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Event Tag: New Academic Staff

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
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, […]

January
8
2025

Instructor Jumpstart: Part 2

Wednesday, January 8th, 2025, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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 ninety-minute, hybrid, presentation, co-facilitated by Drs. Makena Neal and Ellie […]

January
7
2025

Instructor Jumpstart: Part 1

Tuesday, January 7th, 2025, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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 ninety-minute, hybrid, presentation, co-facilitated by Drs. Makena Neal and Ellie […]

January
24
2024

Welcome to MSU presented by the WorkLife Office

Wednesday, January 24th, 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

If you are new or returning to Michigan State University, the Greater Lansing area, Michigan or the United States, the WorkLife Office can help connect you to campus and community resources. Even if you aren’t new to the area, the Office has plenty of ways to help you locate the resources you need and become […]

January
10
2024

Instructor Jumpstart: Part 2

Wednesday, January 10th, 2024, 9:00 am - 10:30 am
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 ninety-minute presentation, co-facilitated by two of CTLI’s Educational Developers. This series […]