The Globally Responsive Education and Teaching (GREAT) program at Missouri State University promotes internalization of the curriculum, advocates intercultural classroom teaching and learning on campus, and facilitates global research collaborations by providing a platform for dialogues between MSU faculty and international scholars. This month, we are featuring Dr. Wenping … [Read more...] about Faculty member shares his international teaching experiences
Archives for October 1, 2020
Submit proposal for a Summer Faculty Fellowship Proposals due Friday, October 30 The function of this fellowship is to allow faculty members engaged in research or in creative activities to devote intense thought and activity to a single project. The Summer Faculty Fellowship provides a $6,000 stipend to the recipient (this is taxable income). Projects which involve … [Read more...] about What’s new in the graduate college
The 2020–2021 FCTL curriculum innovation call for proposals is now open! The FCTL Advisory Council is pleased to offer this faculty funding opportunity of up to $4,000 per successful applicant. We are seeking proposals in the following areas: Creating high-impact practices that enhance student learning. High-impact practices, or HIPs are active learning teaching practices … [Read more...] about FCTL events and announcements
The pandemic may have limited travel opportunities but students can still have intercultural experiences. Encourage your students to participate in the first-ever Amazon Experience Challenge, a virtual study abroad program offered in partnership with CESUPA, October 16–30. CESUPA is a long-time university partner located in Belém, Brazil. View important program information … [Read more...] about Students can participate in a virtual “study abroad” program
The deadline for submitting nominations for an Honorary Degree has been extended until Monday, October 19. A nomination letter, supporting letters, and other supporting documentation should be submitted as one PDF file to the Faculty Senate office by email. Nominations must come from the MSU community (current of past affiliation), although you can be assisted by people … [Read more...] about MSU honorary doctorate degrees – Deadline extended
Dear Colleagues, We are receiving applications for the Professor Salary Incentive Program (PSIP) this fall. The applications are due to the Dean’s Office in electronic format by Friday, December 11. Dr. Julie Masterson and I will be conducting two support sessions/workshops for those interested in applying. Session/workshop information Monday, October 26 at 3:00 p.m. – … [Read more...] about Submit applications for the professor salary incentive program (PSIP)
Make plans to attend these informative academic advisor forum sessions. All sessions are presented via ZOOM (with the exception of Mission Diploma). Mission diploma - CANCELED Previously scheduled for Thursday, October 8, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Meyer Library, Bear CLAW Incorporating anti-racism into advising practice Friday, October 16, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., ZOOM … [Read more...] about Advisor forum sessions announced for fall 2020
We would like to invite each of you to fill out the form via the link below if you are planning on attending commencement. This form will be used for regalia, but also to keep track of those individuals that are planning on attending any of the ceremonies in October and/or December. This way the commencement committee will be able to contact you if there are changes or … [Read more...] about Attention faculty – Are you participating in fall commencements?
Are you concerned about a student who is missing a lot of class or struggling academically? What can you do? Use the Academic Care Team Referral Form to send an alert. The sooner we intervene with the student the quicker we can offer help. The goal of this referral form is to initiate prompt communication and intervention with students who are experiencing academic … [Read more...] about Refer students for assistance with online form