This annual workshop is designed to provide guidance to academic specialists in navigating the academic specialist system at Michigan State University.  Workshop objectives are to:

• Discuss the history, roles, appointment types, and promotion system for Academic Specialists at MSU
• Expand Academic Specialists’ understanding of MSU’s annual evaluation process
• Discuss approaches to documentation and record-keeping, including the use of the Academic Specialist Recommendation Form (form on Progress and Excellence)
• Provide an introduction to writing reflective essays
• Provide breakout sessions with tailored, pertinent information by appointment type