Call for Proposals for the 33rd Showcase on Teaching and Learning The Showcase on Teaching and Learning is scheduled for August 15, 2018. The FCTL Advisory Council invites faculty to submit presentation proposals that highlight teaching practices and would appeal to faculty across disciplines and all levels of experience. The deadline for submissions is March 23. Submit … [Read more...] about FCTL Events and Announcements
Date: Thursday, February 15 Time: 3:30–5:00 p.m. Location: GLAS 101 Presenter: Dr. Josh Smith (MSU Representative on MDHE Core Curriculum Advisory Committee) Attend an open forum to learn about the Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer Act (CORE 42). The open forum will include: Background on the principles and purpose of CORE 42 Structure of CORE 42 … [Read more...] about Attend CORE 42 Open Forum
Effective Spring 2018, the minimum credit requirement for an undergraduate degree has been reduced from 125 to 120. While this reduction applies to all undergraduate students, it is important to note that some major programs will still require more than 120 credits to complete. With this in mind, all degree audits have been revised to reflect the new requirement. Students who … [Read more...] about Change in General Baccalaureate Degree Requirement
Excellence in Advising Support Award The success of academic advising at Missouri State University depends on the contributions of academic advisors, student advisees, and many helpful individuals on campus who support academic advising through their work. To accomplish our mission, the Provost’s Academic Advising Council recognizes how much we rely on individuals across … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations – Excellence in Advising Awards
Online Course Development Boot Camp Date: January 8–12, 2018 Times: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Registration deadline is Tuesday, October 31. Want help with developing an online course? This one-week immersive-style workshop will provide faculty with hands-on training and work time to develop an online course. At the end of the boot camp, faculty will have developed a … [Read more...] about FCTL events and announcements
Date: Wednesday, September 20 Time: 3:30–5:00 p.m. Location: Strong Hall 201 The Graduate College will offer a presentation on how to write a competitive proposal for internal funding. We will discuss guidelines for Faculty Research Grants, Summer Faculty Fellowships, and International Travel Grants. The presentation will be followed by … [Read more...] about Preparing a Successful Internal Grant Application
If you’re thinking of leading a short-term study away program, please consider these Study Away opportunities: Study Away Fair The Study Away Fair will be held on Thursday, September 14 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the PSU Atrium. Meet program providers and fellow faculty members who are leading short-term programs. Discuss your ideas and review the proposal process with … [Read more...] about Thinking of Leading a Short-term Study Away Program?
Nominations due Friday, December 16 The Missouri State University Foundation Awards for Excellence in Teaching, Research, and Service are intended to provide incentives for continued performance to a select number of full-time faculty who evidence significant accomplishments in teaching, research and/or creative activities and service. The awards are funded by the Missouri … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations for Foundation Awards