Events in January 2023
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How to Use Backward Design for Successful Learning & Classroom Teaching
How to Use Backward Design for Successful Learning & Classroom Teaching
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January 4, 2023Date:
Wednesday, January 4, 2023 - 11:00am to 12:15pm
Location:
Onine
Teaching and learning depend on very intentional planning with outcomes in mind that are assessable. Based on this, we need to plan our learning activities. In this session we will focus on creating learner-centered lessons, recitation, or lab session plans. Participants will walk away with a clear comprehension of the backward design as the backbone of all successful instruction. They will have the opportunity to design a mini lesson to implement the concept for future use.
Facilitator: Seth Hunt, Doctoral Candidate in Plant Biology & GTA in the Biological Sciences Program
A zoom link will be shared with registrants prior to the date of the workshop.
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Professional Development
Academic Dishonesty Prevention and InterventionAcademic Dishonesty Prevention and Intervention
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January 4, 2023Date:
Wednesday, January 4, 2023 - 1:00pm to 2:15pm
Location:
Online
In this session Dr. Shannon Lynn Burton (MSU Ombudsperson) will present key strategies in discussing the importance of academic integrity, as well as in preventing misconduct, both in its more traditional forms, as well as in the digital space. Additionally, university policies and procedures in responding to misconduct will be explored to assist you in navigating these conversations. Participants will have the chance to discuss scenarios and think about strategies for how to communicate clearly with students.
Facilitated by Dr. Shannon Lynn Burton, MSU Ombudsperson
A zoom link will be shared with registrants prior to the date of the workshop.
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Professional Development
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Student Support and Behavioral Intervention
Student Support and Behavioral Intervention
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January 5, 2023Date:
Thursday, January 5, 2023 - 1:00pm to 2:15pm
Location:
Online
This session will focus on how The Office of Student Support & Accountability (OSSA) can support student success by ensuring a civil and inclusive learning environment based on academic and personal integrity. Participants will learn how to support student learning in the classroom while also supporting student rights and responsibilities; how to effectively intervene and/or confront disruptive behavior; and how, when, and where to seek assistance as needed.
Facilitators: Rick Shafer and Josh Durbin, Office of Student Support & Accountability , Dan Munford, MSU Police.
A zoom link will be shared with registrants prior to the date of the workshop.
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Professional Development
Managing your GTA Role, Research and Course WorkManaging your GTA Role, Research and Course Work
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January 5, 2023Date:
Thursday, January 5, 2023 - 3:00pm to 4:15pm
Location:
Online
GTAs have multiple roles and responsibilities during their graduate studies. Navigating the intricacies related to those several roles can be challenging at times. In this session, we will share how they can set expectations and clarify responsibilities early on, communicate boundaries, and cultivate assertive communication with their advisors and instructors of record. Participants will walk away with strategies they can implement immediately for a successful semester.
Facilitator: Chase Bruggeman, PhD Student & GTA, Chemical Engineering.
A zoom link will be shared with registrants prior to the date of the workshop.
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Professional Development
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Dissertation Support Group (Virtual)
Dissertation Support Group (Virtual)
January 10, 2023
Date:
Tuesday, January 10, 2023 - 12:00am
Location:
Zoom
This 6-week group provides doctoral students with a supportive, structured environment that helps mitigate the sense of isolation and frustration that often accompany the dissertation process. It also creates opportunities for peer accountability to help each other stay on track. This group does NOT focus on the technical aspects of writing and there will be no review of written work, though participants are welcome to arrange for that type of review outside of group meetings. A weekly discussion topic will also allow participants to share experiences with and resources that help address some of the most common barriers to progress (e.g., low motivation, time management, stress/burnout). This group is open only to PhD students who are actively working on their dissertation.
