Instructor Jumpstart: Part 1 In-Person / Online

Join the Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation (CTLI)- in partnership with the Office for Faculty and Academic Staff Development (OFASD)- for a two part introduction to high-level topics related to quality, inclusive teaching at Michigan State University. Each session in “Instructor Jumpstart” is a one-hour, hybrid, presentation, co-facilitated by Drs. Makena Neal and Ellie Louson.

Upon completion of this learning experience, participants will be able to:

participants will be able to identify key principles of quality and inclusive teaching practices at MSU
participants will recognize core strategies for creating an engaging and equitable learning environment
participants will describe foundational concepts related to effective instructional design and inclusive pedagogy.

The in-person location for this session is the Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation. Please join us in the Main Library, Room W207. For directions to W207, please visit the Room Locations page.

Date:: Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Time:: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Time Zone:: Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:: Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation
Audience:: Educator Network In-Class Educators

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This series is highly recommended for anyone new to MSU with a teaching appointment, but is relevant to any educator looking for a refresher at the start of the semester!
Note: this series is an overview of key considerations for in-class instructors. Additional Educator Onboarding workshops throughout the academic year will provide the opportunity to explore many topics and their pedagogical implications in depth.

This offering is in alignment with MSU 2030 Strategic Plan: Staff and Faculty Success, Objectives 1, 2 & 3.

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Instructor Jumpstart: Part 1 In-Person / Online