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Creating a Wellness Plan
This playlist begins with an overview of how to set your whole self up for success in grad school, moves on to physical health, then talks about emotional health, and ends with resources related to the academic work of grad school and work/life balance
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Student Success Contacts and Resources
This Student Success playlist was created by Jeana-Dee Allen and Joyce Meier, members of the Educators Empowering Student Success Group (facilitated by Mary Beth Heeder and Jeno Rivera), which is working on the Faculty Improving Student Success Strategic Initiative. Each article in this playlist contains a list of resources that promote student success. All links provided are direct links (ONE CLICK) connecting you to contact information or an educator who can respond to your questions and/or help your students. Thank you for helping our students achieve their goals.
If you can not quickly find what you are looking for, please email Mary Beth Heeder, senior consultant and project manager for Student Learning and Success, (heeder@msu.edu) and we will respond within 24 business hours.
If you can not quickly find what you are looking for, please email Mary Beth Heeder, senior consultant and project manager for Student Learning and Success, (heeder@msu.edu) and we will respond within 24 business hours.
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Spring Conference on Teaching, Learning & Student Success 2021
This is a collection of all the sessions presented at the 2021 Spring Conference on Teaching, Learning, and Student Success. You can continute the conversation by logging in with your MSU netID and commenting on articles here. To view the full presentation recordings, please return to the Spring Conference page on D2L.
note: you must self enroll to access this page.
http://bit.ly/2021SpringConfEnroll
note: you must self enroll to access this page.
http://bit.ly/2021SpringConfEnroll
PEDAGOGICAL DESIGN
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Are you worried about a student?
In addition to referring students to CAPS directly, MSU offers resources for helping a student you have concerns about. This playlist has been developed to make finding those resources easy.
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Instruction, Feedback, Assessments & Centering Students in Remote Environments
This playlist is a growing collection of content aimed at supporting educators as they traverse ongoing shifts in teaching environment, procedures related to grading, and other uncertainties that results from ongoing pandemics... all the while keeping student success at the core of their work.
ASSESSING LEARNING
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MSU Libraries Wellness Resources for Students and Educators
The MSU Libraries maintains a collection of books and information about community services that provides easy, centralized, unmediated,and judgement-free access to health information and other resources that support wellness and student physical, emotional, and social well-being. In response to the shooting on MSU campus on February 13, 2023, the below links highlight some of the resources, including books and ebooks, available through the MSU Libraries.MSU Libraries Student Wellness Resources: GriefMSU Libraries Student Wellness Resources: TraumaStudent Health and Wellness Collection
We have brought together books and materials (including local support services) on topics like: LGBTQI identity, nutrition, counselling, mental health, trauma, housing, legal aid, disabilities, healthcare, sexuality, grief, and more.
While on campus, come visit the Student Health & Wellness Information Center in the south lobby of the Main Library.The Student Health and Wellness Collection was created as part of a MSU Libraries Microgrant, and developed by Andrea Kepsel and Iris Kovar-Gough.Additional Library ResourcesTeaching on Days After: Educating for Equity in the Wake of Injustice, Alyssa Hadley DunnHumanizing Grief in Higher Education: Narratives for Allyship and Hope, edited by Nicole Sieben and Stephanie Anne SheltonTrauma-Informed Pedagogies: A Guide for Responding to Crisis and Inequality in Higher Education, edited by Phyllis Thomson and Janice Carello
We have brought together books and materials (including local support services) on topics like: LGBTQI identity, nutrition, counselling, mental health, trauma, housing, legal aid, disabilities, healthcare, sexuality, grief, and more.
While on campus, come visit the Student Health & Wellness Information Center in the south lobby of the Main Library.The Student Health and Wellness Collection was created as part of a MSU Libraries Microgrant, and developed by Andrea Kepsel and Iris Kovar-Gough.Additional Library ResourcesTeaching on Days After: Educating for Equity in the Wake of Injustice, Alyssa Hadley DunnHumanizing Grief in Higher Education: Narratives for Allyship and Hope, edited by Nicole Sieben and Stephanie Anne SheltonTrauma-Informed Pedagogies: A Guide for Responding to Crisis and Inequality in Higher Education, edited by Phyllis Thomson and Janice Carello
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Disciplinary Content
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MSU Graduate Wellness Program
The Graduate Wellness Program supports graduate students in professional and personal endeavors. It is a collaboration between the Graduate School, the Olin Health Centers, the Counseling Center, Health4U, and the Employee Assistance Program.
