The week's events
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Broader Impacts Workshop Series Kickoff: Broader Impacts Basics Broader Impacts Workshop Series Kickoff: Broader Impacts Basics
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January 24, 2022Date:
Monday, January 24, 2022 - 9:00am to 10:00am
Location:
Zoom
Are you a newcomer to broader impacts or need a refresher on what they are all about? This introductory workshop covers the basics of broader impacts, including what broader impacts of research are, why they matter, and the six essential elements of a successful broader impacts plan. Participants will also learn about key resources and consultation services available to help them build their BI plans and get a sneak preview of additional workshops in the series.
Presenters:
Laurie Van Egeren, Interim Associate Provost for University Outreach and Engagement
Miles McNall, Director for Community-Engaged Research, University Outreach and EngagementRegister here: https://engage.msu.edu/learn/learning/broader-impacts-workshop-series
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Professional Development
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Effectively Engaging Students in their Learning Effectively Engaging Students in their Learning
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January 26, 2022Date:
Wednesday, January 26, 2022 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location:
Zoom
In bi-weekly Virtual Lunch and Learn & Best Practices in Teaching gatherings Graduate Teaching Assistants share their knowledge about teaching, teaching and technology tools as well as discuss research of teaching, book chapters relevant to work in an instructional setting. Anyone interested in these topics can join these meetings.
(11:45 am: Check- in and Community Connect)
As educators we are always looking for ways to engage students and help them consolidate their learning as well as critically reflect on their learning. In this session we will introduce five methods you can use in the online and face-to-face setting. We will start building a repertoire of these practices starting with a gallery walk, (virtual) sticky notes, short reflection activities and we welcome everyone to share their effective student engagement opportunities.
After this session participants will be able to use up to five engagement strategies, describe considerations for inclusivity, and share best practices for engaging students.
Facilitated by:
Dr. Stefanie Baier (Director of Instructional Development for Graduate Students and Postdocs) and the GTA TLC
Please register below to attend and we will send Zoom information, slides, and other relevant materials.
Join Zoom Meeting https://msu.zoom.us/j/732599810 Meeting ID: 732 599 810 Passcode: GTAsTeach
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Professional Development
Refresher on SIS, Slate, RCR, and more Refresher on SIS, Slate, RCR, and more
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January 26, 2022Date:
Wednesday, January 26, 2022 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
L ocation:
Zoom
Attention:Graduate Program Coordinators and Gra duate Associate/Assistant Deans
The Graduate School is hosting a refr esher event where we will recap previous trainings and address any questio ns that might have arisen since we last met.
This event will cover se veral topics that will allow Graduate Program Coordinators to better utili ze the tools that they use in their daily work and will allow Graduate Ass ociate/Assistant Deans to gain a greater perspective of the Student Inform ation System and the workflow within their teams.
In addition to the topics listed below, there will be time at the end of the event for a Q&A session. This meeting will be recorded.
Campus Solutions (SIS)Session le d by Traci GulickThis session covers multiple areas within Campus So lutions that will help users understand and navigate through key areas of the student experience at MSU, including enrollment, applying to graduat e, and degree conferral.
Degree AuditSession led by Patrick BeattyThe Degree Audit functionality of Campus Solutions helps students track th eir progress towards their degree by comparing their completed coursework to the degree requirements.
This session will include an overview of the Degree Audit tool, including substitutions and student milestones – a ll of which allow GPCs to evaluate and adjust a student's degree audit.
G radPlanSession led by Melissa Del Rio and Deanne HubbellAdministrati ve and support staff access GradPlan to view/approve course lists and comm ittee information, track/approve RCR, view activity guides, upload stud ents’ annual reviews, and more.
This session highlights tips and too ls that GPCs can use to enhance their work, including reminders, stalled workflow, Graduate School milestones/degree audit, access requests, an d job aids.
Slate CRMSession led by Mikala Rioux and Jackie LeavittPrevious sessions covered the application process within Slate CRM, inclu ding the student view and the department view. We also previously outlined the review process used to evaluate and process applications.
This s ession will touch on both the application and review processes but will pr imarily focus on covering the review process in greater detail, so attend ees understand and feel comfortable with their role.
Responsible Conduct of ResearchSession led by Deanne HubbellResponsible Conduct of Resea rch (RCR) training is held through the MSU Ability system. This session wi ll teach users how to upload content to the Ability system, how to engage in one-on-one discussions with advisors, and which courses count towards RCR training.
Updates will also be given on several upcoming initiat ives surrounding RCR.
How to Attend
There is no registration for this event. To attend, add the following Zoom information to your calend ar and use it to join the session on January 26.
For information abou t connecting via mobile, SIP, H.323, or Skype for Business, contact An dy Jeglic at jeglican@msu.edu.
Join Zoom meeting: https://bit.ly/327nvR Z (meeting will activate at 3 p.m. on January 26)
Meeting ID: 930 2381 75 06
Passcode: SIS/SLATECategory:
Important Dates
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Spring Virtual Yoga Series Spring Virtual Yoga Series
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January 27, 2022Graduate Student Life and Wellness and COGS is excited to offer this drop-in, virtual yoga class every Thursday, starting January 20, 2022, from 5:30-6:30pm! Free for MSU Students! Classes courtesy of MSU Rec Sports and Fitness! Register here: https://forms.gle/ZsVUZoZZSTtFq7tDA
Please visit our events page for more information.
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Navigating the Master's Workshop Navigating the Master's Workshop
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January 28, 2022Date:
Friday, January 28, 2022 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Location:
Zoom
This interactive online writing workshop is designed to help students develop an individualized plan for understanding graduate school more generally and graduate writing more specifically. This workshop is designed for students in both the early and latter years of their master’s degree.
This 3-hour workshop will concentrate on understanding the transition to graduate school, navigating master’s degree coursework and graduation options (thesis, exams, portfolios, etc.), locating and using professional and personal support resources, and writing for both the degree and future job. Participants will create academic timelines for their master’s work (coursework, conference presentations, internships, etc.) at MSU and discuss technologies and habits that can help them stay on task. Participants will also discuss how to manage the stress that often pervades the life of master’s students and how to select and work with a committee.
The workshop will end with participants exploring and sharing their current writing practices, writing and revision strategies, and strategies for overcoming writer's block and procrastination. Facilitators will help guide discussions on adopting and maintaining productive practices to help maintain focus on academic and professional goals in times when we are collectively working through the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing racial and systematic injustice and police violence against the Black community.
A Zoom link will be shared with registrants prior to the workshop.
Category:
Professional Development
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Winter Hike @ Woldumar Nature Center Winter Hike @ Woldumar Nature Center
January 29, 2022Please visit our events page for more information.
