Seminar Schedule

Teaching and Learning Community (TLC) Meetings – Fall 2024



September, 2024

September 6, 2024 (Friday, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm)

Topic: Leverage the Science of Learning to Improve Motivation & Memory Performance

Presenter: Dr. Chris Meissner

Description:

In this talk, Dr. Meissner will describe effective approaches for improving motivation and memory performance in the academic context.  We will discuss both motivational strategies to promote engagement with course materials and mnemonic strategies to improve learning and (most importantly) long-term retention of information.  We will also discuss why these strategies are effective and how best to use them in the academic setting. 

In-person: CVM 2532

Virtual: Zoom link password: 123

Please RSVP

TLC Recording

September 25, 2024 (Wednesday, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm)

Topic: Antimicrobial Stewardship in the CVM Curriculum – Updates and Lessons Learned

Presenter: Dr. Kreuder

Description: In this month’s teaching development seminar, Dr. Amanda Kreuder will discuss the utilization of the CLSI document “VET09: Understanding Susceptibility Test Data as a Component of Antimicrobial Stewardship in Veterinary Settings” in the CVM curriculum. All clinical teaching faculty and house officers will soon be receiving free digital copies of the 2nd edition (recently published in February 2024).  Hard copies of VET09 will also be distributed to all VM4 rotation rounds rooms following this seminar, and examples of how to utilize this resource for teaching in the VM4 clinical curriculum will be provided.

In-person: CVM 1485

Virtual: Zoom link password: 123

Please RSVP

TLC Recording


October, 2024

October 18, 2024 (Friday, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm)

Topic: Action Research as a Framework for Educational Research 

Presenter: Dr. Aliye Karabulut-IIgu

Description: TBD

In-person: LVMC 1521 – CVM

Virtual: Zoom link password: 123

Please RSVP

TLC Recording


November, 2024

November 6th, 2024 (Wednesday, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm)

Topic: Mental Health in the Classroom and Teaching

Presenter: Amber Runkel

Description: During this meeting, we will explore ways to support students in excelling in their studies at Vet Med. Our speaker, Amber Runkel from the OASA Office, will lead an open discussion. We encourage you to bring any questions you may have. Faculty members are also welcome to submit questions in advance via the RSVP link below.

In-person: LVMC 1521 – CVM

Virtual: Zoom password: 123

Please RSVP

TLC Recording