Events in May 2023
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Future Academic Scholars in Teaching (FAST) Fellowship Program Annual Symposium Future Academic Scholars in Teaching (FAST) Fellowship Program Annual Symposium
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May 3, 2023Date:
Wednesday, May 3, 2023 - 9:00am to 2:15pm
Location:
Room 252 Erickson Hall
The Future Academic Scholars in Teaching (FAST) Fellowship Program (https://grad.msu.edu/fast) Annual Symposium will be on May 3 starting at 9 a.m. in Room 252 Erickson Hall. Please come see the 2022-2023 cohort of 10 FAST Fellows present the results of their teaching-as-research projects that were implemented in classrooms across campus. Faculty, staff, graduate students, postdocs, and administrators are all invited to hear about the innovative teaching projects fellows conducted this year. For questions about the program, please contact Dr. Rique Campa at campa@msu.edu.
Registration: Please register for the event at: https://forms.microsoft.com/r/5SX2bKLw9N
Registration deadline: May 1, 2023 12:00PM
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Professional Development
GTAP TLC Virtual Lunch & Learn: Pause, Relax, Reset, and Restore GTAP TLC Virtual Lunch & Learn: Pause, Relax, Reset, and Restore
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May 3, 2023Date:
Wednesday, May 3, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location:
Zoom
ATTENTION:
Graduate Students, Postdocs, Faculty, Academic Staff
Pause, Relax, Reset, and RestoreMany of us experience cognitive overload and burnout during this time of year. Intentionally taking care of ourselves is key to our overall wellbeing. In this gathering, we invite you all to join us for some mindful and self-care practices that show us how important it is to keep our bodies healthy to nurture a healthy mind. Bring a friend, grab a blanket or pillow to pause, relax, reset, and restore. Join us with a cup of tea/coffee/hot chocolate and relax. You are in for a treat!
Facilitated by Dr. Stefanie Baier, Hima Rawal and the GTATLC
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Professional Development
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Lunch with the Dean Lunch with the Dean
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May 4, 2023Date:
Thursday, May 4, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location:
Chittenden Hall Commons
ATTENTION:
GTAs, Graduate Students, Faculty
Join us at the Graduate School for Lunch with the Dean. Lunch with be provided while you meet and greet with Dean Pero Dagbovie and Stefanie Baier (Director of Instructional Development) for a conversation about teaching.
You will have the chance to share your teaching/teaching assistant experience, the best moments, the most challenging moments, and the teachable moments. You will also have the opportunity to ask the Graduate School Dean about teaching tips and strategies that keep them grounded at the end of the semester. We will share about upcoming programs, and we always welcome your suggestions for the Graduate School to support you as educators.
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CES Write-In CES Write-In
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May 5, 2023Date:
Friday, May 5, 2023 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Location:
Zoom and Kellogg Center, Garden Level, Room 93
Is working from home making it hard to find writing time? Would scheduling regular, specific times to write about your outreach or engagement work be helpful? If so, please join us on the first Friday of each month for three hours of dedicated time to advance your scholarship. Past participants have written journal articles, grant proposals, book chapters, theses or dissertations, curricula, pieces for public audiences, and community engagement portfolios. Participants should plan to write for the full three hours. We start the write-in by sharing writing goals for the day and wrap up with accomplishments and next steps.
Write-Ins are free, but registration is required.
Sponsored by: University Outreach and Engagement; Office of Faculty and Academic Staff Development; The Graduate School; The Writing Cente
For more information, please visit https://engage.msu.edu/learn/learning/write-ins
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Professional DevelopmentEducational Specialist and Master's Degrees Commencement Educational Specialist and Master's Degrees Commencement
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May 5, 2023Date:
Friday, May 5, 2023 - 9:00am
Location:
Jack Breslin Student Events Center, 534 Birch Road East Lansing, MI 48824
All candidates must register to participate in the commencement ceremonies.
Doors open one hour and 15 minutes prior. The ceremony is about two hours. Babies, children, and other guests are NOT permitted on the Arena floor or in the degree candidate assembly or seating areas.
No bags or purses are allowed in any commencement facility.
There are no limits on guest attendance, and no tickets are required. Please refer your guests to the Guests page for more information.
More information at https://commencement.msu.edu/graduate/advanced-degrees
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Doctoral Degrees (PHD, DNP, DMA, EDD) Commencement Doctoral Degrees (PHD, DNP, DMA, EDD) Commencement
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May 5, 2023Date:
Friday, May 5, 2023 - 3:30pm
Location:
Jack Breslin Student Events Center, 534 Birch Road East Lansing, MI 48824
All candidates must register to participate in the commencement ceremonies.
