Office of Faculty and Academic Staff Development

NEWS & NETWORKING

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Pacing Ourselves through Opportunities


We’re now several weeks into the fall term. You’ve found your classroom, learned [or maybe are still learning] students’ names, figuring out your walking and driving paths around campus, gotten your grant funding established and lab set up, and begun to feel like you’re ready to start planning the term in more than just a “decision of the moment” approach. So now what?? Is it time to find community? What about that mentor committee? Have you really blocked out writing time? Time for health and wellness? A bi-weekly coffee with a new colleague? And maybe you’re already thinking about how to balance the many opportunities you’ve heard about or see in the many emails coming over the transom with the reality of your calendar and felt demands.  (Read more about aspirations)


Best wishes,


Marilyn Amey

Assistant Provost for Faculty and Academic Staff Development

Making an Impact

23-24 Fellowship Cohorts Announced  

The Office of Faculty and Academic Staff Development welcomes a new group of faculty, academic staff and leaders to the five cohort programs our office oversees: The Lilly Teaching Fellows, the Walter and Pauline Adams Academy Fellows, the Academic Leadership Fellows (ALF), The Big Ten Academic Alliance Academic Leadership Program (ALP) Fellows, the Big Ten Academic Alliance Department Executive Officer (DEO) Fellows. We are pleased to announce the names of the 25 individuals taking part in these five prestigious programs for the 2023-24 academic year. 

View the Fellowship Recipients

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Join a Learning Community

Participate in conversations about curriculum, pedagogy, leadership and administrative issues in safe and supportive spaces across a variety of topics. View the full list of 23-24 Learning Communities and contact one of the facilitators to join the conversation. All communities share three things in common: they meet at least eight times across the academic year, explore important educational themes, and welcome all members of MSU’s instructional and administrative staff, regardless of appointment type, rank, or discipline.

See what communities are available

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“Leadership in Higher Education: The Future is Female” - November 3 at Saginaw Valley State University

Register for the Michigan ACE Women of Color Collaborative Luncheon for an engaging and thought-provoking luncheon, where we will forge meaningful connections and create opportunities for collaboration and growth. The Michigan ACE Women of Color Collaborative shares experiences, provides mentorship, and inspires each other to reach new heights in our careers and beyond. Together, we can pave the way for a more inclusive and diverse future in academia. Please register for the luncheon by October 13, 2023. Learn more

Events

The Office of Faculty and Academic Staff works with all faculty, academic staff, and academic administrators at Michigan State University as they join the university, establish professional trajectories, and move through various stages of review, promotion, and growth. We offer and/or collaborate on a variety of structured workshops and small group opportunities throughout the year. Get more information about upcoming events.


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Harlow Loch Ramirez

Broad College of Business

Associate Professor, Department of Statistics & Probability

Associate Professor, Program in Mathematics Education (PRIME)

"Harlow is the most thoughtful, considerate, and genuine instructor I have had the pressure of working with throughout my time at MSU. She goes above and beyond to ensure her entire class is well prepared for any assignment, quiz, or exam to limit any stress which is normally found in a classroom. Additionally, she cares for every one of her students and wants to form a true connection with each of her students. I could never have done as well as I did in her class if it was not for her, and she will forever be my favorite instructor at MSU!"

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Office of Faculty & Academic Staff Development

Phone: (517) 432-1185

Email: ofasd@msu.edu

Website: ofasd.msu.edu

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