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The following is a list of the educators receiving the #iteachmsu Educator Award from College of Arts & Letters. For more information on these awards, check out the article entitled "#iteachmsu Educator Awards".
John Olle: John has been an incredible mentor to College of Education online master's degree advisors. He has a wealth of institutional knowledge and is always willing to support you, as you learn more to support your own students. He goes above and beyond in responding to questions in a thoughtful and student-centered manner. John is solution-oriented and helps you solve whatever student or system challenge you are working through. I am the graduate advisor I am today because of John's mentorship. The College of Education is incredibly lucky to have John as an advising educator leader.
Sandro Barros: I'd like to thank Dr. Barros for his endless dedication to his students' learning and well-being. He has provided so much support to me over the past four years as I've navigated my doctoral journey. He gives me the space I need to explore and be true to myself while also sharing possible directions and relevant resources. Most importantly, Dr. Barros has supported my emotional well-being during a time that can be isolating, depressing, and demoralizing (graduate studies during a pandemic). We need more humans who are as caring, wise, and humble as Dr. Barros!  
Anyone can recognize a fellow Spartan for their contributions to MSU's teaching and learning mission or for how they made a lasting impression on your experience. All you have to do is click "Thank an Educator" in the left panel of iteach.msu.edu. From there you'll see a short form where you can enter the name, netID, and a short story of the educator you'd like to recognize.

The following is a list of the educators receiving the #iteachmsu Educator Award from all other educator units. For more information on these awards, check out the article entitled "#iteachmsu Educator Awards".
Human Resources
Amanda Farrar: Amanda was THE integral component in helping me navigate onboarding to a new role at MSU. Though my transition was messy (from graduate student employee to full time employee) and Amanda wasn't always the "power person"; she helped me feel heard, gave great recommendations, and followed up promptly. At such a large organization and at such a complicated time, I felt overwhelmed and stuck in the lack of clarity I felt around my transition... Amanda helped me feel like (and see how) things were moving.
 
Hub for Innovation in Learning and Technology
Jerry Rhead: Jerry is one of the kindest, down-to-earth people I've met in my multiple years at MSU. He brings a wealth of experience and expertise everywhere he goes, but shares it in a way that is always accessible and collegial. I've never felt a sense of competition around Jerry. He always lifts others up. What an amazing colleague, friend, and educator.
 
Breana  Yaklin: Bre deserves a huge shout out for her leadership of the SOIREE and ASPIRE efforts. Countless times across the past six months, I've heard rave reviews from instructors who had to pivot their courses last minute due to Covid19. Not only has Bre designed an experience that introduces other educators to online teaching and learning, but also helps those who have been working in the online space revisit their courses to ensure they're aligned with best practices. Breana Yaklin is a meta educator... teaching other educators in a way that helps them be better!
 
Summer Issawi: Thank you for your role as mentor for the 2020-2021 Hub Faculty Fellow Project, and I want to especially thank you for participating as a judge in the MSU/ISS Film Festival and for providing so many thoughtful comments on the individual student films. You might not always received feedback on your particular impact on actual students in our MSU classes, but I am here to publicly thank and acknowledge your very important and positive impact on instructors and students at MSU. You are appreciated!
 
Ashley Braman: I'm a learning designer working with faculty to design experiential, interdisciplinary courses at MSU. Ashley Braman is the project manager in our unit and this year her support, advice, and skills have made a huge difference in my work on these courses. In the last few months, she helped me build next year's budget, consulted on our quarterly reporting, and helped me strategize about future trajectories for this project. The latter especially was a huge help before presenting those plans to our director for his decision. As a project lead, I'm much better equipped for success being able to draw on Ashley's expertise. My work goes so much more smoothly now that I can reach out to a competent and insightful project manager with issues big and small. In addition, she has been a wonderful resource during work-from-home as we struggle with productivity under covid and work-life balance; she makes herself available to check-in and support her team and help us find solutions that are a good fit for our situations. Ashley's work definitely makes a difference to our academic projects, and that's why she deserves a big thank you.
 
Integrative Studies in Social Science
Alison Rautman: I love Dr. Rautman and I think she is handling the online teaching very well! She is always checking in on her students and making sure we are keeping up with our material!
 