Doors open one hour and 15 minutes prior. The ceremony is about two hours. Babies, children, and other guests are NOT permitted on the Arena floor or in the degree candidate assembly or seating areas.
No bags or purses are allowed in any commencement facility.
There are no limits on guest attendance, and no tickets are required. Please refer your guests to the Guests page for more information.
See https://commencement.msu.edu/graduate/advanced-degrees for more information.
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Certification of College Teaching Institute: Introduction and Information to Get Started Certification of College Teaching Institute: Introduction and Information to Get Started
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May 8, 2023Date:
Monday, May 8, 2023 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Location:
Zoom
The Graduate School invites doctoral students, MMs, MFAs, and postdocs interested in working toward the Certification of College Teaching to join the CCTI 2023, which will help you fulfill some workshop requirements of the Certification in College Teaching Program.
Full schedule is as follows:
May 8, 5:00 - 6:30 pm (via Zoom)
Introduction and Information to Get Started
May 11, 9:00 - 4:00 pm (in person)
Understanding the University Context
Creating Effective Learning Environments
Assessing Student Learning
May 12, 9:00 - 4:00 pm (in person)
Incorporating Technology in Teaching Mentored Teaching Project
Micro-Assessment
By registering you are committing to in-person attendance on May 11 and 12 and the online introductory session. The Zoom information will be sent to you a few days prior to the session.
Registration will be accepted on a first come, first-served basis.
Registration is $20 and will close at midnight on May 4.
For more information: grad.msu.edu/cctp
Contact for any questions: stbaier@msu.edu
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Professional Development
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Write Winning Grants 2023 Write Winning Grants 2023
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May 10, 2023Date:
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 - 1:00pm
Location:
online
Writing a winning grant requires a winning strategy. In this two-day (afternoons of May 10 & 11) webinar designed for faculty members, postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and administrative staff who have some exposure to writing grant applications, Write Winning Grants comprehensively covers practical and conceptual aspects essential to the proposal-writing process. Learn how to tailor your content to relevant agencies, develop strategies for each section of the application, and to articulate your proposal in a way that makes reviewers want to read it.
Attendees will receive a copy of The Grant Application Writer’s Workbook, which has been written to complement and extend the seminar. Led by John Robertson from Grant Writers’ Seminars & Workshops. Cost to order and receive your agency specific workbook is $90.
For details and registration see https://research.msu.edu/event/write-winning-grants-webinar
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Certification of College Teaching Institute Certification of College Teaching Institute
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May 11, 2023Date:
Thursday, May 11, 2023 - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Location:
STEM Building
Attention Doctoral Students, MMs, MFAs, and Postdocs!
The Graduate School invites you to a connected series of interactive sessions that will help you fulfill the workshop portion of the requirements for the MSU Certification of College Teaching. Over the course of three sessions, you will learn about the missions of various university types, discuss how to develop a context-specific teaching philosophy, participate in an interactive session to begin to develop a mentored teaching project, and discuss how to effectively assess student learning outcomes in inclusive learning environments. Through a combination of group sessions and focused breakouts, you will gain skills in core competency areas of the Certification, plan a mentored teaching project, and learn about the components of the final teaching portfolio. You will also learn about resources available to support your professional development in teaching from units at Michigan State, including the Graduate School, Office for Inclusion and Intercultural Initiatives, the Academic Advancement Network and the Hub for Innovation in Learning and Technology.
The Certification in College Teaching Program is primarily designed for doctoral students, MMs, MFAs, and postdocs preparing to become faculty members in a college or university. The CCTP culminates in the preparation of an e-portfolio that will help participants prepare for academic job interviews and plan for their professional development as early career faculty. Graduate students who successfully complete all requirements will receive a designation of the Certification on their MSU transcript; postdocs receive a letter from Provost Woodruff recognizing their completion of the CCTP. Registration is required and participants must attend both days of the institute.
Registration is now closed.
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Professional Development
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Certification of College Teaching Institute Certification of College Teaching Institute
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May 12, 2023Date:
Friday, May 12, 2023 - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Location:
STEM Building
Attention Doctoral Students, MMs, MFAs, and Postdocs!
The Graduate School invites you to a connected series of interactive sessions that will help you fulfill the workshop portion of the requirements for the MSU Certification of College Teaching. Over the course of three sessions, you will learn about the missions of various university types, discuss how to develop a context-specific teaching philosophy, participate in an interactive session to begin to develop a mentored teaching project, and discuss how to effectively assess student learning outcomes in inclusive learning environments. Through a combination of group sessions and focused breakouts, you will gain skills in core competency areas of the Certification, plan a mentored teaching project, and learn about the components of the final teaching portfolio. You will also learn about resources available to support your professional development in teaching from units at Michigan State, including the Graduate School, Office for Inclusion and Intercultural Initiatives, the Academic Advancement Network and the Hub for Innovation in Learning and Technology.
