- MSU Organizational Chart
- Michigan State University Board of Trustees
- University Policies
Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities
- Office of Faculty and Academic Staff Development Programs and Resources
- Academic Career Paths (support at every juncture of a career: mentoring, working toward promotion, thriving at MSU, retirement)
- Leadership Development (support for current and emerging leaders)
- Research and Scholarship (support for scholarly and creative activities through mentoring, consulting, and collaborative workshops)
- Teaching and Learning (support for educators through cohorts, workshops, and resources)
- Calendar of Professional Development Activities across the University
- Introduction to Michigan Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
Resources for Teaching and Learning
- Commitment to Accessibility
- Keep Teaching: A Guide to In Person, Hybrid, Remote & Online Teaching at MSU
- #iteachmsu Commons
- Identifying and Assisting Students in Distress
- Undergraduate Learning Goals
Resources for Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities
- Communicating Beyond Journals and Peers: Resources by University Communications to expand the scholarly reach of MSU researchers.
- Office of the Senior Vice President for Research and Innovation: for all areas of research administration, integrity, and policy