Category: New Faculty
Don’t Let Them Walk the Plank: Strategies for Effective Onboarding
Onboarding plays an important role in whether or not a faculty member is well prepared to succeed in their new job. Yet it is an area that may sometimes receive little attention. In this session, Dr. Vicki Kennel offers insights and strategies on how to effectively onboard your new faculty and why it is so important to do […]
Jun 13, 2019
Building a Department Mentoring Program for New Faculty
Having a mentor is pivotal to help new faculty members grow in their career. But many new faculty may not even know where to start to find a mentor – that’s where an established mentoring program comes in. In this session, Dr. Shannon Boerner explains the steps you can take to create a mentoring program for new […]
Mar 14, 2019
Engaging Students: Creating multi-sensory learning activities with the iWall
Multi-sensory learning means using more than just visual and auditory input for learning a subject. But introducing these teaching techniques into your classroom can be a challenge. Watch this interactive workshop covering the five critical components for developing multi-sensory learning activities. Using the iWall, faculty can create an activity that informs, entertains, motivates, educates, and engages […]
Jan 14, 2019
Mentoring for Rank Advancement
Preparing yourself and other faculty for rank advancement and pursuit of tenure is no small task. Watch this video to learn insider tips and tricks to help you navigate the P&T process and achieve success. Keynote Speaker Dr. Steve Lisco, Chair of P&T Committee, College of Medicine Additional Information UNMC Mentoring WebsitePromotion and Tenure WebsiteSession […]
Mar 15, 2018
New Faculty Onboarding: Meet the Deans
The University of Nebraska Medical Center is made up by a large infrastructure of medical colleges, each headed by its respective dean. Here is your chance to get to know the leaders that make up the top ranks of our medical college system. Watch this meet-and-greet and learn about some of our deans and associate […]
Aug 24, 2017
The Good and Bad of Fast Brain Thinking
Understanding the Impact of Our Unconscious Biases Health care providers are specifically trained to make high stakes decisions in fast-paced, life and death situations. Every day, we rely on a host of past experiences and “our gut” to make important decisions. But sometimes these skills and behaviors can lead to unintended consequences for us as […]
Jun 6, 2017
Assessment in Health Care Education
The word, “assessment,” can be a vague and misunderstood term in education, especially when the standard model of higher learning is centered around a “culture of assessment.” But, what is a culture of assessment? What does this give us as educators and part of an institution? Where do evaluation, accountability, feedback, and accreditation fit in […]
Dec 12, 2016
Become a faculty “first responder” to student issues. Students may be struggling academically, psychologically, or emotionally, and as a role model to many students, you are in a valuable position to help out. Being a student is a balancing act, juggling preparation, study skills, learning styles, and employment. Sometimes, it can just be too much. […]
Dec 12, 2016
They're Driving Me Crazy: Staying Sane When Teaching the Next Generation of Learners
Every new generation of learner brings a unique and different world perspective, learning preference, and communication style to UNMC. They also challenge us to examine the skills and approaches we use to interact with, teach, advise, and evaluate in a variety of learning settings. For example, presentations and lectures that worked well in the past […]
Sep 15, 2016
Mentoring Matters: The Many Benefits of Being a Mentee
From career guidance to insights about navigating the UNMC culture, mentors serve an invaluable role in your success. On top of helping you attain academic success, mentors can increase your personal satisfaction and provide assistance in preparing for rank advancement and leadership roles. Watch the final session of the three-part Mentoring Matters Series and see the […]
Jun 16, 2015
