Master advisor reception Date: Wednesday, March 24 Time: 4:00–5:00 p.m. Location: ZOOM link Come celebrate the 2020 and 2021 Curtis P. Lawrence Excellence in Advising Award Winners. President Clif Smart and Provost Dr. Frank Einhellig will give opening remarks on academic advising and the Master Advisor Program at Missouri State University. This celebration is open to … [Read more...] about Attend the master advisor reception
First-Year Programs has started Fall 2021 Instructor Recruitment. If you are interested in teaching GEP 101, First-Year Foundations, please visit the first year website to learn more. Date of first consideration is Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Please direct any questions to Dr. Tracey Glaessgen, Center for Academic Success and Transition/First-Year Programs. … [Read more...] about Call for GEP 101 instructors
First-Year Programs is in the process of recruiting Peer Leaders for fall 2021. Peer Leaders are students who are going to be sophomores, juniors, or seniors and who have a desire to serve first-year students. Peer Leaders are partnered with a GEP 101 instructor to serve as a resource to both the instructor and students. Peer Leaders also take IDS 310 (Leadership Seminar; at no … [Read more...] about Encourage students to become a peer leader for GEP 101
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 an article … [Read more...] about Exploring global politics: International research in the MGS program
Submission deadline is March 31st The 36th Showcase on Teaching and Learning will be held as a virtual conference on August 18, 2021. As we are starting to look beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, the FCTL Advisory Council is inviting faculty to submit presentation proposals on how we can leverage our recent experiences teaching with technology and new modalities for learning. How … [Read more...] about 36th Showcase on Teaching and Learning call for proposals
It seems we are more dependent on technology than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic. We wanted to remind everyone to keep your devices and software up to date. This includes any communication tools like email, internet browsers, conferencing tools, and more. The following links provide information on how to update specific programs or services: Check your home broadband … [Read more...] about Depending on technology during COVID-19
Watch recording of Helen Sword's “Writing and Wellbeing” workshop Are the pressures of productivity, perfectionism, and/or the pandemic taking a toll on your health and well-being? Helen Sword assures you that you can establish a calming, nurturing writing routine that will replenish your physical and emotional energy rather than sucking you dry. If you were not able to … [Read more...] about FCTL events and announcements
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