EdLuminaries

This episode explores curriculum mapping and category tagging in health professions education. Join Alejandra Zertuche, CEO of Enflux, in a discussion with Ashley Castleberry, Assistant Dean of Curriculum and Assessment at UT Austin College of Pharmacy. The conversation sheds light on challenges faced by faculty and instructors during the assessment and tagging process and delves into the promising prospects of AI technologies like CompetencyGenie contributing to higher education and transforming the role of educators. Catch this insightful conversation that aims to empower educators and elevate the health professions education landscape, providing valuable insights into the benefits of category tagging for students, instructors, and curriculum.

This episode explores the use of data-driven remediation to address learning gaps for student success. Our guest, Erich J. Grant, Associate Professor and Program Director at Randolph-Macon College, shares insights on utilizing learning objective level data to design targeted interventions for student deficits. We discuss common challenges faced by educators in remediation, strategies for promoting critical thinking and metacognition, and specific examples of how data-driven remediation can improve student outcomes. Tune in to learn how schools can support educators in leveraging assessment data to enhance the remediation process and drive academic excellence.

In this episode, we are excited to welcome Ashley Hurand, an expert in data literacy within the realm of higher education. With over 8 years of experience in the University Analytics & Institutional Research Department at the University of Arizona, Ashley brings a wealth of expertise to our conversation. Her unwavering passion lies in advocating for data literacy and empowering higher education institutions to make well-informed decisions through the strategic utilization of data. Join us as Ashley sheds light on the significance of data literacy in the context of higher education, offering invaluable insights and practical advice. Don't miss out on this enlightening discussion that will reshape your perspective on the power of data literacy in the academic sphere.

In today’s episode of The Role of Educational Technology in Promoting Evidence-Based Decision-Making, we have a very special guest Dr. Edward Williams, a distinguished Physician Assistant with years of experience in family practice and a remarkable 22 years of military service. He serves as the Chair and Program Director for Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. We're thrilled to have this accomplished individual on the show to share his valuable insights and expertise with us.

Join me as I chat with Dr. Yolanda Hardy, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Assessment and Accreditation and Associate Professor at Palm Beach Atlantic University Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy, about how analytics are revolutionizing assessment in higher education. Discover how institutions can leverage data to drive informed decision-making and improve student success. Tune in to this episode of From Spreadsheets to Insights: Revolutionizing Assessment in Higher Education with Analytics to learn more!

Data plays a crucial role in higher education, from informing decision-making to driving innovation. In this episode of Data Driven: The Future of Higher Education, we dive into the world of data in higher education, exploring the benefits and challenges of using data, the ethics of data use, and the future of data-driven innovation in the industry. Join us as we discuss the trends and developments shaping the future of data in higher education. Listen in and gain a deeper understanding of this important topic.

Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL) provides the opportunity for educators that coordinate assessment for divisions of student affairs to discuss issues to improve their work. Listen to Dr. Joe Levy as he shares the mission and vision of SAAL and gives us a preview of the Applying and Leading Assessment in Student Affairs course that will run from February 6, 2023 - April 2, 2023. 

To register: http://studentaffairsassessment.org/online-open-course

In healthcare education, we often feel pressure to admit the right students. Many program accreditors ask schools to analyze their admissions criteria and outcomes to ensure the admissions process works well. But what does it mean to admit the “right” student? What recipe guarantees an academic outcome? And what do we give up when we think only from this perspective? Listen to Dr. Mielczarek as she shares ideas and tips on how not only to take a look at the student we want to admit but also at the curriculum to see if it meets the needs of the students, the profession, and the faculty. 

Listen to our conversation with Dan Thompson, Assistant Director of Instructional Design and Faculty Development at Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dan developed faculty development sessions on the pillars of teaching where Faculty always walk away with actionable and tangible plans and see an immediate improvement in student engagement and learning

Welcome to Factors Impacting Student Learning and Academic Performance. In this module, we will explore the various factors that can impact student learning and success with Dr. James Culhane, Professor and Assistant Dean of Student Academic Success Programs and NTA Certified Academic Coach at Notre Dame of Maryland University School of Pharmacy.