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Teaching, Learning and Assessment Symposium

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Thursday, October 31 to Friday, November 1 2024
Add to Calendar 20241031T000000Z 20241101T235900Z America/Chicago Teaching, Learning and Assessment Symposium <h3>Oct. 31 – Nov. 1</h3><ul><li><strong>Thursday, Oct. 31</strong>:&nbsp;<ul><li>In-person on both campuses.&nbsp;</li><li>Check-in starts at 9:30 AM CT / 7:30 AM MST, with the day concluding at 3 p.m. CT / 1 p.m. MST.&nbsp;</li><li>Lunch is provided with registration.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Friday, Nov. 1</strong>:&nbsp;<ul><li>In-person on the Omaha campus (check-in at 9:30 a.m. CT, ending at noon) and virtual for the Phoenix campus (8-10 a.m. MST).</li></ul></li><li><strong>Who should attend:</strong>&nbsp;<ul><li>Current faculty of Creighton University</li></ul></li><li><a href="https://www.tickettailor.com/events/creightonuniversity/1373946" target="_blank"><strong>Register for symposium</strong></a></li></ul><p>The Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Symposium is dedicated to celebrating and enhancing student learning experiences for faculty and professional staff involved in teaching. This symposium serves as a forum of colleagues to exchange innovative teaching strategies, delve into teaching practices, and discuss assessment methods. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Attendees can engage with the keynote speaker <strong>Todd Zakrajsek, PhD</strong> in <em><strong>Teaching So Everyone Learns: Immediate Applications to Help More Students Thrive in Higher Education</strong></em> and interactive panel presentations, roundtable discussions, and workshops:</p><h3>Thursday, Oct. 31</h3><ul><li><em><strong>Elevating Teaching Effectiveness: Formative Tools for Success</strong></em> with <strong>Gintaras Duda, PhD</strong>, Physics, <strong>Maya Khanna, PhD</strong>, Psychological Science, College of Arts and Sciences, <strong>Bobbi Greiner, OTD, OTR/L</strong>, Occupational Therapy, School of Pharmacy &amp; Health Professions, and <strong>Lou Jensen, OTD, OTR/L</strong>, Center for Faculty Excellence</li><li><em><strong>Reflective Teaching Workshop</strong></em> with <strong>Emily Babcock, DHSc, PA-C</strong>, Physician Assistant Program, Health Professions-Phoenix, School of Medicine and colleagues</li><li><strong>Round Table Discussions: Explore and Engage with Your Academic Community</strong> with Creighton faculty</li></ul><h3>Friday, Nov. 1</h3><ul><li><strong>Closing Keynote with Todd Zakrajsek, PhD</strong></li><li><em><strong>What’s HLC Got to Do, Got to Do With It? The Link Between Assessment and Accreditation</strong></em><strong> </strong>with<strong> Guy McHendry, PhD</strong>, Communication Studies &amp; Director of the Magis Core Undergraduate Curriculum, College of Arts and Sciences, CFE Faculty Associate &amp; <strong>Gail Jensen, PT, PhD</strong>, Learning &amp; Assessment &amp; Physical Therapy, School of Pharmacy &amp; Health Professions</li></ul><p>In this collaborative environment, the symposium aims to inspire and equip colleagues with tools and insights to create inclusive and impactful learning experience for students. &nbsp;Join us in this enriching journey and network with colleagues who are passionate about teaching, learning, and assessment. &nbsp;</p><p><em>Presented by the Center for Faculty Excellence &amp; the University Assessment Committee</em></p> Omaha - Skutt Student Center; Phoenix - virtual

Location

Omaha - Skutt Student Center; Phoenix - virtual

Description

Oct. 31 – Nov. 1

  • Thursday, Oct. 31: 
    • In-person on both campuses. 
    • Check-in starts at 9:30 AM CT / 7:30 AM MST, with the day concluding at 3 p.m. CT / 1 p.m. MST. 
    • Lunch is provided with registration.
  • Friday, Nov. 1: 
    • In-person on the Omaha campus (check-in at 9:30 a.m. CT, ending at noon) and virtual for the Phoenix campus (8-10 a.m. MST).
  • Who should attend: 
    • Current faculty of Creighton University
  • Register for symposium

The Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Symposium is dedicated to celebrating and enhancing student learning experiences for faculty and professional staff involved in teaching. This symposium serves as a forum of colleagues to exchange innovative teaching strategies, delve into teaching practices, and discuss assessment methods.   

Attendees can engage with the keynote speaker Todd Zakrajsek, PhD in Teaching So Everyone Learns: Immediate Applications to Help More Students Thrive in Higher Education and interactive panel presentations, roundtable discussions, and workshops:

Thursday, Oct. 31

  • Elevating Teaching Effectiveness: Formative Tools for Success with Gintaras Duda, PhD, Physics, Maya Khanna, PhD, Psychological Science, College of Arts and Sciences, Bobbi Greiner, OTD, OTR/L, Occupational Therapy, School of Pharmacy & Health Professions, and Lou Jensen, OTD, OTR/L, Center for Faculty Excellence
  • Reflective Teaching Workshop with Emily Babcock, DHSc, PA-C, Physician Assistant Program, Health Professions-Phoenix, School of Medicine and colleagues
  • Round Table Discussions: Explore and Engage with Your Academic Community with Creighton faculty

Friday, Nov. 1

  • Closing Keynote with Todd Zakrajsek, PhD
  • What’s HLC Got to Do, Got to Do With It? The Link Between Assessment and Accreditation with Guy McHendry, PhD, Communication Studies & Director of the Magis Core Undergraduate Curriculum, College of Arts and Sciences, CFE Faculty Associate & Gail Jensen, PT, PhD, Learning & Assessment & Physical Therapy, School of Pharmacy & Health Professions

In this collaborative environment, the symposium aims to inspire and equip colleagues with tools and insights to create inclusive and impactful learning experience for students.  Join us in this enriching journey and network with colleagues who are passionate about teaching, learning, and assessment.  

Presented by the Center for Faculty Excellence & the University Assessment Committee

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