To register, please fill out this brief Qualtrics form where you can let us know a little bit about yourself as well as your preference for the group meeting time: https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_87WNeSbH7xqAcPc
NOTE: Registration for this event series will end on Friday, January 27, 2022
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Professional DevelopmentBEST Applications Open NowBEST Applications Open Now
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January 10, 2023Date:
Tuesday, January 10, 2023 - 4:50pm
Location:
www.best.msu.edu
If you are interested in joining this group, please apply at best.msu.edu. The application is not complicated, but it gives us a chance to gauge your interest and passion, and allows you to talk with your mentor or PI about the program. Mentors, please share with your students! Students, please spread the word!
Since we are launching on Tuesday, 1/24/23, the deadline to apply is Friday, 1/20/23! See www.best.msu.edu for more information!
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CES Write-in
CES Write-in
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January 13, 2023Date:
Friday, January 13, 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 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.
Register here :
https://engage.msu.edu/learn/learning/write-ins
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Professional DevelopmentSummit on Achieving Black Equity at MSU by 2030 Town HallSummit on Achieving Black Equity at MSU by 2030 Town Hall
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January 13, 2023Date:
Friday, January 13, 2023 - 7:00pm
Location:
Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center Auditorium
This Summit is a collaboration of the following MSU organizations: the MSU Black Alumni Inc.; the Black Faculty, Staff, and Administrators Association; the Black Graduate Student Association; and the Black Students' Alliance. This town hall will feature Dr . Freeman A. Hrabowski Ill (President Emeritus of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County) and Interim President Dr. Teresa K. Woodruff, at 7:00 p.m. in the Kellogg Center Auditorium and continue with a plenary breakout session on Friday, February 24, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Henry Center.
The purpose of the Summit is to discuss and develop recommendations to present to Michigan State University's administration on what must be done throughout campus t o achieve equity for Black faculty, staff, and students (undergraduate and graduate/professional) by the year 2030, consistent with the University's Strategic Plan ('Empowering Excellence, Advancing Equity, and Expanding Impact. University administrators, faculty, staff, students, and alumni will be invited as participants.
The Graduate School is a sponsor of this event.
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Lunch with the Dean
Lunch with the Dean
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January 17, 2023Date:
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location:
Chittenden Hall Room 110
Join us at the Graduate School for lunch with the Dean. Lunch will be provided while you meet and greet with Dean Pero Dagbovie and Senior Associate Dean Rique Campa, to chat and learn about the Graduate School and the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL.)
Senior Associate Dean Rique Campa from the Graduate School will discuss the diversity of synchronous and asynchronous career and professional development opportunities surrounding teaching and learning and preparing for academic careers offered by the CIRTL Network. CIRTL Network programs and activities are open to all graduate students, postdocs, faculty, staff, and administrators.
For more information on CIRTL, please visit https://cirtl.net/ .
Seats are limited, registration is required. Registration will open closer to the event.
** Please note that food and activities are based on registrations. Your registration is a commitment to attend. **
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Life and Well-BeingRCR Workshop- Research Misconduct and ReportingRCR Workshop- Research Misconduct and Reporting
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January 17, 2023Date:
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Location:
Zoom
Conduct in research runs a spectrum, from that performed with integrity to true research misconduct. Accusations of misconduct are incredibly serious, and the consequences grave. This session will help you understand the spectrum of behaviors that can arise while performing research and scholarly activities. Specific examples of misconduct will be presented. There will be discussions about best practices to follow in order to avoid research and scholarly activity misconduct, and to whom one should go if you have concerns about your own or other’s research or activities. The session will review the processes of reporting, investigating and reviewing alleged misconduct.
For Registration see https://abilitylms.msu.edu/MSU/LearnerWeb_PTM.php?ActionID=Enroll&EventID=7913
The deadline for registering for a session is one week before the session. You will know if you have successfully registered for a workshop because you will receive an e-mail from train@ora.msu.edu.
