Events in November 2023
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Writing Your Teaching Philosophy Statement: Who are you as an Educator? Writing Your Teaching Philosophy Statement: Who are you as an Educator?
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November 2, 2023Date:
Thursday, November 2, 2023 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Location:
Virtual
Many academic positions require a teaching philosophy statement as one of the application materials to learn about a candidate’s teaching beliefs, values, and use of evidence-based teaching and assessment practices for effective instruction. In this workshop you will learn how to document your teaching and/or teaching professional development experiences to start crafting your teaching philosophy statement with the help of a rubric. At the end of this session, you will have a working draft of your teaching statement, which will encourage you to continue your efforts toward intentional and effective teaching and instruction.
Facilitator: Dr. Stefanie Baier (Director, Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Instructional Development)
* This is part two (2) of our 3-part workshop series. Our next one is on Diversity Statements on November 21 from 3:00-4:30pm.
Your registration is a commitment to attend. A Zoom link will be sent a few days before the workshop.
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Professional Development
AGEP Learning Community Meeting AGEP Learning Community Meeting
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November 2, 2023Date:
Thursday, November 2, 2023 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Location:
Chittenden Hall 110
The Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP) at Michigan State University (MSU) was started with funding from the National Science Foundation. MSU AGEP supports recruitment, retention, and graduation of underrepresented U. S. minorities in doctoral programs of the natural and social sciences, mathematics, and engineering. The MSU AGEP Learning Community is an informal environment where students from varying disciplines can gather, share their research in a 10-minute presentation, or discover that their graduate toils are not unusual. Those in attendance are privy to information regarding fellowships, career opportunities, even summer internships, pertaining to the group.
In-person RSVP for AGEP Learning Community meetings here: http://bit.ly/2HdSyNN
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Diversity and Inclusion
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CES Write-In CES Write-In
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November 3, 2023Date:
Friday, November 3, 2023 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Location:
Hybrid | In-Person: Brody Cafeteria
Is working from home making it hard to find writing time? Would scheduling regular, specific times to write about your community 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. Both in-person and virtual write-in options are available 2022-2023. Write-Ins are free, but registration is required.
*Please note that your registration is a commitment to attend.
Register here: https://engage.msu.edu/learn/learning/write-ins
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Professional Development
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Small Changes, BIG Difference Makers: Strategies That Inspire Faculty and Student Success Small Changes, BIG Difference Makers: Strategies That Inspire Faculty and Student Success
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November 9, 2023Date:
Thursday, November 9, 2023 - 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Location:
Virtual
Google ‘student success’ and ‘faculty success’ and you’ll find that there are about two times as many ‘student success’ results as ‘faculty success’ results. To say student success is a hot topic and central to our work as educators is clear and evident. Some, however, would argue that higher education cannot increase student success without focusing on faculty success, including equitable, engaged, active learning strategies that are successful for students and instructors. In other words, we need to focus on instructor and student success together. During this session you will have an opportunity to learn about strategies, resources, tools [including those suggested by students and some created by instructors] that GTAs can easily, and with minimal time, integrate into their teaching practices.
Facilitator: Mary Beth Heeder, Sr. Consultant and Project Manager for Student Learning and Success; Instructor, Writing, Rhetoric, and American Cultures Department, College of Arts and Letters, Michigan State University.
Your registration is a commitment to attend. A Zoom link will be sent a few days before the workshop.
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Professional Development
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Graduate School Write-In Graduate School Write-In
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November 10, 2023Date:
Friday, November 10, 2023 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Location:
Hybrid
Graduate School Write-Ins are co-sponsored by the Graduate School and The Writing Center at MSU. The write-ins are hosted and facilitated to provide writers with an opportunity to write in a shared writing space where other writers are present, and a writing center consultant/staff member is present to provide consultations for writers who would like to have a consultation appointment during the session.
Along with this, the write-ins provide an opportunity for facilitators to promote and share information about upcoming events hosted by the Graduate School, Writing Center, and other campus partners such as the University Outreach and Engagement Office and to provide resources and information that can be used to form graduate writing groups, have writing center appointments or attend workshops (provided by the Graduate School) cater to graduate students based on goals they may share during the write in.
Event will be held at the Graduate School- Chittenden Hall room 110. Zoom link will be shared with registrants prior to the date of the workshop.
*Food and activities are based on registration numbers. Please note that your registration is a commitment to attend.
