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EdLuminaries

32 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings

The official EdLuminaries podcast hosted by Alejandra Zertuche where she talks with educational leaders to uncover innovative and creative ways educators are driving student success.

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Enhancing Health Professions Education Through Category Tagging and Curriculum Mapping

September 27, 2023 14:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

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 transfo...

Data-Driven Remediation in Education: How to Identify and Address Learning Gaps for Student Success

June 21, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

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 i...

The Importance of Data Literacy in Higher Education

May 18, 2023 20:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

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...

The Role of Educational Technology in Promoting Evidence-Based Decision-Making

April 18, 2023 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MB

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 ins...

From Spreadsheets to Insights: Revolutionizing Assessment in Higher Education with Analytics

April 16, 2023 21:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

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 Analy...

Data Driven: The Future of Higher Education

January 30, 2023 11:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

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 t...

Applying and Leading Assessment in Student Affairs

November 29, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

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

Applying and Leading Assessment in Student Affairs

November 29, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

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

What does it mean to admit the “right” student?

October 25, 2022 09:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

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 ...

The Pillars of Teaching

October 03, 2022 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB

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

Factors Impacting Student Learning and Academic Performance

September 07, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

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.

Roundtable Discussion: Hands-On! How to Implement Sustainable Processes

March 01, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

More than ever, nursing schools are being asked to do more with less. The increasing burden of data manipulation continues to drain time and resources from nursing schools’ already overcrowded schedules. We’ll discuss best practices and innovative methods for automatically transforming your data, so you can get back to focusing on identifying insights and driving outcomes rather than spending time with spreadsheets. Jerick Togami - Director of New Products and Partnerships, ExamSoft Alexis...

Measurement of Student Progress Through the Curriculum

February 24, 2022 00:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

With the New AACN Essentials and NGN right around the corner, many nursing schools are scrambling to revise their curricula. But having an accurate curriculum map is only the beginning. Listen to Rishi Rana, Chief Experience Officer (CXO), PeopleAdmin, as we tackle this common dilemma and discuss ways to ensure you can quickly identify and align competencies throughout your curriculum 

Competency-Based Education (CBE): Competencies, Alignment, and Mapping

February 17, 2022 20:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MB

What are nurse educators doing to prepare for the shift to a competency-based education model? What tools, technology, and resources are available to your program?  ExamSoft, CORE Higher Education, and Enflux dive into these and other obstacles being presented in the nursing school classroom and explore the best courses of action to take. 

Tackling Upcoming Accreditation Challenges Around DEI

December 03, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

The importance of accreditation for a college or university is more than critical. This process continues to evolve with the addition of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) criteria and measurement into the process. Learn how Dr. Velten and GoCulture are helping colleges and universities be prepared for success in DEI during your next accreditation round.

Best Practices in Programmatic Assessment to Ensure Student Success

September 23, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

Dr. Michelle Krupp, Associate Dean for Education and Curriculum at The University of Iowa, College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics shares with us the Best Practices in Programmatic Assessment to Ensure Student Success. Dr. Krupp joined the College of Dentistry in 2015 in the Office of Education. She became Associate Dean for Education in 2020 and provides programmatic expertise and evaluation to ensure student success. She leads many education and faculty initiatives that incorporate innovat...

Helping Academic Institutions Fulfill the Mission of Higher Education

September 01, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

Helping Academic Institutions Fulfill the Mission of Higher Education with Rishi Rana, Chief Experience Office (CXO) of PeopleAdmin, a PowerSchool company where he leads strategy, growth, and with direct ownership of Product, R&D, Services, Customer Success, Sales, and Marketing. Enflux and PeopleAdmin recently announced their integration partnership. This partnership is game changing for higher education institutions, providing a tool that directly correlates faculty activity with student o...

The Challenges and Rewards of Leading as a Dean

July 28, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

Being Dean is a rewarding opportunity to have a direct impact on student success. Especially if you want a rewarding career that enables you to see students become professionals. But being a Dean also means accepting there will be challenges. Listen to the challenges and rewards of leading as a Dean from Dr. David Maize, Dean at the University of Incarnate Word Feik School of Pharmacy.

The Future of Education and the Role of EdTech

July 15, 2021 19:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB

The Future of Education and the Role of EdTech join Gregory Cianfarani founder and CEO of CORE Higher Education Group as he discusses the role of EdTech and how CORE supports both learners and administrators through every stage of the student journey by providing tools and solutions that support student recruiting, experiential/clinical education, student assessment, career readiness, and continuing education.

Lessons Learned

July 07, 2021 12:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

I want to share with you key lessons learned from each of our episodes. We released the podcast in January 2021 and have learned so much from our first 10 guests that I felt the desire to create this episode.