The Certification in College Teaching Program is primarily designed for doctoral students, MMs, MFAs, and postdocs preparing to become faculty members in a college or university. The CCTP culminates in the preparation of an e-portfolio that will help participants prepare for academic job interviews and plan for their professional development as early career faculty. Graduate students who successfully complete all requirements will receive a designation of the Certification on their MSU transcript; postdocs receive a letter from Provost Woodruff recognizing their completion of the CCTP. Registration is required and participants must attend both days of the institute.
Registration is now closed.
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Professional Development
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Strategies for Teaching Across Fields (STAF) Strategies for Teaching Across Fields (STAF)
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May 15, 2023Date:
Monday, May 15, 2023 - 12:00am to 11:55pm
Location:
300 Bessy Hall
STAF is a four-day learning community, May 15-18 2023 , focused on incorporating effective and equitable writing pedagogy across the disciplines open to any MSU educator.
As a learning community, STAF will provide tangible, effective support for instructors who teach with writing and will provide you with the theories and practices for implementing meaningful writing pedagogy in your classes. In particular, STAF cohort members will work on a mentored teaching with writing project– a specific course or assignment that will be workshopped and revised for a future semester.
Facilitators from various MSU colleges will share research and practice for engaging in effective writing pedagogy across the disciplines. Topics will include designing effective assignments, providing actionable feedback, backward design of larger projects, and accessible and equitable approaches to teaching with writing.
This opportunity is open to any MSU educator– graduate student, faculty, and staff interested in effective and equitable ways to teach with writing across the disciplines at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
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Navigating & Negotiating Your First Academic Position Navigating & Negotiating Your First Academic Position
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May 17, 2023Date:
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Location:
Zoom
Presenter: Dr. Melissa Yzaguirre
Navigating the job market for academic positions is a complex process, from searching for positions to negotiating job offers. This session will provide insight into the multi-step process of applying for different academic positions (e.g., post-doc, R1, R2) and offer a how-to guide for navigating each step. Students will be walked through the process of preparing application materials, effectively reading job calls, submitting application materials, preparing for job interviews, and negotiating job offers.
Learning Objectives:To explore and identify proactive strategies to approach the job market with preparation and confidence.
To understand what search committees are looking for in candidates and how to effectively prepare for job interviews.
To offer tips and encourage students to advocate for themselves in the negotiation stage of the job market.Category:
Professional Development
ETD Submission Deadline – SS23 ETD Submission Deadline – SS23
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May 17, 2023Date:
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 - 5:00pm
Location:
https://grad.msu.edu/etd.
Each semester has a deadline for the initial submission of theses and dissertations to ProQuest. The deadline is generally two weeks prior to the final deadline. Plan your defense accordingly. The document submitted to ProQuest is expected to be a final version, meaning it has been successfully defended, corrections the committee wants have been made, and there are no more content changes.
Students are highly encouraged to read and follow the Thesis and Dissertation information available on the Graduate School’s website at: https://grad.msu.edu/etd. This site gives instructions on formatting, required paperwork, and how to submit to ProQuest.
The Graduate School will not accept documents for review for the current semester after 5:00PM ET on the submission deadline date
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Fall 2023 TA Tuition Pool Opens Fall 2023 TA Tuition Pool Opens
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May 22, 2023Date:
Monday, May 22, 2023 - 8:00am
Location:
https://grad.msu.edu/tatuitionpool
The Graduate Employees Union and Michigan State University agreed to add 500 additional tuition credits to the tuition waiver benefit for teaching assistants. This additional benefit will be in place for 2019-2023. The Fall tuition pool is available to students appointed as teaching assistants in Fall 2023. Applications are due June 16, 2023 by 5 pm.
Apply at https://grad.msu.edu/tatuitionpool
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ETD Final Deadline – SS23 ETD Final Deadline – SS23
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May 31, 2023Date:
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 - 5:00pm
Location:
https://grad.msu.edu/etd.
Each semester has a final deadline where documents have been accepted and delivered for publishing, all required paperwork has been turned in, all milestones have been completed, and all degree audits have been completed. Your document must be accepted and delivered to the publisher, ProQuest, by 5:00PM ET on the final deadline date.
Students are highly encouraged to read and follow the Thesis and Dissertation information available on the Graduate School’s website at: https://grad.msu.edu/etd. This site gives instructions on formatting, required paperwork, and how to submit to ProQuest.
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