Recognition at MSU starts with the community. Whether it’s expressing gratitude for an educator, nominating a colleague, or celebrating outstanding contributions to advising and teaching, these programs create space to honor the people who make a difference.
Together, these awards reflect the many ways Spartans support student success — through mentorship, innovation, collaboration, and care —and offer meaningful opportunities to recognize that impact.
This awards program, generously funded by AT&T, recognizes outstanding contributions to the use and development of information technology for teaching and learning. These educators are recognized as campus leaders in contributing to student success through technology integration and enhancement in their courses.
This program recognizes MSU educators (anyone contributing to the teaching and learning, outreach, and/or student success missions of the university) and staff who demonstrate exceptional dedication to one of the Five Opportunity Areas of Undergraduate Student Success.
These annual awards celebrate exceptional undergraduate academic advisors at MSU who are committed to students, colleagues, institutions, and the profession. Recipients also motivate, encourage, and support students, and respond to others in ways that nurture and teach.
Showing gratitude for our educator community at MSU is vitally important. This includes highlighting the impactful work of faculty, teaching assistants, instructional designers, academic advisors, and others who are dedicated to advancing and growing our Spartan community. This simple form allows you to thank an educator by sharing a specific story, showcasing positive practices, or including ways they’ve impacted your life.