Overview
We are currently recruiting institutions for SEISMIC Phase Two! To join SEISMIC, we ask that each institution work with SEISMIC to develop a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The purpose of this MOU is to help institutions make appropriate campus connections prior to starting involvement in SEISMIC. We have found in the past that our most engaged SEISMIC institutions had a strong network on their own campus to leverage SEISMIC activity. We share an MOU template below to help clarify what we are looking for, and encourage you to reach out to Project Manager Nita Tarchinski at nitaked@umich.edu with any questions or concerns regarding the process. Please reach out to Tarchinski by September 1, 2025 to indicate interest in joining SEISMIC, even if you are still working on your MOU, so we can plan accordingly.
Key Elements of MOU
Local Connection to SEISMIC
An opportunity to reflect on the synergy between local campus activity and SEISMIC’s goal of prompting a greater adoption of equity-oriented assessment practices in large introductory STEM courses across a range of institutions and departments.
Local Personnel
We ask institutions to identify individuals who would serve in different SEISMIC roles at the local campus level. We believe this combination of roles will allow institutions to make the most of SEISMIC involvement and be able to fully engage in our collaborative projects. In the MOU template, we list out the expectations for each role.
SEISMIC’s Commitments
Information on what SEISMIC will provide to participating institutions.
Benefits
Some high-level benefits to individuals and institutions who participate in SEISMIC.