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Striving for Financial Wellness
Graduate Student Life and Wellness at MSU provides this document for graduate students to explore information, tools, and resources for taking charge of money and planning a financially successful future.
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Creating a Wellness Plan - Next Steps
What's next to learn? If you're interested in learning more about wellness in grad school, try the "Managing Stress" playlist.
If you're interested in more resources about planning for the different parts of grad school, try the "Financial Planning" playlist or the "Setting Expectations" playlist.
If you want to consider a totally different facet of grad life, try the "Identifying Transferable Skills" playlist or the "Identifying Career Goals" playlist.
If you're interested in more resources about planning for the different parts of grad school, try the "Financial Planning" playlist or the "Setting Expectations" playlist.
If you want to consider a totally different facet of grad life, try the "Identifying Transferable Skills" playlist or the "Identifying Career Goals" playlist.
Posted by: Jessica Kane
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The Spartans Will, Spartans WELL Podcast:
As the pandemics continue to impact our personal lives, many educators are exhausted, stressed, and overworked. Some are burned out. The constant “pivoting”, adapting, working more, differently and harder has taken its toll. Selfcare is not the usual ‘go to’ for educators who are inclined to help others. But research, science, experience, stories tell us taking time for ourselves [including listing to a podcast!] is very important. We invite you to experience …
The Spartans Will, Spartans WELL Podcast: A space where educators can dock to get a second wind
During this biweekly podcast, guests respond to questions submitted by educators with stories and strategies that can inspire hope as listeners deal with challenging realities that have changed their lives. Spartans Will, Spartans WELL is hosted by members of the MSU Community with expertise in educator and student well-being. The podcast has been designed to let listeners know they belong, they matter, and they make a difference.
New episodes, which are released every other week, are determined by listener suggestions. Find this podcast at Spartans Will Spartans WELL Podcast Playlist.
Connect with us!
Please send comments, ideas, questions, suggestions for future podcast topics to worklife@msu.edu.
The Spartans Will, Spartans WELL Podcast: A space where educators can dock to get a second wind
During this biweekly podcast, guests respond to questions submitted by educators with stories and strategies that can inspire hope as listeners deal with challenging realities that have changed their lives. Spartans Will, Spartans WELL is hosted by members of the MSU Community with expertise in educator and student well-being. The podcast has been designed to let listeners know they belong, they matter, and they make a difference.
New episodes, which are released every other week, are determined by listener suggestions. Find this podcast at Spartans Will Spartans WELL Podcast Playlist.
Connect with us!
Please send comments, ideas, questions, suggestions for future podcast topics to worklife@msu.edu.
Authored by: Mary Beth Heeder
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ESL Students
The OWL at Purdue University offers resources for English language learners.
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For Graduate Students By Graduate Students: AAACE Presentation
For Graduate Students By Graduate Students: The Leadership Development Program as a Graduate Student-Led Community of Practice
Originally presented as a part of the American Association of Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) annual conference in 2020. For a link to the Google Slides deck click here.
Originally presented as a part of the American Association of Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) annual conference in 2020. For a link to the Google Slides deck click here.
Authored by: Makena Neal
Pedagogical Design
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Meaningful Student-Student Interactions in a Virtual Asynchronous Setting
Topic Area: Online Teaching & Learning
Presented by: Rachael Lund, Michael Brown
Abstract:
In the Summer of 2020, the quantitative literacy courses in the math department transitioned to a virtual, asynchronous format. We had to redefine what meaningful student engagement and interaction meant for that format and updated our technologies and assessments to support our new course design. In the Fall semesters, there are typically around one thousand students in the MTH 101 course and 600 in the MTH 102 course. The scale of these courses presents special challenges for the instructional team with respect to the logistics of implementing new technology or assignments. In this setting, students also face unique challenges with respect to motivation, persistence, and engagement. We will discuss the technologies that worked and failed and our plan for moving forward with improving our course design to support meaningful student engagement with each other and the course content. We hope that attendees will be willing to share their own utilization of technology and how they helped create a supportive, purposeful digital learning experience for students.
