Fall 2026 Staff Institute

August 12, 2026

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

AUGUST 12, 2026 - AM (Murphy Fine Arts Center) 

Joint Sessions in AM with Morgan Faculty

8:00 am Arrival, Breakfast & Socializing

8:30 am Institute Opens

9:00 am “State of the University” Address by President Wilson

10:30 am BREAK

10:45 am Remarks from the University Council Leadership Team

11:00 am BREAK

11:05 am 60 by 30 Presentation/Panel by EMASS

12:15 pm Staff Transition to Afternoon Programming 

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm LUNCH (Staff Lunch in HHSC Building) 

AUGUST 12, 2026 - PM (HHSC Building – Parking is Limited)  

Health and Human Services Center – All sessions in Suite 228

4101 Hillen Road * Baltimore, MD 21218

1:45 pm - 2:45 pm     Keynote Speaker - Dr. Terrell Strayhorn | "The Role of Staff in Developing a Belonging University" 

2:45 pm – 2:50 pm BREAK

2:50 pm – 3: 00 pm    SPARK (Sponsored Projects Administration Readiness and Knowledge)

SPARK is Morgan's first structured research administration learning pathway, bringing together onboarding, compliance education, professional development, and community building into a single project. Whether you're new to sponsored projects or looking to expand your knowledge, SPARK will help you build the skills, confidence, and connections needed to support Morgan's growing research enterprise.

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm     Effective Communication: Healthy Habits for Well-Being                               

Raise awareness around the value of practicing effective communication skills and the corresponding benefits such as lower stress levels, enhanced trust and productivity, better relationships as well as increased creativity and engagement.

4:00 – 5:00 pm     One Morgan, One Voice: Building a Stronger University Brand Together

Every communication, whether a webpage, social media post, news story or use of the Morgan State University logo, shapes how audiences experience and understand the University. In this interactive workshop, the Office of Public Relations and Strategic Communications (OPRSC) will share practical guidance, resources and best practices to help faculty and staff communicate with greater consistency, clarity and impact.

Participants will explore four essential areas of University communications — branding and logos, websites, social media and media relations — and learn how individual communication choices contribute to a unified and compelling Morgan brand. Attendees will also gain a clearer understanding of when and how to partner with OPRSC to amplify the University’s stories, protect its reputation and strengthen its visibility.
 

5:00 pm             President’s Reception (Location TBD)