Center for Statistical Training and Consulting (CSTAT)
Sanket Jantre: Sanket provides thorough and thoughtful advice on statistical methods for research projects at CSTAT. He is also a member for the student organization Statistics in the Community (STATCOM) that provides pro bono statistical consulting to local nonprofit, governmental, and community service organizations and was a team leader for a project in 2020 working on an interactive online tool designed for analyzing water pollution samples. Sanket was selected for a competitive internship position with the National Science Foundation Mathematical Sciences Graduate Internship program for summer 2021 to explore probabilistic deep learning methods at Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico. Congratulations!
 
Sichao Wang: Sichao is very engaged in helping MSU graduate students and scholars in their research at CSTAT. She is president of the student organization Statistics in the Community (STATCOM) that provides pro bono statistical consulting to local nonprofit, governmental, and community service organizations. Sichao has a wide range of interest in statistical topics and takes every opportunity to learn new skills through seminars and workshops.
 
Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education Office
Jim Lucas:

Dr. Lucas has made an exceptional impact on my life as a professor, a mentor, and a friend. Throughout my time at MSU he has always offered a helping hand, and has been willing to go the extra distance to help me achieve my goals. MSU is truly lucky to have someone like Dr. Lucas.
Dr. Lucas is the most influential instructor that I've ever had and having him in my life has helped me grow tremendously as a student at MSU. He gave me the support I needed to choose a path that is typically discouraged by society and encourages me to reach my full potential. I do best learning in an open environment, and Dr. Lucas creates this by making students feel as though their voice matters in the world. Dr. Lucas carries his variety of passions into the classroom and inspires me to be inventive, knowledgeable, and passionate. 
I consider myself extremely blessed to have Dr. Lucas as one of my first professors during my academic career. When I came to MSU, I was apprehensive based on the horror stories I had heard about college instructors. From the get-go, Dr. Lucas had an extremely inviting classroom. Not only was the course content in UGS101 interesting, but he designed his classroom in a way where every student could feel at home. He stimulated interesting discussions each class period, and every week his course was the highlight of my busy schedule. He was not afraid to joke around with students, and I felt like I was able to connect with Dr. Lucas on a personal level. I was sad when the semester ended, as I thought it would also mean the end of my relationship with Dr. Lucas. Instead, Dr. Lucas went above and beyond his duty as an instructor, becoming not only a mentor but a friend. As I am set to graduate next semester, I look back and think of all the support Dr. Lucas has provided over the years, be it academic or personal. I am confident that as I move to medical school and beyond, Dr. Lucas will continue being an important figure in my life. While I have met some really great professors at Michigan State University, they all pale in comparison to the enormous positive impact Dr. Lucas has had on me.
He was my professor at my study abroad 2 summers ago, and he has been like my second father type figure, helping me around throughout my freshman year at MSU
Through two classes and a study abroad trip with Dr. Lucas over the years, he has not only showed his capability to reach various types of students on a wide variety of topics, but he has shown a true desire to raise important issues, for students as individuals as well as the world as a whole, and explore them in a meaningful way. Dr. Lucas has changed my views on topics I felt nihilistic towards or was misguided in my judgement on, from commercial whaling to minority representation in film, and everything in between. He takes it upon himself to prioritize such valuable discussion both in the classroom and outside of it, and I have come to know Dr. Lucas as an extraordinary professor as well as a great friend.

 
Technology at State
Nick Noel: Nick dedicated himself to supporting instructors with the transition to online. He worked tirelessly to lead hundreds through a course peer-review process through the summer, and has been working to provide workshops and training about key instructional technologies. He works hard to collaborate with others across campus and improve the teaching and learning experience for instructors and students.
 
Kevin Henley

Kevin is always willing to help on projects, troubleshoot issues, or research solutions. He has a wide breadth of knowledge, but also understand things deeply, and can apply his experience across a broad spectrum of issues. Kevin isn't a member of my team, but he is still an invaluable part of it, and IT as a whole.
Kevin is an excellent collaborator. He thinks through educator issues when the learning takes place virtually, knows a lot about platforms and how they do/not work for learners, and always has creative ideas on how to solve problems and make things better. He is endlessly patient, and helps everyone feel like their voices are heard.

