24-25 Fellowship Cohorts Announced

The Office of Faculty and Academic Staff Development (OFASD) welcomes a new group of faculty, academic staff and leaders to the five cohort programs our office oversees: The Lilly Teaching Fellows, the Walter and Pauline Adams Academy Fellows, the Academic Leadership Fellows (ALF), The Big Ten Academic Alliance Academic Leadership Program (ALP) Fellows, the Big Ten Academic Alliance Department Executive Officer (DEO) Fellows.

We are pleased to announce the names of the 24 individuals taking part in these five prestigious programs for the 2024-25 academic year.

Learning Communities

Another way to think about connecting in the coming year is through the array of Learning Communities. Supported by the Office of Faculty and Academic Staff Development since 2004, the Learning Communities offer safe spaces for discussions on curriculum, pedagogy, leadership and administrative issues.

While each community varies in focus, all share three common traits: meeting at least eight times a year, exploring key educational themes, and welcoming all MSU instructional and administrative staff. For more information, and to participate in one of the 2024-25 Learning Communities, please contact the specific group facilitator. 

The Office of Faculty and Academic Staff Development works with all faculty, academic staff, and academic administrators at Michigan State University as they join the university, establish professional trajectories, and move through various stages of review, promotion, and growth. We offer and/or collaborate on a variety of structured workshops and small group opportunities throughout the year. 

formerly the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity

Michigan State University is proud to be an institutional member of NCFDD, a nationally recognized center dedicated to helping faculty, post-docs, and graduate students in navigating their academic careers coincidentally started by an MSU alum! Through our partnership, you can conveniently gain mentoring, tools, and support needed for success in the Academy.

For example, the “Monday Morning Mentor” might be a short reading to help start a productive week. With MSU’s institutional membership, you can access upcoming seminars, past documents, and recorded sessions. Use your MSU NetID to activate your free account on the NCFDD website.