Month: February 2016

Call for nominations: 2016 Be Spartan Green Outstanding Awards

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The MSU student group SPARTA (Students Planning Advanced Retrofit Technology Applications) accepts an award for Outstanding Student Organization at the 2015 Be Spartan Green Award Ceremony.

Michigan State University’s Sustainability department wishes to recognize the outstanding individuals and departments who have made significant contributions to on-campus sustainability. Be Spartan Green Outstanding Awards are given to staff, students, faculty and campus partners who have demonstrated their support of sustainability on campus.

Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2016 Be Spartan Green Outstanding Awards. The deadline for submission is Tuesday, March 1.

All nominations must be submitted through the Be Spartan Green Outstanding Awards Nomination Form.

The award categories include:

  • Outstanding Staff Member
  • Outstanding Student Employee
  • Outstanding Faculty Member
  • Outstanding Student Organization
  • Outstanding Student Research Project
  • Outstanding Campus Partner/Vendor
  • Outstanding Community Partner
  • Outstanding Alumni

The winning nominees and nominators will be invited to a special recognition event on Wednesday, April 20. Last year’s winners can be viewed on the 2015 Be Spartan Green Earth Day Gala webpage.

Job of the Week 2/5/16

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This week we are highlighting an Information Technologist I (posting #2752) with the Office of the Dean in the College of Education. This position provides technology support for online courses and programs within the College of Education. Basic functions include, but are not limited to: evaluating new technologies to enhance online teaching and learning; assisting faculty in enhancing instruction with technologies; supporting online content and course material; assisting with college-wide efforts to comply with Web accessibility regulation; automating student application, testing and assessment processes; creating training materials for staff and students who are new to online teaching and learning. This position requires a willingness to learn and keep current on new technologies, and diligence in documentation and processes.

MSU Jobs Icon For a complete description of this position, and to view all of our current postings, please go to www.jobs.msu.edu and select Support Staff under the Fast Jobs Search.

Get informed during American Heart Month

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Love your own heart by making regular check-up appointments and monitoring high blood pressure.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. According to the CDC, only 54 percent of women are aware of this fact.

February is American Heart Month, a time to advertise the dangers of heart disease and the ways in which to prevent it. Tomorrow, February 5, is National Wear Red Day, a day organized by Go Red for Women, a nonprofit organization within the American Heart Association. To begin supporting the cause, all you need to do is wear red on Friday!Continue Reading… Get informed during American Heart Month

Performance Excellence training available now

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MSU_PE_Brand2Michigan State University has launched Performance Excellence, the new performance management process for support staff. Performance Excellence is designed as a three-part continuous cycle that enables ongoing feedback and support for employees.

Training for all supervisors and support staff  is now available in elevateU and should be completed, at the very latest, by the end of February. The training program will review the process and the skills needed to carry out Performance Excellence effectively. Training will take approximately 35 minutes to complete. An average score of at least 75 percent correct on the post-topic questions and final test is needed to be considered complete. Once that is accomplished, you can print a certificate of completion.Continue Reading… Performance Excellence training available now

Events Round-Up February 2016

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Here are some events happening over the next month that may be of interest to MSU faculty and staff. Please visit the links for more information. Many events require registration.

Community Events

Friday, February 5 – Sunday, February 7

Mid-Michigan Women’s Expo, Lansing Center

Saturday, February 6

Cross Country Ski Class, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Harris Nature CenterContinue Reading… Events Round-Up February 2016