Surviving and Thriving as Program Director

June 08, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MB

Learn from Kristopher Maday, Program Director and Associate Professor for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center Physician Assistant Program, about the most common challenges that program directors face and how to overcome them with passion and determination. The high demand for PAs is driving the creation of new physician assistant programs. This makes it difficult for program directors to find faculty who are knowledgeable and passionate about teaching and education. Furthermore...

Program Effectiveness and Fostering Program Improvement

April 06, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

Is your program achieving the goals and objectives it was intended to achieve? Is there effective leadership to drive the mission and foster a culture of assessment? Learn how Alex Kendall, Associate Program Director at Emory University School of Medicine PA Program works smarter, not harder by implementing software and processes to improve efficiency and productivity to have more time for teaching and curriculum development. 

The Humanics Approach to Assessment in Education

March 11, 2021 11:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

What is the Humanics Approach to Assessment in Education? Join Dr. Michael Fulford, Director of Assessment at The University of Georgia, as he discusses the Humanics approach to assessment in education. He dives into his own experiences and lessons learned from the book called Robot-Proof: Higher Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, by Northeastern University president Joseph Aoun.

The Self-Study Process in Accreditation

February 26, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MB

Are you leading a self-study for accreditation for the first time? Learn how Dr. Sherri Cole, Associate Provost at Logan University, uses her military experience and discipline to quickly and easily achieve accreditation compliance while enhancing the quality of the program and student success.

The Self-Study Process in Accreditation

February 26, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MB

Are you leading a self-study for accreditation for the first time? Learn how Dr. Sherri Cole, Associate Provost at Logan University, uses her military experience and discipline to quickly and easily achieve accreditation compliance while enhancing the quality of the program and student success.

PA Programs, You Are Not Alone: Delegate Administrative Tasks to Exceed the Accreditation Standards 5th edition

February 25, 2021 01:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

Physician Assistant programs, don’t be intimidated by the Accreditation Standards 5th edition. Learn how Elizabeth Hunter, Founder at Impressive Administrative Consulting and Program Specialist at the Xavier University of Louisiana can help you ensure compliance by delegating administrative tasks so that faculty can focus on what matters most… preparing the Physician Assistants of the future.

Getting the Most Out of University Strategic Planning

January 06, 2021 02:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MB

Don’t let your university’s strategic plan collect dust on a bookshelf. Learn how Dr. Sarah Getch, Assistant Provost of Accreditation at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, built a system that runs like a machine with ongoing data collection and analysis not just for when the accreditors are coming or it’s time to create a new strategic plan but to truly enhance the quality of the programs.

Easing the Pain of the Accreditation Process

December 30, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MB

Accreditation can be painful, but it doesn't have to be. Learn how Ryan Palmer a Principal Consultant at Kennedy & Company Education Strategies has found ways to ease the pain of accreditation processes. With his methods, the self-study doesn’t feel like running a marathon without training which will likely make it so painful that you won’t want to participate in another one again.  Ryan Palmer, EdD, MFA Principal Consultant at Kennedy & Company Education Strategies rpalmer@kennedyandcompa...

What Have We Learned About the Rapid Change to Distance Learning?

December 22, 2020 02:00 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MB

The Rapid Digital Transformation Shift begs big questions about what have we learned, and where do we go from here? Learn how Jason Mobley, Educational Solutions Engineer at Zoom Video Communications is helping faculty through this rapid transition, and what can we expect to see in the future of education? Jason Mobley Educational Solutions Engineer Zoom Video Communications LinkedIn 

WHATSS (WHAT you need to know to survive the Self Study)

December 09, 2020 02:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MB

Discover best practices and secrets to a successful virtual Self-Study in this engaging conversation and uncover the meaning of WHATSS!  With in-person meetings, preparing a Self-Study takes about 18-months, but when everyone is working remotely, engagement may not be as high as usual and could delay the process. It is crucial to fight the Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind effect with innovative approaches to: Remind people that self-study is still happening and is imminent Provide some final ref...

WHATSS (WHAT you need to know to survive the Self Study)

December 09, 2020 02:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MB

Discover best practices and secrets to a successful virtual Self-Study in this engaging conversation and uncover the meaning of WHATSS!  With in-person meetings, preparing a Self-Study takes about 18-months, but when everyone is working remotely, engagement may not be as high as usual and could delay the process. It is crucial to fight the Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind effect with innovative approaches to: Remind people that self-study is still happening and is imminent Provide some final ref...

Secrets of Effective Academic Advising

November 06, 2020 02:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

This exciting conversation with Alejandra Zertuche, Enflux CEO, and Dr. James Culhane, Assistant Dean for Student Academic Success Programs at the Notre Dame of Maryland University School of Pharmacy, come from a place of experience and authority. During this webinar, Dr. Culhane will draw from his forthcoming book with practical ideas that all academics can immediately implement to be more effective at academic advising and closing achievement gaps. Contact Information James M. Culhane, ...