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Professional Development
Culturally Responsive Mentoring Workshop Culturally Responsive Mentoring Workshop
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November 10, 2023Date:
Friday, November 10, 2023 - 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Location:
Zoom
The MSU AGEP Program will be hosting a virtual presentation entitled “Enhancing Cultural Awareness” on Friday November 10, 2023 at 12:30 pm with Etta Ward (IUPUI Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Development) and Randall Roper (Associate Professor of Biology and Director of the IUPUI Graduate Mentoring Center at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis).
RSVP by November 3, 2023, here: https://bit.ly/45d13Cc
This event will be valuable for any graduate student, post-doc, faculty member or community leader interested in developing their skills in cultural sensitivity as well as the creation of inclusive environments and work teams.
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Diversity and Inclusion
All About Negotiating: A Recession Proof Guide All About Negotiating: A Recession Proof Guide
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November 10, 2023Date:
Friday, November 10, 2023 - 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Location:
Zoom
Dr. Christina Alicia Campbell is a MSU AGEP alum and she is currently a tenured Associate Professor in the School of Criminal Justice at the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Campbell earned a B.A. from San Diego State University in 2006, and a Masters and Ph.D. in Psychology from Michigan State University in 2012. After over 10 years of service, Dr. Campbell started Academe180, a professional development group designed to provide support for academics transitioning into the workplace. She is also an author and illustrator of a children’s book for adults titled “The ABC’s of Negotiating”.
RSVP by November 3, 2023 here: https://bit.ly/45ihSvt
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Diversity and Inclusion
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ETD Formatting Walk-In Help ETD Formatting Walk-In Help
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November 14, 2023Date:
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 - 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Location:
Chittenden Hall Room 220
Attention Master’s Plan A and Doctoral students:
Do you have questions regarding formatting your thesis or dissertation? Stop in during one of our help sessions to talk to Graduate School staff about any specific formatting questions you may have.
These are walk-in sessions. No registration is required.
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Professional Development
RECR Workshop: Detrimental Research Practices, Teamwork and Conflict Resolution RECR Workshop: Detrimental Research Practices, Teamwork and Conflict Resolution
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November 14, 2023Date:
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Location:
Zoom
Research is an increasingly complex endeavor, and one rarely works in isolation. This session will help you understand and appreciate what a ‘conflict of interest’ is, that they occur in many situations and are manageable. Strategies to avoid conflicts of interest will be presented. Conflicts within the context of peer review will be discussed - an important duty for all members of the scholarly community.
The term 'collaboration' in academic research is usually thought to mean an equal partnership between at least two academic faculty members who are pursuing mutually interesting and beneficial research or scholarly activities. Today, however, many collaborations involve researchers of differing stature, funding status, and types of organizations. In this workshop, rules for successful research collaboration will be discussed.
Registration: https://abilitylms.msu.edu/MSU/LearnerWeb_PTM.php?ActionID=Enroll&EventID=8913
Full RECR workshop series information can be found at https://grad.msu.edu/recr.
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Professional Development
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Lunch with the Dean Lunch with the Dean
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November 15, 2023Date:
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location:
Chittenden Hall room 110
Lunch with the Dean: During the academic year, the Dean of the Graduate School, Pero Dagbovie, invites graduate students to join him and his graduate school colleagues for lunch and conversation in Chittenden Hall along the beautiful and historic Laboratory Row.
About the Event: This unique opportunity allows Graduate Students the chance to connect with The Graduate School leadership and staff in a relaxed and informal lunch setting. Connect about career and school journeys, gain understanding of The Graduate School programs that empower graduate student success and engage in candid discussions about university and student life.
Why Attend? - Share experiences in a safe space. - Learn more about what the Graduate School offers, such as professional development & educational wellbeing opportunities. - Enjoy a delicious meal and great conversation with new people!
Registration for these lunches is required. If the registration link is no longer available, either the workshop is full, or the registration period has ended.
Lunch with the Dean dates for Fall 2023: Tuesday. September 26th: 12:00-1:00pm, Thursday, October 26th: 12:00-1:00pm Wednesday, November 15th: 12:00-1:00pm Tuesday, December 5th: 12:00-1:00pm
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Professional Development
Women in the Workforce: How to navigate the job search and beyond Women in the Workforce: How to navigate the job search and beyond
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November 15, 2023Date:
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 - 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Location:
Chittenden Hall Commons (basement)
Women continue to outnumber men in college completion, and yet, there remain noticeable gender gaps that impact women in their job search and beyond. 'Women in the Workforce: How to navigate the job search and beyond' is an event hosted by the Office of Graduate Career Services. This event, catered to women but welcoming all genders, will focus on empowering women through their job search and within the workforce. Join Graduate Assistant Theresa Murphy for an hour-long workshop focusing on the application process, negotiation, and some strategies for empowerment while within the workforce. The event will be held on Wednesday, November 15th from 5-6 in Chittenden Commons. We hope to see you there!
