The FCTL would like to extend a very warm welcome back to campus to all faculty members! As you begin to get into the swing of things this spring, consider giving yourself a path to community, development, and growth in the coming months by joining one of the spring 2026 faculty learning communities (FLCs). FLCs are communities of practice that invite MSU faculty members to join together to learn in depth about a stated topic related to teaching and learning. These groups are created and facilitated by faculty members, and foster connection, community, and development that can’t be found anywhere else on campus. If you’re interested in diving deeper into teaching and learning practices, increasing your scholarly productivity, and getting to know faculty from all across campus this semester, then take a look at our list of still available spring 2026 FLCs below and follow the instructions to sign up for your group now! [Read more…] about Join a Spring 2026 FLC
It’s no secret that a college education is a costly pursuit – and the educational materials that are used in classrooms typically only add to the ever-increasing list of charges students incur while working towards their degree. Educators often feel limited in how many resources they can reasonably ask students to obtain for a course due to the quickly climbing cost that comes with obtaining multiple textbooks, softwares, or medias. For instructors struggling to support students in their learning journeys without breaking the bank, a new FLC being offered this spring, Exploring Open Educational Resources (OER) in Your Course, is here to help. [Read more…] about New FLC Alert – Learn how to Implement Open Educational Resources (OERs) in Your Courses
The upcoming semester brings a new slate of Faculty Learning Communities designed to support meaningful collaboration, innovation, and reflection in teaching. Whether you’re looking to explore emerging topics in higher education or deepen your expertise in a familiar area, the FLCs below provide structured, semester-long opportunities to learn alongside colleagues. Take a look at these upcoming spring semester FLCs to find out what topics you can learn about starting January, and find the academic community that’s perfect for you.