Greetings Colleagues, March 2024 Newsletter
This month, I’m thrilled to spotlight the Faculty Development branch of the Center for Faculty Excellence. The CFE provides a robust calendar of development offerings each semester in a variety of formats including virtual live and on-demand programs through Bridge, book and article clubs, communities of practice, and more. We’re building a repository of microlearning programs and have a work group focused on building resources for describing and developing teaching effectiveness. We award Faculty Development Grants annually and we honor up to two faculty each year with the Distinguished Educator in Teaching as Scholarship Award. Finally, we are available for consultation and networking on any issues related to teaching, learning and assessment.
We don’t accomplish our work on our own! Most of our development sessions are led by our talented cadre of Faculty Associates. Additionally, we collaborate with many other divisions and centers on campus to offer programming. This work is informed by a Faculty Development Advisory Group who meets with us quarterly.
Leading these efforts is Mary Emmer, MS, Faculty Development Specialist. Mary has been involved with faculty development efforts on campus for over 12 years, and brings a wealth of historical knowledge, experience, creativity, and stellar professionalism to the position. Accompanying Mary is Kym Bauer, Senior Program Coordinator, who not only supports faculty development initiatives, but also exudes a spirit of inclusivity and generosity to all who visit the CFE.
Lou Jensen, OTD, OTR/L.
Associate Vice Provost-Interim, Center for Faculty Excellence
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| Distinguished Educator in Teaching as Scholarship: Celebration of Awardees
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Congratulations to Julie Peterson, PT, DPT, EdD, Physical Therapy, School of Pharmacy and Health Professions, and Patricia Soto-Becerra, PhD, Physics, College of Arts and Sciences, the 2024 Distinguished Educator awardees. Each is recognized for their active and consistent contributions to teaching, innovative practices, and assessment of student learning.
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| March & April: Faculty Development Programs |
CFE invites faculty and professional staff who teach, as a part of their ongoing formation experiences, to actively engage with a community of scholars who share their interests by finding the topics and sessions that best match your interest and availability. Programs are led by CFE Faculty Associates and CFE Collaborative Partnerships. To register: scan QR code or link to Bridge.
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Mar. 13: What is Leadership Coaching Anyway? with Shelly Luger RN, DNP, NE-A B.C., College of Nursing, CFE Faculty Associate
- Mar. 14: Using a Digital Writing Tablet: One Faculty Member’s Transformative Journey with Paul McGreal, JD, School of Law, CFE Faculty Associate
- Mar. 14: Afternoon Tea with the Trendsetters: Choosing a Statistical Test! with Gargi Vyas, PhD, CFE Faculty Associate & Jim Martin, PhD, Interdisciplinary Leadership, College of Professional and Continuing Education, Jack Taylor, PhD, Research and Compliance, Biostatistical Core
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Mar. 15: Teaching Race in a Primarily White Institution (Panel) with Erika Dakin Kirby, PhD, Communication Studies and A.F. Jacobson Chair, CFE Faculty Associate; Jill Brown, PhD, Psychological Sciences, Jeremy Graney, MS, Education and Magis Catholic Teacher Corps, Surbi Malik, PhD, English, Eric Meyer, PhD, Criminal Justice, College of Arts & Sciences; Becky Nickerson, MS, Senior Director & Sarah Walker, PhD, Vice-President for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Mar. 22: The Active Learning Community of Practice with Brooke Kowalke, PhD, English and Medical Humanities, College of Arts & Sciences and School of Medicine, CFE Faculty Associate
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Mar 28: Intersectionality: Combined Impacts of (Dis)Advantaged Identities on Teaching, Learning, and Belonging with Erika Dakin Kirby, PhD, Communication Studies, College of Arts & Sciences, CFE Faculty Associate
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Apr. 3: Time Management Tools for Professional Satisfaction with Jessica Seaman, EdD, Faculty Development, School of Medicine, CFE Faculty Associate
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Apr. 17: Building an Interactive Final Exam Review: Practical Application Vevox with Jessica Goodman, PT, DPT, PhD, Physical Therapy, School of Pharmacy & Health Professions, CFE Faculty Associate
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Apr. 18: What is Your Mid- or Late-Career Path? with Brian Kokensparger, MFA, PhD, Computer Science, Design and Journalism, College of Arts & Sciences, CFE Faculty Associate
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Apr. 19: Student Mentoring Program: A Lifesaver at Your Fingertips with Manuel Cevallos, MD, MEd, Medical Education, School of Medicine, CFE Faculty Associate