 
Drew Beach: RCPD had a difficult issue we were trying to resolve that dealt with a students D2L exam and whether they received the correct testing accommodations. The student was very upset and the instructor was adamant they had provided the accommodations correctly. Drew Breach stepped in and took time to walk me through exactly what happened, explained how the instructor misunderstood the process to extend testing time. He then provided additional information about D2L settings for my knowledge, offered to work with the instructor on further training, and typed up a detailed email with screen shots and helpful information so we could better advise faculty in the future. I was very thankful for the extra effort Drew provided to help. The student was even more grateful as it made a substantial difference in his grade and success in the course. During these difficult times and having to navigate technology in new ways, it is great to have caring and supportive IT staff!!! Thank YOU!
 
Libraries
Jessica Sender: Jessica worked through the summer and into the fall to support the transition to online. She jumped in to help develop and facilitate training and workshops to support instructors with the move to online. She is working to connect librarians across campus to support teaching and learning efforts in new ways.   
 
Susan Kendall: Susan has presented at many workshops and meeting with faculty to educate others about copyright law and how to adjust for copyright in the online environment. She's become active in the SOIREE workshop to teach others about copyright and answer questions. She volunteered to write a page for the ASPIRE workshop and has worked diligently to support and teach others about copyright in their courses. 
 
Julie Taylor: Julie is a gem in the landscape of MSU. I originally reached out to Julie in regards to a personal book printing project (which turned out beautifully, thanks to her). After having such a great experience working with her asynchronously, we scheduled a proactive meeting regarding formatting for another larger project. A short zoom call with her was not only pleasant (as far as company goes) but informative and will save me tons of time and headache as I begin a huge writing/formatting project. If only I had found her before I was trying to submit my dissertation - so much frustration could have been circumnavigated. I will be telling all my colleagues and friends still working on their dissertations to reach out to Julie! What a lifesaver (especially during covid-life which is already so stressful on the daily). Big love for Julie!
 
University Outreach and Engagement
Diane Doberneck: Diane is one of the most astounding people I've had the pleasure of getting to know during my time at MSU. Diane regards and value everyone she encounters for their knowledge and lived experience- and on top of that is a global leader in her field. Down to earth, kind, and collaborative- Diane is one of MSU's educators who truly lifts others up. She is a joy to work with, a wealth of knowledge, and to top it all off helps other educators at MSU utilize practices to engage in partnership with communities!
 
WorkLife Office
John Girdwood: John has been an exceptional example of flexibility and innovation in a rapidly changing landscape. He helped advance technology usage in the office prior to the pandemic. This allowed the office to quickly adjust to online educational and community connection events which helped the university faculty and staff populations adjust to the unknowns of the drastically shifting landscape of work and life. John is an incredible collaborator who shares ideas that continue to enhance the topics and audience reach for WorkLife Office programming. He's been a wonderful influence in my life and I've enjoyed working alongside him.
Tiana Carter: Tiana jumped into the deep end with a new role in the middle of a crisis situation and a quickly shifting landscape of work. She continues to adapt to her changing role while connecting with and inspiring the people that she meets along the way. I've seen the impact that she's had on educational and community connection events over the course of the past six months. She is a talented organizer who focuses on a commitment to follow thru and keeps the many variable pieces moving forward. She has been a delightful addition to the WorkLife team and I'm so grateful to have her as part of my life.Jaimie Hutchison: Jaimie has been an incredible force for good over the past year. I appreciate her answers and messages on Facebook. She helped me feel included even though I was isolated and gave the campus a friendly face for information and guidance! She definitely made a difference.
 
Barbara Roberts: Barbara and her team have made such a big impact over this past year. Knowing I have a place I can go to and ask questions during a time of such uncertainty has felt very comforting. I am grateful for what she does for MSU!Anyone can recognize a fellow Spartan for their contributions to MSU's teaching and learning mission or for how they made a lasting impression on your experience. All you have to do is click "Thank an Educator" in the left panel of iteach.msu.edu. From there you'll see a short form where you can enter the name, netID, and a short story of the educator you'd like to recognize.

