Faculty
Faculty members in the College of Arts and Letters have gained an international reputation for the quality of their
research and teaching. Among the college’s 250 full-time faculty members are
distinguished scholars whose excellence has been recognized by Pulitzer,
Fulbright, Guggenheim, National Endowment for the Humanities, and National Endowment for the Arts awards.
In the spirit of the university’s core land-grant values, which prize both quality
and accessibility, our vibrant intellectual and artistic community leads the way in
providing arts and humanities programs that serve the campus community and
communities throughout Michigan and beyond.
College of Arts and Letters Mission and Vision Statement
Access the complete text of the college's mission and vision statement here. Includes a link to Boldness by Design website and documents.
University and College of Arts and Letters Accountability Indicators
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
NEW: College Fund for International Travel 2009-2010
Announcement [PDF] and Application (interactive Word document)
NEW: HARP Program Grants (replaces IRGP)
Information for applicants applying for funding from the 2009 Humanities and Arts Research Program (HARP) which provides internal funds to support faculty conducting important research, creative, and performance projects and activities in the arts and humanities. [Note: HARP replaces the Intramural Research Grants Program (IRGP).]
HARP PowerPoint [PDF]
HARP Request for Applications (RFA)
Making New Connections
The College of Arts and Letters offers a unique funding opportunity for tenure-track faculty at the assistant and associate professor levels who are interested in interacting with national or international leaders in their fields. Click here for more information.
"FROM THE DEAN" FACULTY NEWSLETTER
Current issue: January 11, 2008
The current issue includes an update on the new art museum and information on the upcoming faculty meeting.
Previous issues:
November 16, 2007
September 27, 2007
Resources for Faculty Members
Academic Calendar
College Bylaws (PDF)
College Administration and Governance
Links to the Office of the Dean, College Advisory Council, the College Curriculum Committee, the College Graduate Council, and the College Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure Committee
Faculty and Academic Staff Handbooks
Links to the Academic Hiring Manual, the Faculty Handbook, and the Academic Specialist Handbook
Personnel Policies, Procedures, and Forms
Academic Human Resources policies; faculty searching and hiring; guidelines on teaching assignments; compensation policy for associate chairs; fixed-term faculty compensation rates; adjunct status requirements; reappointment, promotion, and tenure guidelines; sabbatical leaves; graduate assistantship policies, procedures, and compensation; grievance procedures for Graduate Hearing Board; use of e-mail distribution list; MSU Human Resources forms
Teaching and Advising
Online instructor system, classroom facilities, faculty and academic handbooks, academic adviser manual
Research
External funding opportunities, internal funding opportunities, policies and procedures,
subvention of major external fellowships, award recipients
Accomplishment Reports
CLIFMS; form for reporting accomplishments to dean's office
How to Publicize Your People, Programs, and Events
Get professional help with publications, press releases, media relations, advertising, Web sites, photography, and other communications...
Educational Technology Support
Resources and support for technology use in teaching and learning, including in-class technology use and online and hybrid course offerings.
Information Technology Office