Date: Wednesday, August 18 The showcase presents a unique opportunity for faculty to gain insight and perspectives on classroom teaching and student learning in a variety of seminars and workshops. This year's feature presenter will be Dr. Bryan Dewsbury, Associate Professor of Biology at the University of Rhode Island. Dr. Dewsbury's keynote will focus on Equity and the … [Read more...] about Attend the 36th Showcase on Teaching and Learning virtual conference
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Do you know a student who would benefit from the Return to Finish scholarship to help complete their degree? The Return to Finish (RTF) scholarship offers $200 (for 3–5 credit hours) or $500 (for 6 or more credit hours). The RTF scholarship is for students who left the university after earning 90 credit hours or more. Learn more about the criteria and application for the Return … [Read more...] about Scholarship encourages students to return to finish their degree at MSU
What topics are relevant to your job as an academic advisor? Here is your opportunity to submit your suggestions for the advisor forum series. An online form has been created for the advising community to provide input/suggestions on topics for the fall 2021 advisor forum series. Fill out the online form on the academic advising and transfer center website. Submit your … [Read more...] about Make suggestions for fall 2021 academic advisor forum topics
The Graduate College has updated the graduate student travel application in accordance with the university’s domestic travel policy as it relates to out-of-state travel. The application for graduate student travel that is outside of the state of Missouri now requires the Dean’s signature. The Graduate College webpage has been updated with this information as well as the updated … [Read more...] about Graduate student travel application updated
This past year blended instruction played a significant role in traditional face-to-face instruction. This experience highlighted both strengths and challenges when incorporating blended instruction into our teaching. The Provost Office and the FCTL have purchased 50 seats in an online course for faculty titled Blend by Design. This course is facilitated by Dr. Katie Linder … [Read more...] about Blend by design: A professional development opportunity
The Academic Advising and Transfer Center will be offering the advising basics and master advisor workshops. It is recommended to register early as space is limited and likely to reach capacity. Please contact Ross Hawkins, if you have any questions. Advising basics workshop Date: Monday, May 17 Time: 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Location: PSU 313 Facilitator: Christina … [Read more...] about Registration open for advising basics and master advisor workshops
Transformative Conversations: Restore and Rebuild 2021 Dates: April 28, May 5, and May 19 Time: Forums are held approximately every other Wednesday at 1:00 pm. The Gardner Institute is offering Transformative Conversations to address the challenges faced by higher education due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. The series will focus on college teaching, learning, student … [Read more...] about FCTL events and announcements
Please make plans to attend Academic Advisor Forums this semester. All sessions count toward the three hours needed for annual renewal of the Master Advisor designation. Every interested advisor is welcome, so please encourage colleagues to participate. All sessions are through Zoom. Registration is strongly encouraged via the Academic Advising and Transfer Center … [Read more...] about Spring 2021 advising forum workshops
There is now additional funding available for curriculum innovation mini-grants. Awards are limited up to $1,200 per grant application. Curriculum innovation mini-grants support faculty with ‘pivoting’ their courses during the ongoing Coronavirus. Applicants must complete an application indicating: What one change do you want to make to your course? i.e., better engage … [Read more...] about Curriculum innovation mini-grants – Additional funding available
Date: Thursday, May 20 Each year, the global accessibility community unites on the third Thursday of May for Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) to highlight the need for more inclusive digital content. We seek to join the conversation by inspiring and motivating institutions across the globe to demonstrate how accessible content is better content. For more details, … [Read more...] about Join us for global accessibility awareness day (GAAD)