A Learning Community for Academic Specialists
This learning community builds upon the Path to Promotion webinar and workshop series from spring 2024. In it, specialists from around MSU and across functional areas will gather to study the reappointment, award of continuing status, and promotion processes in the academic specialist appointment system. Across five one-hour in-person discussions, we will consider the components of a successful dossier and the timeline and workflow of the review year. We will focus on strategies for preparing for a successful review, from a specialist’s arrival on campus to submission of the dossier.
In April, we will again offer the in-person workshop for specialists looking for feedback on materials as they prepare for the review process in the 2025-26 review cycle or beyond.
Whether you are new to MSU and the specialist system or have been in your specialist role for several years, it’s never too early to think about planning for success in the review process. Please join your specialist colleagues for this networking and learning opportunity. Previous attendance at last spring’s webinar series is not required to register. However, all registrants should review each webinar recording prior to attending the related learning community meeting.
Fall 2024 – Spring 2025
All sessions will be in the Main Library, room W207 except as listed.
November 13, 2024 from 3:30 – 4:30 The Meaning of Promotion
December 12, 2024 from 11:30 – 12:30 Compiling Evidence for Promotion
January 17, 2025 from 3:30 – 4:30 The Review Process
February 10, 2025 from 11:30 – 12:30 The Promotion Dossier
March 11, 2025 from 3:30 – 4:30 Using Evidence to Make Your Case
April 9, 2025 from 11:00 – 2:00 Academic Specialist Review Workshop (location TBD)
Registration for this series is coming soon!
Questions about the series? Contact AcSpecialistAdvCom@msu.edu.