Steadfast and even-handed in his support of department faculty, staff, and students, Dr. Smith demonstrates his commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion by fostering an inclusive and equitable environment in student recruitment, faculty hiring, committee assignments, and workloads. Regularly consulting with faculty to assess and appreciate their needs, as well as the demands placed on them, Dr. Smith takes these factors into account when he allocates tasks and does so with the highest level of transparency. He never hesitates to seek counsel on various issues, an indicator of continuous learning and improvement. These attributes and many more make Dr. Smith an excellent fit for the Simmons Chivukula Award for Academic Leadership. Read more

Spring Symposium: Imagining the Future of the University and Academic Work

April 19 from 1 p.m - 3 p.m.

In the context of the immense challenges and changes that have characterized the past year, the Spring Symposium will offer avenues for conversation in which we can “imagine the future of the university and academic work.” We invite all faculty members, academic staff, and administrative leaders to reflect on what we have learned in the pandemic about ourselves and our work, what we want to retain, and what we want to change regarding academic work and the life of our university community going forward. Read more

The focus of this year's conference is on Lessons Learned and New Experiences from 2020. This year's conference will be virtual with a mix of synchronous and asynchronous sessions. Agenda information and registration will be available next week ... Read more

This workshop is intended for leaders (executive managers, deans, directors, chairs, and supervisors, level 12-17) from across the University to work together to improve the current climate and culture in their units and across the greater campus community.

AAN is offering monthly “Conversations for Early Career Colleagues,” designed to foster connections, answer questions, and support those early in their careers to navigate the university and the overall landscape of academic life. April 14 from 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.

View a comprehensive list of educator development resources.

The purpose of mid-semester feedback is to collect formative feedback on your course to explore possible adjustments. Mid-semester feedback is optional. The feedback comes to you only and is not used for administrative review purposes.

This is a collection of resources to help guide educators through the process of collecting mid-semester feedback, interpreting the data, and making an action plan!

In an effort to understand the experience of working as an educator during the Covid-19 pandemic, we are asking faculty to take a moment to fill out this short survey. The results of this survey will aid in developing future professional development opportunities as well as reflect on the lasting impacts of the pandemic on institutions of higher education.

Entirely self-paced training to guide you through the process to develop an online version of your course. Since there is no one way to develop an online course or teach online, our goal is to help you make informed choices based on your own particular needs and contexts.

The National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity offers live and recorded webinars, courses, and workshops covering many topics that pertain to different stages of academic careers. For example, learn how to plan your academic year, your term, and your weekly schedule in a way that is aligned with your tenure and promotion criteria. To receive many resources at no cost to you, register with your NetID for an account linked to our MSU institutional membership.