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A Look at Academic Tools in the New MSU SIS

Story 2021-02-25

The Academic Advising and Tutoring Appointment System, Degree Audit and Planner are just a few pieces of functionality the SIS Project team has been working to bring to campus.

Teena Gerhardt Wins Teaching Award, Zoombombed by President and Provost

Story 2021-01-28

by Annie Dubois

Kognito is MSU's Newest Tool to Help Distressed Students and Faculty

Story 2021-01-28

Knowing what to say and do with a distressed student can be difficult. That’s where the new Kognito program comes in.

Meet Jonelle Golding, New Interim Director of University Advising

Story 2021-01-28

She has consulted on New Student Orientation, trained advisors, and advised students in many capacities from their first semester on campus through completion.

General Education with a Twist: Material Culture Research to Festival of Student-Created Films

Story 2021-01-28

by Erica Venton

Latest Student Survey Provides Actionable Data

Story 2021-01-28

The survey of all undergrads identifies both heroes and areas of concern.

Taking the Initiative - January Update

Story 2021-01-28

by Renata Opoczynski, Assistant Dean for Student Success Assessment and Strategic Initiatives

Students are Buried in Email. We're Going to Fix It.

Story 2020-11-24

It is no surprise that in this deluge of emails, important ones are falling through the cracks.

Dr. James Lucas Wins Award for Excellence in Education Abroad Curriculum Design

Story 2020-11-24

Far more than a simple historical tour, the course familiarizes students with a wide range of concepts through the lens of leadership theory.

The launch of the new Campus Student Success Group

Story 2020-10-29

I am excited for the energy the group has and look forward to engaging with them, and all of you, in the years to come to enact a student success strategy on campus.

Spartans Innovate to Stay One Step Ahead of COVID-19

Story 2020-10-29

When innovation, collaboration, and adaptability are called for, Spartans will rise to the occasion.

From Migrant Worker to FRIB Engineer: One Student’s Journey

Story 2020-10-29

A transformative decade changes a student's destiny and, unexpectedly, brings him closer to his father.

Redesigning the Large Lecture Course at MSU

Story 2020-10-28

A new model for teaching classes at scale in ways that promote equity and student learning by adopting hybrid modes of instruction.

Students Identified Their Needs—How Will We React? Student Success Launch Recap

Story 2020-09-30

To say the student stories and experiences shared were impactful is an understatement.

New Mentoring Program Represents What is Best About MSU Staff

Story 2020-09-30

Circles of Success emerged from many individuals working together toward clearly defined priorities, a little synchronicity, and a lot of eleventh-hour collaboration.

SIS Modernization Project Campus Engagement Webinar, Oct. 15

Story 2020-09-29

You can submit questions you may have for the Project team in the “Questions & Comments” field during registration.

New Data Shows Student Success Gains in First Year Seminar Course

Story 2020-09-29

"Seeing measurable impact on student success is undoubtedly due to the tremendous commitment of UGS 110 and BUS 101 instructors."

Putting Mental Health at the Forefront of Policing

Story 2020-08-27

The MSU Police Department is working to integrate a holistic, mental health approach into every aspect of their interactions with the public.

Data Analytics and Strategic Initiatives Unit Helps with Complex Student Success Issues

Story 2020-08-27

The new Student Success Data Analytics and Strategic Initiatives unit in the Associate Provost of Undergraduate Education office is here to help you.

Counseling and Psychiatric Services Offering Extensive Portfolio of Services Virtually

Story 2020-08-27

It is strongly encouraged that advisors, instructors, and staff familiarize themselves with CAPS services.

For Dr. John Jackson, the Remote Learning Recipe is Dad Jokes, Social Cohesion, and Trust

Story 2020-08-26

More than thirty years of teaching complex subject matter to undergraduates has left him with a piece of wisdom he hopes will be at the foreground of faculty’s thinking as MSU begins a semester of remote learning.

New Tech in Classrooms Delivers a Quality Experience for Remote Learners

Story 2020-07-30

The new technology in classrooms is focused on presentational quality and interactivity.

Student Success Launch 2020

Story 2020-07-30

The planning committee will work to make sure that participants are still able to contribute their thoughts and ideas related to student success.

Mid-SURE 2020 Begins August 4

Story 2020-07-28

The virtual event will showcase MSU's diverse array of undergraduate research.

Thank an Educator: Where MSU Educators Can Show Their Colleagues Gratitude

Story 2020-07-28

The “Thank an Educator” portion of the social platform is a space to shout out our praise for colleagues who inspired us with their aptitude or kindness.

From Full-time Auto Worker to Graduate: Lawrence Stallworth

Story 2020-06-25

Overcoming doubt, finding community, pursuing passions.

UGS 100: A New, Comprehensive NSO Course

Story 2020-05-28

Dr. Jim Lucas and Dr. Sarah Gretter talk about helping the New Student Orientation team create an online, for-credit NSO course.

Undergrad is Saving Lives in a Dark Season: Spotlight on Cadet Colin Woods

Story 2020-05-28

What would be grueling, harrowing work for most people is the ideal job for the soon-to-be-sophomore, who is on a pre-nursing track at MSU.

Dr. Portia Watkins Appointed to Governor’s Task Force

Story 2020-05-28

She has recently been selected to serve on a committee for one of the Governor’s Task Forces: the Citizen Review Panel for the Governor’s Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect.

Taking the Initiative - April Update

Story 2020-04-30

As the new Assistant Dean of Student Success Assessment and Strategic Initiatives, I wanted to take a moment to share some of my current ideas for student success strategy.

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From the Associate Provost

Silos and seeds  2023-01-26

I have been thinking lately about the ways in which we collaborate across this large and complex institution. It is certainly not easy, but we are getting better at using both old and new methods and resources to make positive changes at MSU.

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