Invest in Yourself: Cohort Program Applications Due March 7, 2024

We have talked often about considering one’s career as a book with many chapters. If you are thinking ahead to what comes next in your own professional development – that next chapter you want to write - we invite you to watch for several Thrive sessions scheduled in February to help navigate promotion and annual evaluation processes and to consider applying for one of the 2024 cohort programs offered by the Office of Faculty and Academic Staff Development. Past participants from each program share a brief reflection of what they gained from participation in the program and investing in their own professional development. Read how the cohort programs made a difference for past participants

Opportunity to Advance a University Culture that Values Teaching

The transition to the Student Perceptions of Learning Survey (SPLS) began with a review of the two-page SIRS policy that had not been revised since 1979. With input from across the university in a broadly inclusive process, the nine-page Student Perceptions of Learning Environments Policy was adopted by university governance and the office of the provost. The name was changed from SIRS to SPLS to acknowledge that these end-of-course surveys represent student perceptions or experiences in a course. Important to the culture shift currently underway is... Learn what led to the new SPLS

New Faculty and Academic Staff Orientation

The January 2024 New Faculty and Academic Staff Orientation will be held in an “asynchronous” format only. All new academics can access Desire to Learn (D2L) modules that provide essential information, including resources from various campus offices and important policies and procedures. An invitation will be sent to new faculty and academic staff from the provost in December. Individuals hired after August 22, 2023, or those who were unable to attend the August 2023 orientation will be invited to participate in this asynchronous format. Invitations will be emailed. Learn more about this orientation.

Faculty Success Program Offered by NCFDD

Each year, the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD) hosts several iterations of the Faculty Success Program, a twelve-week online program to support faculty with the goals of increasing research and writing productivity, gaining control of their time, and balancing personal and professional responsibilities. The Faculty Success Program is NCFDD’s most robust and practical support for faculty, with programs intentionally designed to connect faculty from underrepresented groups to a broader community of scholars. The program components include weekly training modules, small group calls, private coaching, and an online community of peers. Learn more about NCFDD opportunities

Upcoming Opportunities

The Office of Faculty and Academic Staff Development 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.

View additional educator development trainings.

Office of Faculty and Academic Staff Development has moved!

Now located in the

MSU Libraries, 366 W. Circle Dr., Room W206

Our phone: (517) 432-1185 and

email: OFASD@msu.edu remain the same.

Patricia (Patti) L. Stewart

Director of Education and Development Programs,

Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion

ps@msu.edu

"Patti stays highly informed in her field of work, ensuring that MSU (& its educators) is challenged to grow in towards the most relevant promising practices. She is down to earth and makes discussing difficult topics easier by creating environments that are intentionally welcoming and inclusive."

"We would also like to once more recognize the newest class of University Distinguished Professors, who were honored on November 28 at an event at the University Club. To see more about each UDP, you may view individual videos for them. Many thanks to our WKAR colleagues for their excellent work on the video production!"