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Professional Development
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Making Learning Accessible - GTA Lunch and Learn
Making Learning Accessible - GTA Lunch and Learn
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January 18, 2023Date:
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location:
Zoom
Accessibility in the classroom ensures that all students, regardless of their abilities or disabilities, are able to fully participate in their education. There are many ways to make a classroom more accessible, including providing materials in multiple formats (such as electronic or audio), using clear and concise language, and creating a physically accessible space. By making accessibility a priority in the classroom, higher education institutions can create a more inclusive and welcoming environment for all students. As instructors, we can also work with students with disabilities to address any specific accessibility needs they may have. This interactive session will address multiple needs, including articulating the importance of disability inclusion in higher education, identifying accessibility and inclusion resources on and off campus, and navigating the implementation of accommodations.
Facilitator:
Tianyi (Titi) Kou-Herrema, Ph.D. Candidate, German Studies & the GTA TLC
Zoom link will be shared with participants before the event.
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Professional Development
Campus Solutions 101: What Graduate Program Assistants Need to KnowCampus Solutions 101: What Graduate Program Assistants Need to Know
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January 18, 2023Date:
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 - 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Location:
Chittenden Hall Room 110
This training will be a very detailed presentation geared toward academic or support staff new to the Graduate processes in Campus Solutions within the last 6 months. However, all users are welcome for a refresher!
New users should attend in person. For participation accommodations or questions, please email gradwrsp@grd.msu.edu
Register here
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Professional DevelopmentCOGS Full Council MeetingCOGS Full Council Meeting
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January 18, 2023Please email office@cogs.msu.edu for Zoom link.
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AGEP Learning Community Meeting
AGEP Learning Community Meeting
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January 19, 2023Date:
Thursday, January 19, 2023 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Location:
Molecular Plant Sciences Building, room 1200
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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Professional Development
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Navigating the PhD Session 1
Navigating the PhD Session 1
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January 20, 2023Date:
Friday, January 20, 2023 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Location:
Bessy Hall room 312 and Zoom
This interactive, hybrid writing workshop is designed to help you develop an individualized plan for graduate writing, especially comprehensive exams, dissertation proposals, and dissertations. Session 1 is generally designed for students in the early years of their PhD study.
In this 3-hour workshop, plans for time management and working with others, especially during these unprecedented times in higher education, 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 how that stress might be particularly amplified. Facilitators will help guide these discussions and share resources and strategies for overcoming writer's block and procrastination and adopting and maintaining productive practices to consider how to balance time management and prioritizing academic goals.
Additionally, discussion about selecting and working with committees will provide a space for sharing about and learning how to communicate with faculty members about research and writing.
A 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.
Registration will open closer to event.
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Professional Development
Navigating the PhD Session 2Navigating the PhD Session 2
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January 20, 2023Date:
Friday, January 20, 2023 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Location:
Hybrid
This interactive, hybrid writing workshop is designed to help you develop an individualized plan for graduate writing, especially comprehensive exams, dissertation proposals, and dissertations. It is designed for students in the latter years of their PhD study. In this 3-hour workshop, the focus will be on developing and maintaining productive and effective writing processes and practices, especially during these unprecedented times in higher education and in society. 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 work on plans for developing and completing their dissertations.
A Zoom link and the face-to-face location 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
BEST Cohort Applications CloseBEST Cohort Applications Close
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January 20, 2023Date:
Friday, January 20, 2023 - 11:50pm
Location:
www.best.msu.edu
If you or your friends are interested in joining a community of other bioscience and engineering graduate students to explore and prepare for your careers, we’d love to have you join us!
The Spring 2023 Cohort will meet every other week on Tuesday in BPS 1425 from 11:45 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Lunch provided! We will meet the following dates so please check your calendar to make sure you can come!
1/24/23 (Cohort Only)
2/7/23 (Cohort Only)
2/21/23 (Workshop)
3/7/23 (Cohort Only)
3/21/23 (Workshop)
4/4/23 (Cohort Only)
4/18/23 (Workshop)
5/2/23 (Cohort Only)
If you are interested in joining this group, please apply at best.msu.edu. Students, please spread the word if interested!
The deadline to apply is Friday, 1/20/23! See www.best.msu.edu for more information!
