2024 Teaching, Learning, & Assessment Symposium
Thu Oct 31, 2024 10:00 AM - Fri Nov 1, 2024 12:00 PM
Skutt Student Center/PHSC Ballroom
Description
- 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 3:00 PM CT / 1:00 PM MST.
- Friday, Nov. 1: In-person on the Omaha campus (check-in at 9:30 AM CT, ending at noon) and virtual for the Phoenix campus - link provided symposium week (8:00 - 10:00 AM MST)
The 2024 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 for colleagues to exchange innovative teaching strategies, delve into teaching practices, and discuss assessment methods.
** Raffle Prize Drawings for Attendees**
Full Program Schedule
Thursday, Oct. 31
- Opening Keynote with Todd Zakrajsek, PhD
Teaching So Everyone Learns: Immediate Applications to Help More Students Thrive in Higher Education
- 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
- Roundtable Discussions: Explore and Engage with your Academic Community with Creighton faculty
- Reflective Teaching Workshop and Panel with moderator, Todd D. Zakrajsek, PhD
- Emily Babcock, DHSc, PA-C, School of Medicine, Phoenix Campus, Presenter and Panelist
- Kevin Fuji, PharmD, MA, School of Pharmacy and Health Professions, Omaha Campus, Panelist
- Paul McGreal, JD, LLM, School of Law, Panelist
- Regina Taylor, PhD, Heider College of Business, Panelist
Friday, Nov. 1
- Closing Keynote with Todd Zakrajsek, PhD
Empowering Students Through Assessment: From Passive Learners to Active Participants
- What’s HLC Got to Do, Got to Do With It? The Link Between Assessment and Accreditation with Gail Jensen, PT, PhD, Learning & Assessment & Physical Therapy, School of Pharmacy & Health Professions & Guy McHendry, PhD, Communication Studies & Director of the Magis Core Undergraduate Curriculum, College of Arts and Sciences, CFE Faculty Associate
In this collaborative environment, the symposium aims to inspire and equip colleagues with tools and insights to create inclusive and impactful learning experiences for students. Join us in this enriching journey and network with colleagues who are passionate about teaching, learning, and assessment.