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MSUglobal is excited to announce our first offering as part of the New York Times Knowlege Network (NYTKN)http://www.nytimesknownow.com/

On December 1, 2009 at 1 p.m. ET the NYTKN will feature a webcast by John Spink, PhD., CPP.  Dr. Spink is an Assistant Professor and Associate Director for the Anti-Counterfeit and Product Protection Program (A-CAPPP) at Michigan State University.

"Defining Food Fraud and The Chemistry of the Crime" will focus on food-related counterfeiting and fraud and core deterent strategies based on base opportunity.  From ingredient counterfeiting -- such as melamine in wheat gluten -- to complete counterfeit products in the market place, food fraud is a threat across all business sectors.

For more information on the webcast and to sign up please visit:  https://noncredit.msu.edu/offeringDetail.action?sectionId=289

MSUglobal is excited to announce a new partnership with the New York Times Knowledge Network http://www.nytimesknownow.com/

The two parties reached an agreement in early September to feature MSU learning experiences in the Network.

The New York Times Knowledge Network offers a wide range of distinctive adult and continuing education opportunities, including online courses, programs and webcasts.  Some of the programs are offered directly by The Times, while others are presented in collaboration with universities, colleges and other educational institutions.

"This an incredible opportunity to match the expertise, resources and reach of the New York Times with key research and expertise available from Michigan State University," states Gerald Rhead, Director of Academic Entrepreneurship and Non-credit Enterprise Center at MSU.

MSU faculty interested in pursuing opportunities through the Network should contact Gerald Rhead at MSUglobal at:  rhead@msu.edu

When Paul Freddolino approached MSUglobal in early 2005 to discuss his idea of creating what is now called the "Blended Statewide Model" for delivering Social Work education it goes without saying that I was extremely excited. 

I was excited for a number of reasons.  First off, Paul is a great idea guy -- but he also possesses the ability to follow through -- so I knew if we had a good idea, Paul could see it through to completion. Secondly, the School of Social Work had created new models before.  They knew how "painful" the process can be, but their track record of success spoke for itself.  Finally, the proposed model was truly innovative so I knew this would be a fun project.

Fast forward to May 2009.  Picture yourself sitting at the MSU School of Social Work's graduation recognition ceremony.  Picture thumbing through the program and coming across the heading "Statewide Blended Cohort" and realizing that a concept that had been brought forward a number of years earlier was actually "producing" the first class of graduates.  Think about an extremely innovative program that blends learning, community, mentoring and technology into one dynamic package to deliver a program to students who otherwise would not exist at MSU.

As I have continued to reflect back on that day in May, I am reminded why I enjoy working in higher education so much.  All too often we get caught up in the day-to-day issues and forget what it is all about.  Thanks Paul Freddolino and the School of Social Work for advancing knowledge in innovative ways and truly transforming the lives of the learners who have the privelege of participating in your programs.

To learn more about the School of Social Work Blended Statewide Clinical MSW Program visit:  https://www.msu.edu/~swdisted/

MSUglobal's Business Communication Program was recently featured in article by the National Basketball Development League.  Read Coach Nick Nurse's inspiring story at www.nba.com/dleague/news/nurse_090526.html or download the story here:

MSU Faculty had the opportunity to learn more about Competence 2.0 during a presentation by Don Norris of Strategic Initiatives on May 20 on the campus of Michigan State University.  Don along with MSU panel members Geoffrey Habron and Sharif Shakrani shared insights surronding competence and how the explosion of social networking tools now more than ever impacts learning design and delivery.

Links to the materials from Dr. Norris' presentation can be found below:

PowerPoint Presentation

Resliance in the Face of Recession (Handout)

 A Guide to Plannig for Change (Handout)

MSU's Office of Faculty and Organizational Development (FOD) conducted the final Workshop for Faculty Leaders event of the academic year on April 9, 2009 entitled "Integrating Entrepreneurship into Your Academic Career".

Gerald Rhead from MSUglobal along with Ross Emmett (James Madison College), Jeff Grabill (WIDE), and Hamish Gow(CANR) presented.  Rhead's remarks focused on the recently modifed Academic Entrepreneurship Planning Manual that guides academic units as they create entrepreneurial credit and non-credit programming.  Additionally, Rhead also discussed the MSU Non-credit Registration System (NCRS).

MSU Global and MSU's School of Labor and Industrial Relations are excited to offer the live webinar: Managing Talent and Work Life Flexibility: Helping Employees become CEO of Their Working Lives.

The live webinar will feature Ellen Ernst Kossek, Professor Michigan State University, and co-author of the book: CEO of ME: Creating a Life That Works in the Flexible Job Age.
 
The live webinar will be offered on Wednesday, February 25 from 12 - 1:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Participants will:

1. Learn about the Flexiblity con and why we are experiencing more work-family conflict than ever even though many of us have some flexibility policies at our companies.
2. Learn three flexstyle preferences as measured by the Flexstyle Indicator®;
3. Walk away with some general strategies anyone can use to gain control and be more satisfied.

Cost: $175.00
Register: http://shop.msu.edu/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=SLIRP%2D12

Ellen Ernst Kossek and Brenda A. Lautsch's book CEO of ME: Creating a Life That Works in the Flexible Job Age is available from Wharton School Publishing, Barnes and Nobles, and Amazon.com ($24.99 Hardcover list).

As the need for MSU units to become more entrepreneurial increases -- MSUglobal Learning Ventures stands at the ready. We recently realigned and enhanced our services under the moniker – MSUglobal Non-credit Enterprise Center. We are still available to assist you as you explore your credit opportunities, but have added and realigned many of our “credit” program services to better serve your needs as you consider non-credit programs and opportunities. Check it out in the SERVICES section of the website.