Dr. Mark Auslander serves as director of the Michigan State University Museum and is an associate professor of Anthropology and History at Michigan State University. According to his bio at the MSU Museum Dr. Auslander is a sociocultural and historical anthropologist, who works at the intersection of ritual practice, aesthetics, environmental transformation, kinship, and political consciousness in sub-saharan Africa and the African Diaspora. With his students, Dr. Auslander has led numerous community engaged/service learning courses, partnering with vulnerable communities in developing collaborative exhibitions, documentary projects, and social justice initiatives, such as restoring and documenting historically African American cemeteries; collaboratively curating art exhibitions with African refugee communities; and co-curating poetry performances with incarcerated youth in correctional facilities. Here's what a fellow Spartan had to say about Dr. Auslander's impact:"Mark is a brilliant individual and MSU is fortunate to have him head up the MSU Museum. The way Mark works across the university while still being newer to MSU sets a standard we can all learn from. His depth and breadth of knowledge is significant, and he has taken on some of the most challenging projects on behalf of the university and makes it look easy. I am happy to know someone of his caliber and appreciate his partnership." For more on the MSU Museum: https://www.museum.msu.edu/To read Dr. Auslander's full bio: https://www.museum.msu.edu/employees/mark-auslander/To thank an educator yourself: http://bit.ly/ThankanEdMSU  

Here's what one Spartan had to say bout Dr. Rozeboom...
"As my academic program advisor, Dr. Rozeboom has provided outstanding guidance and support. His leadership and time commitment to myself and other students, separates him as an incredible educator, leader, and role model. As a graduate student, Dr. Rozeboom, though already very busy and loaded with research and coursework, took the time to commit to my education and professional development. He is always looking for ways to better himself and his students. He pursues integrity and sets an example of humble leadership. I am thankful for all Dr. Rozeboom has done and continues to do for myself, the Animal Science Department, and the State of Michigan as a whole."
 

 
According to the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources website, Dr. Dale Rozeboom's scholarship focuses on animal agriculture, the environment, and enhancing the profitability of pork production. Establishing and maintain a sustainable balance of our animal agriculture, natural resources, and social fabric has been and is a pressing challenge and opportunity he sees for the future. "His extension and teaching scholarship have led to discovery and development of new knowledge, practices, and technologies to help bolster environmental stewardship and sustainable pork production. His undergraduate instruction is 'cutting edge' because of his extension work with farmers & the integrated programming approach with applied research." 
 
