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September
9
2025

Fall 2025 Academic Lunch and Learn Sessions

Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
MSU Library @ 366 W Circle Dr, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA, Room W207

Join us for these opportunities to learn, connect with others, and make meaningful contributions–to share excitement about one’s field with other learners, to advance the knowledge base, and to use one’s expertise to address pressing issues at MSU and in the broader society. Faculty and academic staff in all appointment types are invited to attend. […]

September
8
2025

NCFDD: Fall 2025 14-Day Writing Challenge

Monday, September 8 - Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Offered by the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) What is the 14-Day Writing Challenge? The 14-Day Challenge is an opportunity for you to experiment with daily writing, online community, and supportive accountability. It’s very simple: You commit to write every day for at least 30 minutes. At the beginning of your writing […]

September
5
2025

Navigating MSU’s Proposal Development Services

Friday, September 5, 2025, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Zoom (VPRI)

This discussion will provide audience members with an overview of the proposal development services that are available to faculty writing grant proposals at MSU. In prior years, this webinar has covered proposal development services available to faculty through the Research Development and Proposal Services group, the Office of Foundation Relations, University Outreach and Engagement, Global […]

August
22
2025

Introduction to Creating Effective Assessments Introduction to Creating Effective Assessments

Friday, August 22, 2025, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library, Room W207 @ 366 West Circle Drive, East Lansing, Michigan, 48824, United States
Categories: Orientation

This hybrid workshop introduces educators to core strategies for designing effective assessments that support student learning and course goals. Participants will explore various types of assessments, evaluate their alignment with learning objectives, and compare approaches based on course context, including discipline, size, and level. The session will also address the emerging role of generative AI […]

August
21
2025

Instructor Jumpstart: Part 2

Thursday, August 21, 2025, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library, Room W207 @ 366 West Circle Drive, East Lansing, Michigan, 48824, United States
Categories: Orientation

Join the Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation (CTLI)- in partnership with the Office for Faculty and Academic Staff Development (OFASD)- for a two part introduction to high-level topics related to quality, inclusive teaching at Michigan State University. Each session in “Instructor Jumpstart” is a one-hour, hybrid, presentation, co-facilitated by Drs. Makena Neal and Ellie […]

August
20
2025

Setting the Tone from the Start

Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library, Room W207 @ 366 West Circle Drive, East Lansing, Michigan, 48824, United States
Categories: Orientation

The way a course begins is crucial for educators to establish an environment that fosters engagement, collaboration, and a sense of belonging. Join us for a one-hour hybrid workshop where Educator Developers with MSU’s Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation will share actionable strategies that lay the groundwork for an engaging and inclusive course experience […]

August
20
2025

Instructor Jumpstart: Part 1

Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library, Room W207 @ 366 West Circle Drive, East Lansing, Michigan, 48824, United States
Categories: Orientation

Join the Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation (CTLI)- in partnership with the Office for Faculty and Academic Staff Development (OFASD)- for a two part introduction to high-level topics related to quality, inclusive teaching at Michigan State University. Each session in “Instructor Jumpstart” is a one-hour, hybrid, presentation, co-facilitated by Drs. Makena Neal and Ellie […]

August
20
2025

New Faculty and Academic Staff Orientation

Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center @ 219 South Harrison Road, East Lansing, Michigan, 48824, United States
Categories: Orientation

This orientation program aims to familiarize you with our university, its values, and its expectations. Orientation also offers an opportunity to connect with campus leaders and access valuable resources. Attending New Faculty and Academic Staff Orientation is expected for all full-time academics contracted for 90% time or more for two or more semesters. This includes […]

August
19
2025

Designing Your MSU Syllabus: Resources and tips for creating syllabi that meet students’ needs

Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 10:00am - 11:00am
W206G Main Library, 2 West @ 366 W Circle Drive, East Lansing, MI, 48824, US
Categories: Orientation

In this interactive session, participants will learn all about syllabi at MSU. Topics include syllabus design, requirements and policies, considerations for more inclusive syllabi, MSU resources and templates, and alternative syllabus formats including a demonstration of an annotated syllabus model. The session will conclude with a facilitated discussion and question period. Upon completion of this […]

August
19
2025

CTLI Plan-A-Thon

Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Main Library, Room W207 @ 366 West Circle Drive, East Lansing, Michigan, 48824, United States
Categories: Orientation

Join us for the CTLI Plan-a-thon! A day dedicated to preparing for a fall semester of teaching and learning. During the event you will have the opportunity to meet with CTLI Teaching Center and MSU IT consultants, work alone, collaborate on course planning or syllabus writing, and attend optional workshops. Stay for the whole day, […]