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Event Category: Academic Career Paths

September
12
2024

NCFDD: SKILL #8: Overcoming Academic Perfectionism

Thursday, September 12th, 2024, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Tags: Faculty

Offered by the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) Facilitator: Elizabeth Parks, PhD Do you struggle to share your writing at the early stages because it’s not perfect? Do you find yourself devastated by criticism of your work? Do you beat yourself up every time the tiniest thing goes wrong? Is it difficult […]

September
11
2024

Week 1: From the Chair’s Perspective: Insights on Academic Leadership

Wednesday, September 11th, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Tags: Faculty

Offered by the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) Facilitator: Nell Huang Horowitz, PhD, Anjana Narayan, PhD & Anthony Ocampo, PhD “From the Chair’s Perspective: Insights on Academic Leadership” provides an insider’s look at the realities of serving as a university department chair. Over four sessions, veteran chairs will share their experiences and […]

September
10
2024

Fall 2024 Academic Lunch and Learn Sessions

Tuesday, September 10th, 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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. […]

August
14
2024

NCFDD: Cultivating your Network of Mentors, Sponsors & Collaborators

Wednesday, August 14th, 2024, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Tags: Faculty

Offered by the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) **Please join us on Zoom for this presentation** Topic: Live on Zoom: Cultivating Your Network of Mentors, Sponsors & Collaborators Time: Aug 14, 2024 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 851 5667 5110 Passcode: 609760   Facilitator: Rachel […]

August
14
2024

NCFDD: SKILL #7: Live on Zoom: Cultivating Your Network of Mentors, Sponsors & Collaborators

Wednesday, August 14th, 2024, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Tags: Faculty

Offered by the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) **Please join us on Zoom for this presentation** Topic: Live on Zoom: Cultivating Your Network of Mentors, Sponsors & Collaborators Time: Aug 14, 2024 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 851 5667 5110 Passcode: 609760 Do you have […]

July
23
2024

NCFDD: Discussion Panel: What I Wished I Would Have Known as an Academic Leader and University Administrator

Offered by the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) Facilitator: Erin Furtak, PhD, Jennifer Ng, PhD, Elizabeth Parks, PhD & Menah Pratt, PhD In this session, a panel of current and former university administrators will share their expertise and advice on academic leadership. Recognizing the opportunities and challenges of transitioning into different academic […]

July
11
2024

NCFDD: SKILL #6: The Art of Saying No

Thursday, July 11th, 2024, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Tags: Faculty

Offered by the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) Facilitator: Anthony Ocampo, PhD Are you confused about when to say “yes” and “no” to other people’s requests? Do you often say “yes” to requests without realizing the impact that response will have on your time and productivity? Do you find yourself feeling angry […]

June
25
2024

NCFDD: The 3 Ps to Plan Your Professional Pivot

Tuesday, June 25th, 2024, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Tags: Faculty

Offered by the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) Facilitator: Carlita Favero, PhD Don’t miss out on this interactive webinar where we dig into practical strategies to plan your professional pivot. We will engage in reflective writing practices to determine your unique questions, goals, and path. I’ll share actionable steps for the process […]

June
20
2024

Compassionate Communication Series

The Office of the University Ombudsperson will be hosting three sessions this summer dedicated to the training of compassionate communication. To register, please follow the Qualtrics link below.  Zoom information will be sent out prior to the event. Introduction to Compassionate Communication June 20 th, 2024       Noon to 1:30 pm (Zoom) A basic introductory course, […]

May
13
2024

Academic Specialist Reappointment, Continuing Status, and Promotion Workshop

Monday, May 13th, 2024, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Brody Cafeteria - Large Conference Room @ 56 S Harrison, East Lansing, MI, 48823

Academic Specialist Reappointment, Continuing Status, and Promotion Workshop Following the Spring 2024 – Path to Promotion Webinar Series for Academic Specialists, the Academic Specialist Advisory Committee is hosting the Academic Specialist Reappointment, Continuing Status, and Promotion Workshop. Representatives from the specialist community will be on hand to provide mentoring and feedback to specialists at any […]