Session Resources:
Meaningful Student to Student Interactions in a Virtual Asynchronous Environment (PowerPoint)
Presented by: Rachael Lund, Michael Brown
Abstract:
In the Summer of 2020, the quantitative literacy courses in the math department transitioned to a virtual, asynchronous format. We had to redefine what meaningful student engagement and interaction meant for that format and updated our technologies and assessments to support our new course design. In the Fall semesters, there are typically around one thousand students in the MTH 101 course and 600 in the MTH 102 course. The scale of these courses presents special challenges for the instructional team with respect to the logistics of implementing new technology or assignments. In this setting, students also face unique challenges with respect to motivation, persistence, and engagement. We will discuss the technologies that worked and failed and our plan for moving forward with improving our course design to support meaningful student engagement with each other and the course content. We hope that attendees will be willing to share their own utilization of technology and how they helped create a supportive, purposeful digital learning experience for students.
Session Resources:
Meaningful Student to Student Interactions in a Virtual Asynchronous Environment (PowerPoint)
Authored by: Rachael Lund, Michael Brown
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Good morning! My name is Megan Mikhail, and today I will be hosting an AMA on supporting student mental health and wellness. I am a 4th year PhD student in clinical psychology who specializes in working with adolescents and young adults with concerns related to anxiety, depression, and disordered eating. My research also focuses on these areas, including how environmental stressors like food insecurity can exacerbate mental health concerns. I also have experience teaching on topics related to mental health. Please share your questions by commenting on this post and I'll share what I know!
Posted by: Megan Mikhail
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Well, we have reached the end of the road, at least for the 2021-2022 academic year. With that in mind, here is a list, no doubt incomplete, of possible ways we might foster and improvie student motivation, engagement, and success in the classroom:
* Digital Materials and Projects
* Provide Feedback (High Impact)
* Agency and (Assessment) Choice (Universal Learning Design)
* 21st Century Skills (Relevance and Usefulness)
* Collaborative Learning (High Impact)
* Critical (Deeper) Thinking (High Impact)
* Bloom’s Digital Taxonomy (Tasks and Feedback)
* Inclusive Pedagogy (Collaboration)
* Social Justice Pedagogy (Intersectionality, High Impact )
* Animated Explainer Videos
* Universal Design for Learning (Inclusivity)
* High Impact Practices (Feedback, Collaboration, Reflection, Capstone Project,)
* Project-based Learning/Problem-based Learning
* Digital Learning (Assessment, etc.)
* Reflective Learning
* Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) – Empower students and expand their capabilities through ownership.
* Create Accessible Content
* Cultivate DEI Practices (Foster a sense of belonging, instill respect, and promote tolerance for ALL members of the class and related ideas.)
* Envision and enact new ways of teaching (leading).
* Multiple Modes of Assessment.
* Continuous Improvement in Our Efforts and Course Design/Presentation
* Encourage students to adopt an interdisciplinary approach in their course projects.
Considerable overlap between some of these very broad points, but if we can incorporate even a few of these ideas into our work with undergrads, we might get just a bit closer to the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow when it comes to improved student motivation, engagement, and performance in our courses. Thank you for an interesting year everyone!
Stokes and Garth
* Digital Materials and Projects
* Provide Feedback (High Impact)
* Agency and (Assessment) Choice (Universal Learning Design)
* 21st Century Skills (Relevance and Usefulness)
* Collaborative Learning (High Impact)
* Critical (Deeper) Thinking (High Impact)
* Bloom’s Digital Taxonomy (Tasks and Feedback)
* Inclusive Pedagogy (Collaboration)
* Social Justice Pedagogy (Intersectionality, High Impact )
* Animated Explainer Videos
* Universal Design for Learning (Inclusivity)
* High Impact Practices (Feedback, Collaboration, Reflection, Capstone Project,)
* Project-based Learning/Problem-based Learning
* Digital Learning (Assessment, etc.)
* Reflective Learning
* Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) – Empower students and expand their capabilities through ownership.
* Create Accessible Content
* Cultivate DEI Practices (Foster a sense of belonging, instill respect, and promote tolerance for ALL members of the class and related ideas.)
* Envision and enact new ways of teaching (leading).
* Multiple Modes of Assessment.