Learn more about Dale's work here: https://www.canr.msu.edu/people/dale_rozeboom

This week, we are featuring, Nick Noel, Interim Manager of the Instructional Technology and Development Team, within the Department of Academic Technology in IT Services at MSU. Nick was recognized via iteach.msu.edu's Thank and Educator Initiative! We encourage MSU community members to nominate high-impact Spartan educators (via our Thank an Educator form) regularly!
Read more about Nick’s perspectives below. #iteachmsu's questions are bolded below, followed by his responses! 
You were recognized via the Thank an Educator Initiative. In one word, what does being an educator mean to you?  
It's difficult to pick a single word, but if I had to choose I'd say empowerment.
Share with me what this word/quality looks like in your practice?
I want teachers to feel that they are able to design and implement their courses in the way that they find the most effective. I want students to feel empowered by the course to contribute to the goals of the course, and make connections to their lives and interests.
Have your ideas on this changed over time? if so how?
Over time, I have increasingly advocated for greater student agency and collaboration. Basically, I have realized that while it is possible to design a course that anticipates all of the variations in backgrounds, interest, skills, and abilities of the students, it is a lot easier to just ask students what they want to get out of the course, what their goals are, and be flexible in how they demonstrate their knowledge, then build the norms of the course with them.
Tell me more about your educational “setting.” This can include, but not limited to departmental affiliations, community connections, co-instructors, and students. (Aka, where do you work?)
I am the Interim Manager of the Instructional Technology and Development Team, within the Department of Academic Technology in IT Services. We are a team of 8, with 5 postdoc positions and 4 Information Technologists positions. We all have different areas that we specialize in, but for the most part, we work on similar projects.
What is a challenge you experience in your educator role?
There are a few challenges I face, the one that comes up often when we’re consulting on a course is the balance of flexibility for students, without making it overwhelming for instructors. So we will often be in the role of advocating for student agency, while also anticipating potential bottlenecks that will lead to the instructors getting burned out during the course. We have a lot of dedicated and hardworking educators at MSU, and they often want to do really amazing things. So it can be a little strange to subtly advocate for their emotional and physical health while designing a course. However, we trust that the people we work with know their limits, and we’re also here to support them if they need to make changes during the course.
Any particular “solutions” or “best practices” you’ve found that help you support student success at the university despite/in the face of this? What are practices you utilize that help you feel successful as an educator?
In terms of best practices, implementing learning  authentic experiences, whenever possible, is really useful. That means trying to create an environment as close to what students experience outside of the course. So allowing for flexibility, student input, and even access to reference materials, when an exam is necessary, can all lead to more authentic and effective learning experiences.
What topics or ideas about teaching and learning would you like to see discussed on the iteach.msu.edu platform? Why do you think this conversation is needed at msu?
Student-focused vs instructor-focused courses is a common discussion in my work. But I would love to see a conversation around the unification of the student and instructor experience so that the course becomes exciting and interesting for everyone involved.
At various times throughout many courses, students and instructors are teaching and learning from each other, so though it might be difficult at times, it’s important to make that an intentional part of the experience.
What are you looking forward to (or excited to be a part of) next semester?
I’m new to my role, so it’s been interesting to see how the people and the dynamics of my team have changed over time. It’s been really awesome to see. So, in general, I’m excited to see that process continue.
Specifically, we are thinking of ways to provide opportunities for instructors to create things and engage in meaningful conversations around the tools and practices that we teach. I’m really excited to experiment with it and see how it works out.
Don't forget to celebrate individuals you see making a difference in teaching, learning, or student success at MSU with #iteachmsu's Thank an Educator initiative. You might just see them appear in the next feature! Follow the MSU Hub Twitter account to see other great content from the #iteachmsu Commons as well as educators featured every week during #ThankfulThursdays.

This week, we are featuring Dr. Crystal Eustice, Assistant Professor of Practice, Academic Adviser, and Internship Coordinator in MSU’s Department of Community Sustainability. Dr. Eustice was recognized via iteach.msu.edu's Thank and Educator Initiative! We encourage MSU community members to nominate high-impact Spartan educators (via our Thank an Educator form) regularly!
Read more about Dr. Eustice’s perspectives below. #iteachmsu's questions are bolded below, followed by her responses!

You were recognized via the Thank an Educator Initiative. In one word, what does being an educator mean to you? 
Leadership
Share with me what this word/quality looks like in your practice?
I use the word “leadership”, because leadership in itself takes many different forms depending on the person and the context. To me, this is what being an educator means as well. To meet students where they are, to be what the students need to learn, to instill curiosity, to guide students in developing new skills... 
Have your ideas on this changed over time? if so how?
Over time, being an educator has shifted from feeling like I always need to know the answer for my students, to allowing the questions (theirs and mine) to guide us in exploring solutions. It’s shifted to me passing leadership in the classroom over to the students as they build confidence and start pursuing answers and activities that guide their own learning.
Tell me more about your educational “setting.” This can include, but not limited to departmental affiliations, community connections, co-instructors, and students. (Aka, where do you work?)
I am faculty member in the Department of Community Sustainability (CSUS) in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. I also serve as an Academic Advisor for 2 of our 3 majors in CSUS, as well as the Internship Coordinator.
What is a challenge you experience in your educator role?
Wearing three hats in my position often creates challenges in terms of how to best engage students in all three areas in authentic ways and build relationships with my students. 
Any particular “solutions” or “best practices” you’ve found that help you support student success at the university despite/in the face of this?
To show students support and engage them, I blend all three roles within my job regardless of what “hat” I’m wearing. Meaning, when I teach, I work to help build students transferable skills that will benefit them as they pursue and take on professional internships. I also work to communicate advising and employment information with students in my role as educator in the classroom, as well as serving as their internship coordinator, and academic advisor. Largely, supporting student success means supporting the whole student, in multiple ways, and making time and space to do so in my various roles.
What are practices you utilize that help you feel successful as an educator?
I seek feedback from my students about their experiences in my courses, as well as their overall experiences at MSU (i.e., in other courses). What’s working for them and what’s not; what resources have been most helpful to them, etcetera. This helps me evaluate and improve my leadership in all three of my roles.

