Training & Events

The Administrative Banner Invoice Processing Class trains users on the third step in the Mississippi State University Purchasing Cycle and is the last class in the series of training classes offered on the Finance system. This course covers the steps and processes required to create, complete, and print an invoice (regular or direct pay) to authorize payment to a vendor in Administrative Banner. Users also learn how to use the pages involved in the process of tracking, approving or disapproving documents in the system along with an overview of the message page in Banner. A review of university and state policies for invoices is provided by Procurement & Contracts. This course includes a short invoice assignment that users must complete and submit for approval before invoice access is granted. This course is separated into several modules which will begin with class PowerPoint presentations and end with instructions for logging into the Admin Banner Training database for hands-on practice and printing.  All modules must be completed in the order listed and the quiz must be submitted with a minimum score of 70. The required invoice assignments must be submitted by the deadline. Prerequisite: Completion of the Admin Banner Navigation and Financial Query Class and the Administrative Banner Requisitions Class

Open To
MSU Staff & Administrators

Location
Online Canvas Course

The Administrative Banner Requisitions Class trains users on the first step in the Mississippi State University Purchasing Cycle and it is the second class in the series of training offered on the Finance system. This course covers the steps and processes required to create, complete, and print a requisition. A review of university and state policies for requisitions and procurement card usage is presented by representatives from Procurement & Contracts. Users also learn how to use the pages involved in the process of tracking, approving or disapproving documents in the system along with an overview of the message page in Banner. This course includes a requisition assignment that users must complete and submit for approval before requisitions access is granted. This course is separated into several modules which will begin with class PowerPoint presentations and end with instructions for logging into the Admin Banner Training database for hands-on practice and printing. All modules must be completed in the order listed and the quiz must be submitted with a minimum score of 70. The required REQ assignments must be submitted by the deadline to be sent by the instructor to Amanda Burgess in Procurement & Contracts for approval. Prerequisite: Completion of the Admin Banner Navigation and Financial Query Class

Open To
MSU Staff & Administrators

Location
Online Canvas Course

Join the Center for Teaching and Learning's Winter Session of the New Faculty Teaching Academy, an exclusive, free, and online program tailored for educators with zero to three years of teaching experience. From December 11th to January 16th, participants will engage in three focused modules covering instructional design, student engagement strategies, and effective communication skills. Upon successful completion, participants earn the New Faculty Teaching Academy badge and will be recognized at our annual Teacher Appreciation Luncheon in May.

Open To
Teachers with 0-3 years experience

Location
Online - https://canvas.msstate.edu/

This asynchronous online course introduces instructors to the best practices of online instruction. Successful completion leads to the online teaching certification as well as the Online 101 Digital Badge. Delivered 100% online in Canvas, there will be no live meetings. Please ignore start/end times as the system requires these to be entered.

Open To
faculty, instructors, teaching staff/GA

Location
Online - https://canvas.msstate.edu/

Interested in improving your in-person instruction, teaching techniques and delivery? Our experienced instructors provide feedback on in-person courses using the Classroom Observation Process outlined on our website. This process includes a pre-observation meeting, in-class observation, student focus group and survey and potentially a post-observation discussion. The Classroom Observation Report is issued directly to the faculty member and typically contains areas of success and suggestions for improvement. A limited number of spaces are available.

Open To
Instructors of Record

Location
Your Classroom

Funding agencies of all types are increasingly requiring PIs to incorporate diversity, social change, and inclusive practices into their proposals. Join this hands-on working session to delve deeper into how you can leverage diversity & inclusion to drive your unique research portfolio. Please email oidi.msstate.edu with any disability-related accommodations or dietary needs Please register through this link: https://www.research.msstate.edu/initiatives/seminars

Open To
Faculty and Staff

Location
CAVS Trotter Seminar Room

Helping students create their own success means getting to know your students and connecting them with the right resources while building trust. Join this hands-on, engaging session to learn more about how considering students’ identities and needs can make you a more effective advisor.

Open To
Faculty & Staff

Location
Union, Ballroom U

Would you like to have another set of eyes review your Canvas course? The CTL is offering an Informal Canvas Course Review to any instructor that wishes to receive feedback on their Canvas course. These video reviews of your Canvas course will help you prepare for the more detailed formal course evaluations down the road. A trained member of the CTL will record a video walkthrough of your Canvas course and provide feedback on the structure, organization, opportunities for communication and interaction and much more. The video will then be sent directly to you and a follow up discussion can be scheduled if you so wish.

Open To
Instructors of Record Using Canvas

Location
Online in Canvas

This asynchronous online course introduces instructors to the best practices of online instruction. Successful completion leads to the online teaching certification as well as the Online 101 Digital Badge. Delivered 100% online in Canvas, there will be no live meetings. Please ignore start/end times as the system requires these to be entered.

Open To
faculty, instructors, teaching staff/GA

Location
Online - https://canvas.msstate.edu/

Writing a strong grant proposal is more than just a great idea- it is critical to use every resource and tool at your disposal. Join this hands-on working session to identify and leverage existing tools, resources, and ready-made language on diversity & inclusion in your grant proposal. Please email oidi.msstate.edu with any disability-related accommodations or dietary needs Please register through this link: https://www.research.msstate.edu/initiatives/seminars

Open To
Faculty and Staff

Location
CAVS Trotter Seminar Room

This asynchronous online course introduces instructors to the best practices of online instruction. Successful completion leads to the online teaching certification as well as the Online 101 Digital Badge. Delivered 100% online in Canvas, there will be no live meetings. Please ignore start/end times as the system requires these to be entered.

Open To
faculty, instructors, teaching staff/GA

Location
Online - https://canvas.msstate.edu/

Whether your research is focused on helping people, or transforming science, you will always have to work with a diverse array of collaborators or community members. Getting authentic and meaningful community involvement can transform a grant proposal and findings, join this hands-on working session to find out how. Please email oidi.msstate.edu with any disability-related accommodations or dietary needs Please register through this link: https://www.research.msstate.edu/initiatives/seminars

Open To
Faculty and Staff

Location
CAVS Trotter Seminar Room