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Summer Intensive on Community-Engaged Scholarship
Summer Intensive on Community-Engaged Scholarship
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January 24, 2023Date:
Tuesday, January 24, 2023 - 9:00am
Location:
Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center
Michigan State University’s Office for University Outreach and Engagement is pleased to host the sixth annual Summer Intensive on Community-Engaged Scholarship. We welcome community-engaged scholars and practitioners with interests in community-engaged research and community-engaged teaching and learning, including service-learning, informal learning, and community-engaged research in courses. Through interactive workshops, field trips, lightning talks, case studies, panel discussions, and individual consultations, Summer Intensive participants explore big picture issues related to community engagement in a learning community setting and develop strategies and plans for their own successful engagement activities.
At the end of four days, you will come away with:
Conceptual frameworks and scholarly resources
Perspectives from community partners on engagement
Practical partnership, collaboration, and evaluation tools
Career advice from successfully tenured community-engaged faculty
Strategies for publishing your community-engaged scholarship
Ideas for sharing your community-engaged work with practitioner and public audiences
New national community-engaged peers and colleagues
Cost is $550 for MSU participants; $650 for non-MSU participants
Register Here
Application deadline: April 7, 2023Category:
Professional Development
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Well-Being in Graduate School: Beyond the Buzzwords
Well-Being in Graduate School: Beyond the Buzzwords
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January 25, 2023Date:
Wednesday, January 25, 2023 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Location:
Zoom
Well-being is a trendy topic these days, and it is also a vital component to a successful life no matter your field or focus. It may be hard to keep your mental, physical, and relational health as a priority while a graduate or professional student, but it is not impossible. In this session, we will discuss practical tips to help you manage the stress of graduate school while advancing your academic and professional goals. You will also learn about helpful resources offered through the Graduate School and at MSU.
This workshop is open to new and current graduate and professional students. Registration opens on January 13th and closes the day before each session.
There will be an in-person version of this workshop on February 1st .
*Please note that your registration is a commitment to attend. Please let us know if you can no longer participate.
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Life and Well-Being
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Preparing for Oral Exams
Preparing for Oral Exams
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January 26, 2023Date:
Thursday, January 26, 2023 - 11:00am to 12:30pm
Location:
Zoom
WOCI is excited to inform you about our workshop series on Surviving Comprehensive Exams. We have two upcoming sessions on Preparing for Oral Exams and Preparing a Dissertation Prospectus and Defense geared toward womxn of color scholars. Our workshops feature both graduate students who recently passed comps and faculty who have both taken comps and given them. Our panelists also come from colleges around campus.
This workshop is designed to help graduate students who are preparing for comps. We strongly encourage 1st and 2nd year PhD students to attend this in hopes that we can help them demystify the comps process well before they are scheduled to take these exams. We also encourage early career faculty who have never given a comps exam to join us as well. They can hear from experienced faculty members about how they facilitate oral exams and prospectus defenses. If you have any questions, please email msu.woci@msu.edu.
Zoom information: https://msu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcscOGqrz0iGta3gpcHppfP7AZhNz7RBvku
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Graduate School Write-In
Graduate School Write-In
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January 27, 2023Date:
Friday, January 27, 2023 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Location:
Chittenden Hall Room 110 and Zoom
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.
Registration to open closer to event.
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Professional Development
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Staff International Graduate Admissions Training Session
Staff International Graduate Admissions Training Session
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January 31, 2023Date:
Tuesday, January 31, 2023 - 10:00am to 12:30pm
Location:
Teams
International Graduate Admissions Training Session – SAVE THE DATE! Our annual training session for new or seasoned graduate program directors and coordinators will be held on Tuesday, January 31, from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. This is an opportunity to learn the basics regarding international graduate admissions, as well as serves as a refresher with updates on our policies, processes, etc. The session will be virtual and recorded. Presenters will include staff from the Admissions Office, the Office of International Students and Scholars, the English Language Center, and the Graduate School.
Please note this session is NOT designed for prospective or current int’l graduate students, but rather for graduate unit staff involved in international admissions. Teams link will be emailed out closer to the session date.
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