Don't forget to celebrate individuals you see making a difference in teaching, learning, or student success at MSU with #iteachmsu's Thank an Educator initiative. You might just see them appear in the next feature! 

MSU Educational Technology Summit
June 2 - 5, 2025
This event aims to familiarize instructors, staff, and students with campus technologies supporting teaching and learning. This year, there will be workshops and presentations on useful tips and instructor experiences using technology tools and campus resources such as: Camtasia, Packback, Eli Review, 3D Printing, Quality Matters, Crowdmark, Knowledge Commons, Online Whiteboards, Virtual Reality, D2L, AI, OneNote Class, Spartan A11y, Stable Links, Zoom, iClicker, Open Educational Resources (OER), and more!Interested in attending? You can enroll for the MSU Educational Technology Summit on D2L now! Zoom registration links for all virtual meetings are available by enrolling in the 2025 Educational Technology Summit on D2L. Please enroll for the D2L course and, once in the D2L course, register for each Zoom session you plan to attend. Descriptions of each session and topics covered are available on the D2L course as well. Or you can register to attend through LibCal.
Monday June 2, 2025
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
AI Playground
The AI Playground is a virtual drop-in space where you can explore creative and practical ways to use AI in teaching and learning. No prep or pressure—just come as you are and see what’s possible!
Presented by MSU IT EdTech / EducationalTechnology@msu.edu
 
10:00 AM - 10:50 AMEli Review: Exploring How to Improve Feedback Across Multiple DisciplinesPresented by Casey McArdle / cmcardle@msu.edu WRAC11:00 AM - 11:50 AMInvestigating the Relationship of Quality Matters (QM) on Online Student Engagement in Higher EducationPresented by David Goodrich / daveg@msu.edu CTLI1:00 PM - 1:50 PMTransforming Clinical Training with Virtual Reality: A Campus-Wide OpportunityPresented by Andy Greger / gregeran@msu.edu College of Nursing2:00 PM - 2:50 PMTeaching with the OneNote Class Notebook and TeamsPresented by Kevin Markle / marklek2@broad.msu.edu Broad College - Accounting and Information Systems3:00 PM - 3:50 PMFrom Live to Library: Enabling Inclusive, Adaptive Learning through Zoom and MediaSpacePresented by Keith LeRoux & Stephen Elmer / lerouxk1@msu.edu, elmerst2@msu.edu Statewide Campus System College of Osteopathic Medicine
 
Tuesday June 3, 2025
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
AI Playground
The AI Playground is a virtual drop-in space where you can explore creative and practical ways to use AI in teaching and learning. No prep or pressure—just come as you are and see what’s possible!
Presented by MSU IT EdTech / EducationalTechnology@msu.edu
 
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM3D Printing and Modeling for EveryonePresented by Amanda Tickner / atickner@msu.edu MSU Libraries Makerspace11:00 AM - 11:50 AMGetting Started with KCWorks, the New Knowledge Commons Repository!Presented by Larissa Babak / babaklar@msu.edu Knowledge Commons1:00 PM - 1:50 PMD2L Checklists: A Simple Tool to Improve Course NavigationPresented by Andrea Bierema / abierema@msu.edu Center for Integrative Studies in General Science & Dept. of Integrative Biology2:00 PM - 2:50 PMNeuroSupport GPT: Demonstrating the Design Process of a Custom GPT for Inclusive TeachingPresented by Min Zhuang / zhuangm2@msu.edu EDLI3:00 PM - 3:50 PMFrom Classroom to Text: Leveraging SMS for Real-Time Learning and Student SupportPresented by Christina Bridges & Julia Barnes / bridgec3@msu.edu & barne454@msu.edu Strategic Retention Unit, Office of Undergraduate Education
 