* Continuous Improvement in Our Efforts and Course Design/Presentation
* Encourage students to adopt an interdisciplinary approach in their course projects.
Considerable overlap between some of these very broad points, but if we can incorporate even a few of these ideas into our work with undergrads, we might get just a bit closer to the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow when it comes to improved student motivation, engagement, and performance in our courses. Thank you for an interesting year everyone!
Stokes and Garth
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Pedagogical Design
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Hello everyone!
We wanted to reach out to let you know that we are excited to welcome guest speaker Jonathan Ritz to our Equitable Pedagogy Learning Community meeting tomorrow morning. Jonathan is a licensed counselor that serves as the College of Arts & Letters’ Director of Student Wellness. We would love for you to join us and hear from Jonathon about how to best support our students to be more resilient and how to cope with and move past failure.
His presentation will be Friday November 17 from 10:00am-11:00am.
We have two ways for you to join us:
In-person in C301 Snyder Hall
On Zoom: Link, Meeting ID: 988 5368 6880, Passcode: OFASD
As a reminder, our Learning Community meets every third Friday from 10:00am-11:30am. Look for announcements and updates on Teams!
Valerie and Casey
We wanted to reach out to let you know that we are excited to welcome guest speaker Jonathan Ritz to our Equitable Pedagogy Learning Community meeting tomorrow morning. Jonathan is a licensed counselor that serves as the College of Arts & Letters’ Director of Student Wellness. We would love for you to join us and hear from Jonathon about how to best support our students to be more resilient and how to cope with and move past failure.
His presentation will be Friday November 17 from 10:00am-11:00am.
We have two ways for you to join us:
In-person in C301 Snyder Hall
On Zoom: Link, Meeting ID: 988 5368 6880, Passcode: OFASD
As a reminder, our Learning Community meets every third Friday from 10:00am-11:30am. Look for announcements and updates on Teams!
Valerie and Casey
Posted by: Valerie Hedges
Pedagogical Design
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Disruptive Students - This was an assumed issue just for K-12 settings. However, we have the current events and issues impact students at all levels in different ways. This is an older resource that helps to identify specific disruptive behavior types and offers some strategies for dealing with them.
attached here and accessible at:
https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1590876479/northwestmsedu/mrlaokp6aqomejlcpd2f/copingwith7disruptivepersonalitytypes.pdf link
attached here and accessible at:
https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1590876479/northwestmsedu/mrlaokp6aqomejlcpd2f/copingwith7disruptivepersonalitytypes.pdf link
Posted by: Jay Loftus
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Tips for Students: Giving useful feedback
Instructors can include a link to this post or download this resource to include with their mid-semester survey introduction correspondence to students.
Instructors can include a link to this post or download this resource to include with their mid-semester survey introduction correspondence to students.
Posted by: Makena Neal
Assessing Learning
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Our Spring Conference on teaching and learning was focused on the guiding philosophy of our Teaching Center: Engaging and Equitable Education for All. This philosophy not only guides our center's educational development and pedagogical strategies but also reflects our commitment to creating learning environments where every student feels valued and empowered. Indeed, it's at the core of MSU’s mission to ensure that all students can succeed, and the work educators do is central in the pursuit of that mission.
The conference was a day not just to celebrate successes in the classroom, but also to offer sincere thanks for the work Spartan educators do to make MSU a place of deep and meaningful learning. Educators are well aware of the powerful role gratitude plays in higher ed. Gratitude is not just about saying 'thank you.' It is about acknowledging the hard work and passion of everyone involved in the educational endeavor—recognizing that each contribution, no matter how small it might seem, enriches our students’ collective experience and understanding.
I’ve seen that enrichment play out in my own family over the past four years. Just last weekend my son graduated from James Madison College. His growth as a writer, a thinker, a critic, and a leader has been remarkable to watch. His college experience was defined by all the things that make MSU so great – football games, RSOs, dorm food, parking tickets, an unforgettable study abroad experience, wicked winter walks between Wells Hall and Case. But ask him today what stood out the most and he’d without question say it was in the classroom where he changed the most. His experience is typical of so many of the 6,200 students that walked across stages all last weekend. They leave here more prepared to thrive and lead because of what MSU’s educators gave them day in and day out in class. And it’s because of those thousands of changed lives that it’s so important to pause on occasion to thank educators.