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Apr. 26: The Active Learning Community of Practice with Brooke Kowalke, PhD, English and Medical Humanities, College of Arts & Sciences and School of Medicine, CFE Faculty Associate
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Apr. 30: Leadership Development at Creighton University: A Panel Discussion with Jennifer Moss Breen Kuzelka, PhD, College of Continuing and Professional Education, CFE Faculty Fellow
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| Grant Presentation Showcases Scholarship of Teaching & Learning Projects in Early Stages |
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Mental Health: Virtual First Aid Program |
| University Research Week: Seeking Judges |
| Kingfisher Institute: Call for Proposals |
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| Research Days: Mar. 26 & 27
Call for Presentation Judges
It is expected there will be over 250 student presentations in need of judging. Please sign up to serve as a judge:
- Omaha campus: sign up
- Phoenix campus: sign up
View sample judge form.
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Do you have an idea for an interdisciplinary scholarly, creative, and/or pedagogical project? Submit a proposal for up to $5000 from the Kingfisher Institute. Several awards will be made to small interdisciplinary teams that will meet throughout the year (AY 2024-2025).
Proposals due May 1. View full call for proposals.
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Opportunities for Further Development |
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| Upcoming Vevox Programming & Resources |
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| eLearning Spotlight: Laura Praus, M.Ed., Instructional Designer |
Like many instructional designers in the CFE, I began my career as a K-12 teacher, primarily teaching U.S. history, psychology, and American government. I joined the Creighton community in April 2019 as an instructional designer for the School of Medicine before transitioning to the CFE in October 2020 to support the College of Nursing and NOVICE
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program. I sincerely enjoy collaborating with faculty and students and providing tools, strategies, and resources to promote engaging and effective teaching and learning practices. I am currently working toward certification as a practitioner of Team-Based Learning, a flipped classroom strategy which fosters knowledge acquisition, competency in application of knowledge, critical thinking, and team building. I am so grateful to be part of the Creighton family and, through working with the CFE, strive each day to serve the University’s commitment to the pursuit of academic excellence.
My husband and I are native Nebraskans and love cheering on the Huskers and Bluejays. We are proud parents to our amazing three-year-old daughter, Eleanor, and eagerly await the birth of our second child in April. In my spare time, I love to read, officiate high school and college volleyball matches, and travel as often as possible.
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| Accessibility: It’s More Than Accommodations |
While instructors are familiar with providing accommodations for students with disabilities, accessibility is actually a more broad and important topic than what might be realized, and it impacts ALL students. Accessibility is integral when it comes to facilitating the power of online courses and the access to education they can provide. Instructure Instructional Designer Saša Stojić-Ito explains Universal Design for Learning as the roots for accessibility, the practical implications of accessibility-minded course design, and the seven pillars of accessibility in her article “Why Accessibility Matters in Course Design.” The article is full of helpful links and resources, and it also includes enlightening demonstrations of how course design details impact accessibility for students using screen reader technology.
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Making Sure Grades are Hidden Until Posted in Blueline |
Instructors often encounter circumstances where they want to control student visibility of grades and feedback. Grade Posting Policies can be set for the entire gradebook, or for specific assignments. In addition, when using New Quizzes, student visibility of quiz scores is managed from the quiz settings menu. It is also important to note that students have the ability to leave a comment for instructors on an assignment even if grades are hidden and/or there is a manual grade posting policy. These comments appear in the comments section of Speedgrader, however any instructor comments that have not yet been posted are not visible to students until grades are posted.
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| Summative Assessment Resources:
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Last month we provided formative assessment resources from the University of Illinois Chicago. This month we look at summative assessment. On this University of Illinois Chicago website, you can find information about summative assessment that can be incorporated into learning opportunities for students.
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