*This is an in-person event only and your registration is a commitment to attend.
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Important Dates
Professional DevelopmentCOGS Full Council Meeting COGS Full Council Meeting
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Navigating the PhD Session 1: Managing Time and Academic Relationships Navigating the PhD Session 1: Managing Time and Academic Relationships
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November 17, 2023Date:
Friday, November 17, 2023 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Location:
Hybrid | In-person: Bessey Hall 316
In this 3-hour workshop, plans for time management and working with others will be the main focus. Participants will create academic timelines for their PhD work 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 PhD students and share strategies for overcoming writer’s block and procrastination. Additionally, discussion about selecting and working with committees will provide a space for sharing about and learning how to communicate with faculty members about participants’ research and writing.
A Zoom link will be shared with registrants prior to the date of the workshop.
*Please note that your registration is a commitment to attend.
Register for Navigating the PhD Session 2 : Writing Processes and Strategies for Academic Writing here: https://grad.msu.edu/events/navigating-phd-session-2-writing-processes-strategies-academic-writing-0
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Professional Development
Navigating the PhD Session 2: Writing Processes & Strategies for Academic Writing Navigating the PhD Session 2: Writing Processes & Strategies for Academic Writing
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November 17, 2023Date:
Friday, November 17, 2023 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Location:
Hybrid | In-person: Bessey Hall 316
In this 3-hour workshop, the focus will be on writing processes and practices. Every PhD program at MSU requires comprehensive exams, dissertation proposals, and dissertations. In the workshop, participants will explore and share their current writing practices and be given practical writing and revision strategies. During the latter half of the workshop, participants will develop a plan for developing and completing their dissertations.
A Zoom link will be shared with registrants prior to the date of the workshop. *Please note that your registration is a commitment to attend.
Category:
Professional Development
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Writing your Diversity Statement: How to Commit to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion? Writing your Diversity Statement: How to Commit to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion?
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November 21, 2023Date:
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 - 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Location:
Virtual
Many jobs, especially academic positions, ask students to submit a “diversity statement” with their application materials. Many job seekers, unfortunately, treat such a document as an afterthought, when in fact it is a powerful opportunity to think about and articulate our goals, values, and the kind of faculty member or academic leader we aspire to be.
In this workshop, we will walk you through the process of recognizing your identities and positionality, and the role of DEI in your teaching, research, service, and community efforts. At the end of this session, you will have a working draft to tailor according to your respective needs and to continue your efforts toward DEI.
Facilitators: Dr. Stefanie Baier and Dr. Hima Rawal.
This is part 3 of our 3 part series.
Your registration is a commitment to attend. A Zoom link will be sent a few days before the event.
Category:
Professional Development
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Dealing with “Challenging” Students Dealing with “Challenging” Students
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November 29, 2023Date:
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location:
Virtual
As an instructor, oftentimes one faces situations where the behavior of a student could be defined as “challenging”. This is particularly complicated for teaching assistants who often lack the same level of perceived authority as the faculty of record, who are more easily considered peers given proximity in age, and who are still learning classroom management strategies. This session will help teaching assistants better define what is meant by “challenging”, identify communication techniques for addressing behavior, and outline resources available for resolving student concerns.
Facilitator: Dr. Shannon Lynn Burton, University Ombudsperson
Please note: Your registration is a commitment to attend. A Zoom link will be sent a few days before the workshop.
Category:
Professional Development
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Have Tea and Work on Your CCT: Scaffolding and Writing Session (DEI Statement, Research Statement, & Teaching Philosophy) Have Tea and Work on Your CCT: Scaffolding and Writing Session (DEI Statement, Research Statement, & Teaching Philosophy)
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November 30, 2023Date:
Thursday, November 30, 2023 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Location:
Chittenden Hall Room 110
Whether you are working on the competencies for your Certification in College Teaching, your Diversity Statement, your Research Statement or your Teaching Philosophy Statement, join us for an in-person writing session. Please come to this scaffolding session prepared with questions, drafted documents (e.g., teaching philosophy), identified needs and make progress toward goals you have set in a supportive environment in which we will provide resources and feedback.
Coffee, Tea, and Treats will sweeten the experience.
* This event is in-person only. Please note your registration is a commitment to attend.
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Professional Development
ETD Fall 2023 Submission Deadline ETD Fall 2023 Submission Deadline
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November 30, 2023Date:
Thursday, November 30, 2023 - 5:00pm
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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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Important Dates
