By Deborah J. Johnson, PhD
Now in its fourth year, the Diversity Research Network (DRN) is intended to support and be facilitative of faculty of color and diversity scholars and to elevate their work and networking where possible. We want to increase...
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Each February, the Academic Advancement Network in collaboration with Academic Human Resources hosts its annual series of “Thriving at Michigan State University” workshops. These sessions provide faculty and academic specialists with important information and strategies on how to be successful in...
By: Sonja Fritzsche
Fixed-term faculty and academic staff often do not have the same access to a means of socialization into academic life as tenure-stream faculty. Some fixed-term faculty can feel isolated in their specific duties and have fewer opportunities to network...
By: Cynthia Jackson-Elmoore
Why did you decide to be a mentor for the AAN Leadership Fellows program?
I value opportunities to pay attention to what others are doing, especially individuals who may be flying under the radar, in addition to those who have...
By: Beronda Montgomery
January is National Mentoring Month, and thus an excellent time to reflect on mentoring – both the mentoring you need and the mentoring you’ll offer. This month’s focus on mentoring also offers an opportunity for us to focus on...
Robert Malinowski, 2018-19 Lilly Fellow
Assistant Professor Robert Malinowski works in the College of Human Medicine’s Office of Medical Education, Research and Development (OMERAD). As a recent Lilly Fellow, Rob sought to learn more about the competency-based review process within the College...
From Melanie Kauffman, Office of Research Facilitation and Dissemination
The Office of Research Facilitation and Dissemination (ORFD), a unit of the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research and Innovation, supports faculty and academic researchers in their pursuit of grant funding...
From Diane Doberneck, University Outreach and Engagement
The Office for Public Engagement and Scholarship in University Outreach and Engagement coordinates opportunities for faculty, academic staff, and graduate students to learn about community-engaged research. Through one-time workshops, monthly meetings, and cohort programs, our...
Have you ever wondered how to get support for writing the evaluation section of your grant proposal or conducting the evaluation when your proposal is funded?
Since November of 2018, Beronda Montgomery from the Academic Advancement Network and Miles McNall from University...
The primary strategy that AAN uses to support research and scholarship is to provide support related to building and cultivating sustainable research, scholarship and creative activities of faculty and academic staff at MSU. Recognizing that research is one domain of an...
Rob Roznowski, head of acting and directing in the Department of Theatre, past AAN Leadership Fellow
Rob Roznowski is the head of acting and directing in the Department of Theatre. As an AAN Leadership Fellow last year, he created a central resource...
Jess Knott and Summer Issawi pose in front of the #iteachmsu sign during Spring Conference.
Michigan State University’s mission includes advancing knowledge and transforming lives by “providing outstanding undergraduate, graduate, and professional education”. This combined with the vision for Undergraduate Student Learning...
I am writing on behalf of the Academic Advancement Network (AAN) with wishes that you are deeply engaged with the work of this academic year. We hope you are enjoying your work as you support the success of our students, work...
After a recent spate of mass shootings, many Americans are asking themselves painful, now-familiar questions: Why? How can we fix this? What should I do if I’m at work and I hear a series of gunshots in the courtyard or the...
On July 25, Provost June Piece Youatt sent the following note to the MSU Community regarding the leadership transition in the Academic Advancement Network:
Colleagues,
Ann Austin, Interim Associate Provost for Faculty and Academic Staff Development
I am pleased to announce that Ann...
At the April 19 Retirees’ Luncheon for Faculty, Academic Staff, and Executive Managers hosted by the Provost, three distinguished faculty emeriti and one academic unit were recognized by the Faculty Emeriti Association for outstanding contributions to the university community.
The Awards and...
I am very pleased to announce that Dr. David Rayl is the recipient of the second annual Simmons Chivukula Award for Academic Leadership. The award is generously sponsored by a gift from Dr. Elizabeth H. Simmons (Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic...
On Thursday April 18, we recognized our 2018-19 cohort of Lilly and Adams Fellows. This academic year has been filled with learning and scholarship, with each fellow exhibiting qualities that truly enhance the university. We are excited to see the impacts...
On April 22, AAN, along with Academic Human Resources and The Work Life Office, hosted its annual spring symposium. This year’s symposium focused on “Envisioning the Future of Academic Work at MSU” with Dr. Jaime Lester, interim director and professor of...
2018-19 Leadership Fellows and Mentors. Top row, Fellows: Greg Swain, Angela Wilson, Rob Roznowski, Shelia Cotten. Bottom row, Mentors: Ron Hendrick, Thomas Jeitschko, Chris Long, Cynthia Jackson-Elmoore, Rachel Croson.
The second year of AAN’s Leadership Fellows program has begun, and I’m pleased...
We are just completing the second year of the Academic Advancement Network, which we affectionately call “AAN” (we are at MSU, and of course therefore must have an acronym!). Overall, our focus is on providing a range of types of support,...
Our deans at MSU have worked together in extraordinary ways over the last couple of years - efforts that have intensified in 2018. In addition to the regular ‘Deans Council’ meetings with Provost Youatt, this group has invested an enormous amount...
In April, Provost Youatt highlighted an initiative to consider leadership on campus. I am very pleased to be working with an enthusiastic group of individuals from across campus on this effort, and wanted to provide an update. Conversations started last fall...
Deadline for the 2018-19 Adams Academy and Lilly Fellows was extended to May 17, 2018, at 5:00 p.m.!
Teaching and learning are at the heart of what we do here at Michigan State University. Two AAN fellowship programs on teaching and learning...