CTLI’s “Thank an Educator” initiative, which launched 2018, exemplifies the ethos of gratitude that I hope to elevate in the Teaching Center. Since it's inception over 900 educators have received notes of gratitude for the excellent work they do. They all are testaments to the varied ways in which education can impact the lives of the members of the Spartan community. I encourage you to click the Thank and Educator link to the left or visit https://iteach.msu.edu/home/thank_an_educator so you can thank an educator yourself!
At the Teaching Center we celebrate and recognize the diverse array of educators across roles on our campus; each one plays a crucial role in shaping the vibrant educational ecosystem at MSU. At CTLI, our definition of educator is broad and inclusive. We believe that everyone here contributes to our teaching and learning mission. From the lab supervisor engaging with students in hands-on research to the campus tour guide sharing the Spartan spirit with prospective students to the veteran professor delivering that inspiring lecture, you are all educators in the fullest sense. The interactions educators foster and the knowledge they share underscore our “Spartans Will” ethos—demonstrating determination, resilience, and a commitment to excellence.
The conference was a day not just to celebrate successes in the classroom, but also to offer sincere thanks for the work Spartan educators do to make MSU a place of deep and meaningful learning. Educators are well aware of the powerful role gratitude plays in higher ed. Gratitude is not just about saying 'thank you.' It is about acknowledging the hard work and passion of everyone involved in the educational endeavor—recognizing that each contribution, no matter how small it might seem, enriches our students’ collective experience and understanding.
I’ve seen that enrichment play out in my own family over the past four years. Just last weekend my son graduated from James Madison College. His growth as a writer, a thinker, a critic, and a leader has been remarkable to watch. His college experience was defined by all the things that make MSU so great – football games, RSOs, dorm food, parking tickets, an unforgettable study abroad experience, wicked winter walks between Wells Hall and Case. But ask him today what stood out the most and he’d without question say it was in the classroom where he changed the most. His experience is typical of so many of the 6,200 students that walked across stages all last weekend. They leave here more prepared to thrive and lead because of what MSU’s educators gave them day in and day out in class. And it’s because of those thousands of changed lives that it’s so important to pause on occasion to thank educators.
CTLI’s “Thank an Educator” initiative, which launched 2018, exemplifies the ethos of gratitude that I hope to elevate in the Teaching Center. Since it's inception over 900 educators have received notes of gratitude for the excellent work they do. They all are testaments to the varied ways in which education can impact the lives of the members of the Spartan community. I encourage you to click the Thank and Educator link to the left or visit https://iteach.msu.edu/home/thank_an_educator so you can thank an educator yourself!
At the Teaching Center we celebrate and recognize the diverse array of educators across roles on our campus; each one plays a crucial role in shaping the vibrant educational ecosystem at MSU. At CTLI, our definition of educator is broad and inclusive. We believe that everyone here contributes to our teaching and learning mission. From the lab supervisor engaging with students in hands-on research to the campus tour guide sharing the Spartan spirit with prospective students to the veteran professor delivering that inspiring lecture, you are all educators in the fullest sense. The interactions educators foster and the knowledge they share underscore our “Spartans Will” ethos—demonstrating determination, resilience, and a commitment to excellence.
Posted by: Jeremy Van Hof
Pedagogical Design
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This article was shared in an academic group I'm a part of on a social networking site... it's framing is within the Canadian Higher Education setting, but the message about student mental health is relevant for all.
Here are a couple of thoughts from the article worth sharing if you can't take the time to read the entire piece:
"To fully understand the present crisis, one has to appreciate a fundamental and often overlooked fact: higher education is not what it used to be. Not only do we have a more diverse student body with equally diverse psychiatric needs, we also have an academic culture that has changed profoundly in the past six decades, making the university experience more stressful than it once was. The classic liberal conception of postsecondary institutions as places where young people take a kind of sabbatical from life—read the great books, engage in endless debates, and learn to see themselves as citizens—has given way to a new model, more narrowly vocational in focus."
