Leadership Institute: University Advancement
Each year, the Leadership Institute series allows academic administrators to interact with their peers around key topics. This series of short sessions are designed to expand upon themes introduced at New Administrator Orientation. These sessions are required for department chairpersons, school directors, and associate deans of non-departmentally organized colleges within the first two years of their appointments; all other administrators are encouraged to attend sessions they would find useful.
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click here to register for one or both of the Spring 2025 sessions.
University Advancement
Date: Friday, February 14, 2025
Time: 9:00 – 10:30 AM EST
Location: Zoom
Presenters:
Kim Tobin, Vice President, University Advancement
This session will provide academic leaders with a basic understanding of fundraising at MSU, along with an overview of the upcoming capital campaign.
Supporting Your Staff
Date: Friday, March 22, 2024
Time: 9:00 – 10:30 AM EST
Location: Zoom
Presenters:
Jim Forger, Dean, College of Music
Stephanie Horton, Interim Director, Employee and Labor Relations
Christy Turner, Integrated Strategy Manager, Organizational and Professional Development, MSU Human Resources
Support staff are key members of our institution, yet many administrators do not have experience working with and developing individuals in unionized appointments. This session will help leaders understand how to create a work environment where everyone feels appreciated, touch on best practices for professional development and evaluation, and discuss some of the common myths associated with working with staff. Tools for dealing with challenging situations when they arise will also be shared.
Engaging with Faculty and Academic Staff on Retirement
Date: Friday, March 22, 2024
Time: 9:00 – 10:30 AM EST
Location: Zoom
Presenter:
Roger Baldwin, Professor Emeritus, College of Education
Theresa Kelley, Senior Associate General Counsel, Office of General Counsel
Teresa Mastin, Vice Provost and Associate Vice President, Faculty and Academic Staff Development
Sherry VanKampen, Retirement Analyst, MSU Human Resources
Francisco Villarruel, Faculty Grievance Official, Faculty Grievance and Dispute Resolution Office
This program is designed for MSU Deans, Chairs, and Faculty Excellence Advocates to discuss strategies for engaging with faculty and academic staff within your unit about retirement issues. Legal restrictions and MSU’s policies will also be provided as guidelines to follow when interacting with academics on retirement.
Promoting Institutional Equity: The Role of Individual Responsibility and Organizational Accountability
Date: Friday, April 18, 2025
Time: 9:00 – 10:30 AM EST
Location: Zoom
Presenter:
Jabbar R. Bennett, Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer
As leaders, it is important to understand the needs of those you serve and how decisions impact them in different ways. In this session, principles of equitable, ethical, and inclusive leadership will be discussed, along with ways to mitigate bias in support of objective decision-making and improved outcomes. A panel of campus leaders will also discuss how they work to put these ideas into practice.