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Event Category: Orientation

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, […]

August
14
2025

New Administrator Orientation – Day 2

Thursday, August 14, 2025, 10:00am - 3:00pm
MSU Library Green Room (4th Floor @ MSU Library Green Room (4th Floor, West Wing) @ W Circle Dr, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
Categories: Orientation

August 12, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m and August 14, 2025, from 10:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m. Required for all new deans, chairs, and school directors, including acting, interim, and mid-year hires. NAO may also be valuable for individuals new to other academic administrative roles (e.g., executive managers, associate or assistant provosts, associate or […]

August
12
2025

New Administrator Orientation – Day 1

Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 10:00am - 4:00pm
MSU Library Green Room (4th Floor @ MSU Library Green Room (4th Floor, West Wing) @ W Circle Dr, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
Categories: Orientation

August 12, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m and August 14, 2025, from 10:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m. Required for all new deans, chairs, and school directors, including acting, interim, and mid-year hires. NAO may also be valuable for individuals new to other academic administrative roles (e.g., executive managers, associate or assistant provosts, associate or […]

April
10
2025

NCFDD Live on Zoom: SKILL #4: Mastering Academic Time Management

Thursday, April 10th, 2025, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Tags: Faculty

Presented by the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD) Facilitator: Joy Gaston Gayles, PhD **Please join us on Zoom for this presentation** Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 832 2153 4381 Passcode: 018415 New faculty members commonly describe: Working long hours but making little progress on their research and writing A sense of loneliness […]