Wednesday June 4, 2025
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
AI Playground
The AI Playground is a virtual drop-in space where you can explore creative and practical ways to use AI in teaching and learning. No prep or pressure—just come as you are and see what’s possible!
Presented by MSU IT EdTech / EducationalTechnology@msu.edu
 
10:00 AM - 10:50 AMGetting Started with Camtasia and SnagitPresented by Casey Seiter / c.seiter@techsmith.com TechSmith11:00 AM - 11:50 AMSimple Tools, Big Impact: Modifying Learning Environments with Simple Tech for Non-English SpeakersPresented by Allison Peterson & Cathy Lugibihl / peter382@msu.edu & lugibihl@msu.edu Student Life & Engagement, Human Resources - Talent Development Team1:00 PM - 1:50 PMRemoving Barriers to Learning: Improve D2L Course Usability and Accessibility with Ally/Presented by Kevin Henley & Sam Abele/ henley@msu.edu & abelesam@msu.edu IT-Educational Technology
2:00 PM - 2:50 PMCall Us Irresponsible: Designing Online Curricula for the AI EraPresented by Lisa Batchelder & Sarah Freye/ schulma7@msu.edu & freyesar@msu.edu IT-Educational Technology3:00 PM - 3:50 PMClassroom Engagement Made Simple: iClickerPresented by David Maltby / David.Maltby@Macmillan.com iClicker
 
Thursday June 5, 2025
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
AI Playground
The AI Playground is a virtual drop-in space where you can explore creative and practical ways to use AI in teaching and learning. No prep or pressure—just come as you are and see what’s possible!
Presented by MSU IT EdTech / EducationalTechnology@msu.edu
 
10:00 AM - 10:50 AMUsing Technology Tools to Engage Students in Extensive ReadingPresented by Wenying Zhou / zhouweny@msu.edu Dept. of Linguistics, Languages, and Cultures11:00 AM - 11:50 AMOnline Whiteboards: Enhancing Teaching, Collaboration, and Community BuildingPresented by Ellie Louson & Makena Neal / lousonel@msu.edu & mneal@msu.edu CTLI & Lyman Briggs College1:00 PM - 1:50 PMAI in the ClassroomPresented by Koelling / jorie.koelling@packback.co Packback
2:00 PM - 2:50 PMStable Links for Electronic ResourcesPresented by Kristen Lee / leekrist@msu.edu MSU Libraries3:00 PM - 3:50 PMThe Best of Both Worlds: The Academic Security of In-Person Assessments and the Ease of Digital GradingPresented by Phillip C,. Delekta / delektap@msu.edu Dept. of Microbiology, Genetics, & Immunology

We'd like to introduce you to one of this month's featured educators, Dr. Kevin Elliott. Kevin received his PhD in History and Philosophy of Science from the University of Notre Dame. He is currently an Associate Professor in MSU’s Lyman Briggs College, with joint appointments in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife and the Department of Philosophy. His research lies at the intersection of the philosophy of science and practical ethics. According to the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr. Elliott's scholarship is related to social issues raised by environmental pollution. Additionally, he is the author of the book Is a Little Pollution Good for You? Incorporating Societal Values in Environmental Research (Oxford University Press, 2011) and is currently leading an NSF grant to study how diversity within environmental science teams affects their ethical standards and practices. His courses relate to the philosophy of science, science policy, and conservation ethics.
 
According to a fellow spartan... "Kevin is an exceptional educator and mentor at MSU, and his interdisciplinarity is perhaps the greatest testament to his skill and talents in educating students and producing quality scholarship. Kevin is also a very kind, respectful, thoughtful, and empathetic educator, inspiring these same qualities in each of his students and mentees. He is also sufficiently attentive to students' questions and comments, especially in interactive or discussion-based classroom settings. Kevin is also the kind of educator who actively seeks out new opportunities for scholarship or service with students, and I sincerely appreciate his capacity for selfless giving and interdisciplinary collaboration. Kevin is a well-respected educator and philosopher, and he deserves great recognition for his unique personality, behavioral, and scholarly qualities, which collectively makes being educated by him both thoroughly enjoyable and meaningful."