Category: New Faculty
Generation Z: The New Kids on the Block
While the characteristics of millennial learners have been widely discussed with regard to health science education, a new generation of learners will soon be entering our education system: Generation Z. Despite their relative youth, a great deal is already known about this group. Although they share many similarities to their millennial predecessors, key differences may have […]
Dec 12, 2019
Making Time for Active Learning
Active learning is the hallmark of quality education and sustained learning in modern higher education. The science of learning, diverse learning environments, and teaching technology have opened pathways for educators questing to advance beyond modes of passive learning, like lectures. Likewise, accrediting bodies are well-versed in the solid evidence base supporting the use of active […]
Nov 15, 2019
Feeling Fraudulent – The Negative Impact of Imposter Syndrome
Self-perceptions help us define who we are, but they can also hinder us from achieving our maximum potential. Unfortunately, not all perceptions are easily identified. Watch this session as we focus on strategies to recognize and overcome two critical obstacles — unconscious bias and imposter syndrome. After this session, participants should be able to: Define […]
Nov 14, 2019
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