"By prioritizing high achievers, Henderson argues, universities are selecting not only for diligent candidates but also for those who view scholastic success as central to their identities. For such students, a bad grade can be destabilizing. When that grade appears on an exam worth 80 percent of a final course mark, or when it comes from a harried teaching assistant who doesn’t offer in-depth feedback, students can feel like they are losing a game whose rules were never explained. Imagine being told all your life that you are ahead of the pack and that you must stay there, both to secure a stable future and to get a return on the investments that family members or granting agencies have made on your behalf. Then, imagine falling behind, for reasons you don’t understand, at the precise moment when staying on top feels more critical than ever before. Furthermore, imagine that you are contending with profound loneliness, past trauma, and financial insecurity, all while working a part-time job with the usual mix of erratic hours."
"Such stressors can lead to sleep disruption, irregular eating, and substance abuse—all of which correlate with mental illness—or they can trigger preexisting psychiatric conditions. They can deplete reserves of neurochemicals, like dopamine and serotonin, needed to sustain a sense of well-being, or they can flood the brain and body with cortisol, the stress hormone, which, in excess, can push people into near-constant states of anxiety, making it difficult to conceptualize daily challenges in a proportionate or healthy way. They can also lead to identity confusion and an acute sense of shame."
Inside the Mental Health Crisis Facing College and University Students by Simon Lewsen : https://thewalrus.ca/inside-the-mental-health-crisis-facing-college-and-university-students/?fbclid=IwAR12PokSFpCrBo1NmtpNYoGEohKf3csYHQc9X8LwFAdNPTtBF_zIRbEqwhs
Here are a couple of thoughts from the article worth sharing if you can't take the time to read the entire piece:
"To fully understand the present crisis, one has to appreciate a fundamental and often overlooked fact: higher education is not what it used to be. Not only do we have a more diverse student body with equally diverse psychiatric needs, we also have an academic culture that has changed profoundly in the past six decades, making the university experience more stressful than it once was. The classic liberal conception of postsecondary institutions as places where young people take a kind of sabbatical from life—read the great books, engage in endless debates, and learn to see themselves as citizens—has given way to a new model, more narrowly vocational in focus."
"By prioritizing high achievers, Henderson argues, universities are selecting not only for diligent candidates but also for those who view scholastic success as central to their identities. For such students, a bad grade can be destabilizing. When that grade appears on an exam worth 80 percent of a final course mark, or when it comes from a harried teaching assistant who doesn’t offer in-depth feedback, students can feel like they are losing a game whose rules were never explained. Imagine being told all your life that you are ahead of the pack and that you must stay there, both to secure a stable future and to get a return on the investments that family members or granting agencies have made on your behalf. Then, imagine falling behind, for reasons you don’t understand, at the precise moment when staying on top feels more critical than ever before. Furthermore, imagine that you are contending with profound loneliness, past trauma, and financial insecurity, all while working a part-time job with the usual mix of erratic hours."
"Such stressors can lead to sleep disruption, irregular eating, and substance abuse—all of which correlate with mental illness—or they can trigger preexisting psychiatric conditions. They can deplete reserves of neurochemicals, like dopamine and serotonin, needed to sustain a sense of well-being, or they can flood the brain and body with cortisol, the stress hormone, which, in excess, can push people into near-constant states of anxiety, making it difficult to conceptualize daily challenges in a proportionate or healthy way. They can also lead to identity confusion and an acute sense of shame."
Inside the Mental Health Crisis Facing College and University Students by Simon Lewsen : https://thewalrus.ca/inside-the-mental-health-crisis-facing-college-and-university-students/?fbclid=IwAR12PokSFpCrBo1NmtpNYoGEohKf3csYHQc9X8LwFAdNPTtBF_zIRbEqwhs
Posted by: Makena Neal
Navigating Context
Host: MSU Libraries
Intro to Modeling for 3D Printing: TinkerCad Zipper Pull
Get creative with 3D printing in this hands-on beginner workshop at the MSU Libraries Hollander Makerspace—a space where all students can explore, design, and make.
You’ll learn how 3D printing works, design your own custom zipper pull using simple modeling tools in Tinkercad, and watch it print before your eyes. No experience needed—we’ll guide you step by step as you combine shapes to bring your design to life. Your custom zipper pull is yours to keep—use it to fix a broken zipper, personalize your gear, or show off your new tech skills!
Attendees will need to arrive with or be willing to make a free Tinkercad account with a valid email address.
