Michigan State University's (MSU) Center for Academic & Future Faculty Excellence (CAFFE) visited the College of Education's Institute for Research on Teaching and Learning (IRTL) to discuss resources for graduate students.

1. CAFFE visits IRTL
February 10, 2015

2. CAFFE Basics
• Center for Academic & Future Faculty
Excellence
• For anyone planning on working at an
academic institution
• Student, in partnership with dissertation
advisor, creates an Individual Development
Plan (IDP) and portfolio for use after degree
through parallel mentoring

3. CAFFE Basics
• CAFFE serves as a hub/repository, collecting
and advertising campus resources
• All materials are on-line
• No individual/personal assistance available

4. Individual Development Plan
• Begins with self assessment
• Tailored for each student, their place in their
program, and their long-term goals
• Annual review completed with advisor,
includes reflection, and parallels progress to
degree format

5. CAFFE Links
• Main page: http://caffe.grd.msu.edu
• About video: http://caffe.grd.msu.edu/About
• Getting started, with tutorial clips:
http://caffe.grd.msu.edu/Getting-Started
• IDPs: http://caffe.grd.msu.edu/Resources
• Contact: http://caffe.grd.msu.edu/Contact