Simmons Chivukula Award for Academic Leadership The Academic Advancement Network (AAN) is very pleased to announce a new award in recognition of and appreciation for the hard work and dedication exhibited by academic leaders. This award of $2,000 is generously sponsored by a gift from Dr. Elizabeth H. Simmons (Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs […]
This post is the second in a series highlighting fulfilling, innovative work from leaders across campus that you might not otherwise hear about. I welcome your ideas for individuals to write about in the future. Cara Cilano has long held a deep commitment to advancing student success and providing equity in access to education. She […]
On a campus as large as ours, there is always something interesting happening. Traditionally, the week between spring and summer semesters tends to be the most ideal time to offer programs for instructors that focus on professional and instructional development. Numerous units across campus take advantage of this window and offer multiple opportunities resulting in […]
MSU is committed to providing a learning environment for students free of harassment and discrimination. Educators often ask for tips or best practices they can implement in their classrooms. As we begin the Spring 2018 semester, we thought it would be useful to share some information from a teaching and learning workshop hosted by AAN […]
AAN is pleased to announce the formation of its new advisory board. We are looking forward to our first meeting in late January, and are excited about the diverse perspectives they will bring to the table. We anticipate that the input of each individual will be highly valuable as AAN continues to evolve in its […]
Throughout the year, I plan to use the Leadership Blog to highlight the work of mid-level administrators. In meetings with focus groups, I have learned that many academics on our campus (tenure system and fixed-term faculty, as well as specialists) do not have clear ideas of what some jobs, such as department chair, involve or […]
Here’s a quick look at some upcoming professional development events for faculty, academic staff, and academic administrators as the end of the semester draws near. We look forward to seeing you at these events. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Second Fall Conversation with President Lou Anna K. Simon November 28, 8:30 – 11:00 a.m., University Club, Heritage Room […]
I am excited to announce the launch of a new Academic Advancement Network Leadership Fellows program at MSU. Our first cohort of mentors and fellows have been selected for this year-long program, and they are off to a great start! The fellows are Sandra Crespo (Teacher Education), Todd Fenton (Anthropology), Eric Hegg (Biochemistry & Molecular […]
We hope you will find it both visually appealing and highly functional. We have added current material highlighting the work across our four nodes, which are devoted to Academic Career Paths, Leadership Development, Teaching & Learning, and Research & Scholarship. A calendar provides information about programs, plus links to registration for events organized by our […]