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Host: MSU Libraries
Intro to 360 Room @ DSL: Drop-in Session
The 360 Room at the DSL is your gateway to collaborative learning, teaching and shared experiences. Look at work created by other MSU faculty, staff and students and start thinking about how you can take that next step to better present and engage, here and remotely across a range of disciplines.
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MSU Libraries and The Poetry Room present Olivia Gatwood
Join the MSU Libraries and Lansing’s The Poetry Room for an afternoon of poetry, connection and conversation celebrating student, alumni and community voices. The event opens with performances from the MSU Poetry Club alongside recent alumni, spotlighting emerging talent and the power of being heard. The showcase will be followed by acclaimed poet, author and viral sensation Olivia Gatwood, whose work blends humor, intimacy and sharp social insight. Gatwood will share poems as well as excerpts from her 2024 novel “Whoever You Are, Honey,” offering an unfiltered look into her craft and creative journey. The afternoon will conclude with a Q&A — a mix of moderated conversation and audience participation — creating a rare opportunity to connect with one of today’s most dynamic literary voices.
Olivia Gatwood is the author of two poetry collections, “New American Best Friend” and “Life of the Party,” and co-writer of Adele’s music video “I Drink Wine.” She has received international recognition for her poetry, writing workshops and work as a Title IX-compliant educator in sexual assault prevention and recovery. Her performances have been featured on HBO, MTV, VH1, the BBC and more, with poems appearing in “The Poetry Foundation,” “Lambda Literary” and “The Missouri Review.” Originally from Albuquerque, she now lives in Los Angeles.
Event is free and open to all.
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Host: MSU Libraries
Intro to Anatomage @ DSL: Drop-In Session
Come learn about the Anatomage Table! The Anatomage Table is the only fully segmented real human 3D anatomy platform, and you can drop in to check out, test it out, and think about how you can use it for your curriculum, courses, research support, and to enhance the student experience.
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Host: CTLI
The Educator Exchange Learning Community
The Educator Exchange is intentionally designed to provide protected time and space for meaningful connections about our work and paths as educators. We believe that the best [lifelong] learning occurs when we connect in spaces that affirm our experiences and celebrate our unique perspectives! Our aim is to be a community of practice where you can openly share when things don’t go as expected and brainstorm solutions to challenges, explore teaching practices in different ways, talk through the challenges of educator roles in myriad situations, and cultivate joy in the celebration of each other’s successes. Join The Educator Exchange and rediscover the joy of being part of a caring community dedicated to uplifting one another and making a positive impact in our classrooms, labs, and beyond. This offering is facilitated in collaboration with the Office for Faculty and Academic Staff Development. Check out their website more about MSU's formal Learning Communities [hyperlink: https://ofasd.msu.edu/teaching-learning/learning-communities/]
Upon completion of this learning experience, participants will be able to:
Build connections and foster a supportive community among MSU educators by sharing experiences, challenges, and successes
Exchange innovative teaching strategies and best practices to improve instructional effectiveness
Encourage peer-to-peer learning and reflection to promote professional growth, student engagement, and educator well-being.
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EXPIRED
Host: CTLI
Educators as Researchers: The SoTL Approach to Innovative Teaching
Curious about conducting research in your classroom as a means to improve student outcomes? Join us for an informative workshop that introduces the fundamentals of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), which involves the systematic study of teaching and learning in higher education to improve student success. In this session, you'll discover how SoTL can transform your teaching and contribute to your professional growth. We'll guide you through the key steps of a SoTL inquiry, from formulating research questions to sharing your findings. Plus, you'll explore examples of impactful SoTL projects and learn about resources available to help you get started. Whether you're new to SoTL or looking to refine your approach, this session offers valuable insights into the research-based approach to improving student learning.
Upon completion of this learning experience, participants will be able to:
define SoTL and describe its core principles
explain the importance of SoTL in enhancing student learning and improving teaching practices
identify differences between SOTL and traditional research in higher education
describe how SoTL can contribute to professional development, tenure, and promotion in higher education
outline the key steps involved in a SoTL inquiry, from formulating a question to dissemination
explore examples of SoTL projects in various disciplines
identify institutional and external resources available for faculty interested in SoTL (funding, mentorship, workshops)
describe ethical considerations when conducting SoTL research, including the use of student data, informed consent, IRB, etc.
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