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FACULTY FOCUS UPDATE (2/21/25)
Table of Contents: Announcements | Events | Teaching & Learning | Inclusive Excellence, Community, & Belonging
Announcements
- Day of Giving at Rowan-Virtua SOM
2/26, Sewell Campus, First Floor Cafe | 10–11:00am; Stratford Campus, Academic Center MPR | 12–1:00pm
- From announcement: "Rowan University's Day of Giving is Wednesday, February 26! Thanks to our generous SOM leadership, SOM alumni, and friends of SOM, there are thousands of dollars in matches and challenges for Rowan-Virtua SOM. Join us in person for fun activities, photo booths, raffle prizes, giveaways, snacks, drinks and more!
- Not able to join us in person? No problem! Check out other ways to participate:
- GIVE: Make an early gift — Gifts made now and through February 26 will count toward leaderboards, matches, and challenges, but you'll have to check back to see the results.
- SIGN UP: Become a virtual ambassador and fundraise for what matters to you!
- POST: Use our texting stickers and printables to help promote the Day of Giving!"
- Call for Nominations: 2025 Rowan University Research Awards (Multiple Award Types)
Due by 2/28/25
- From announcement: "The Division of University Research is pleased to announce the 2025 awards nominations for excellence in research, scholarly, and/or creative activities by faculty and students. All nominations will be judged by a faculty panel appointed by the Vice President for Research. Awards will be presented as part of Rowan University Research Day held on Wednesday, March 26th, 2025, and will be publicly recognized at the Awards Ceremony."
More information from Rowan's Office of Research Development (scroll down to Announcements)
- Thank you! - 2025 Faculty Development Needs Assessment
- Thank you all for your input. Your responses will help improve Rowan-Virtua SOM's faculty development program and meet our accreditors' needs. Completions: Paid Faculty - 72/~200; Volunteer Affiliate Faculty - 82. I wanted to provide some preliminary information from the Faculty Development Needs Assessment results and will provide one weekly snippet for the next few weeks.
- Additional Topics of Interest
Additional faculty development topics of interest (Please indicate topics that you and/or colleagues would find valuable)
Review the list of responses
- 2025 Run4Rowan
- From announcement: From 2021 through 2024 the RowanSOM, then Rowan-Virtua SOM Team, has won awards for the highest number of race registrants. As a runner and a first-generation student, I’m excited about the upcoming Run for Rowan 5k (onsite or virtual). I’ve created a Rowan-Virtua SOM Team on the registration website and hope you will join me. Please note that our team consists of runners, joggers, walkers, strollers, etc. - All are welcome.
Teams are managed by a fundraising campaign on the RunSignUp page. Please see below for more information from the Rowan Alumni Association. Please note that you need to indicate a Fundraising Goal when joining the Team but will not be responsible for any monies not raised.
You can also directly donate to our Rowan-Virtua SOM Team Fundraiser; I'm hoping that we raise at least $500 Register and Join the Team | Donate | FAQ
- Rowan-Virtua SOM: Faculty Development Series - Dates & Topics (February-March)
(All on Friday, 7am-8am, Webex)
- 2/21 - Stigma in Medicine - The Power of Language
Ashley Walker, MD, School of Community Medicine, University of Oklahoma - Tulsa &
Melissa Chen, MD, Chicago Medical School, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
- 3/21 - Balancing Teaching & Clinical Duties
Michele Tartaglia, DO, FACOOG, CS, Assistant Dean of Clinical Education, Rowan-Virtua SOM
- 4/17 (Thursday) - AI, Generative AI and Medical Education
Steve Garwood, EdD, Director of Faculty Development
James Martin II, PhD, Assistant Professor, Molecular Biology
- American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) - Educating Leaders Conference
Registration now Open - 4/9-11, Arlington, Texas
- From announcement: "Welcome to Educating Leaders 2025, the premier gathering for leaders, educators, staff, and students from osteopathic medical colleges across the United States. This event is your gateway to the future of osteopathic medical education (OME), offering an unparalleled opportunity to dive deep into the latest trends and advancements in the field."
More information and to register
- International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE)
- IAMSE Spring 2025 Web Seminar Series: Current Challenges and Opportunities for Basic Sciences in Medical Education
3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 12pm-1pm via Zoom
- From announcement: "I set up an Institutional Registration for Rowan-Virtua SOM for the IAMSE Spring 2025 Webcast Seminar Series: Current Challenges and Opportunities for Basic Sciences in Medical Education. If you would like to attend any/all of these sessions, please register with your @rowan.edu email address"
More Information | To register (Please use Registrant ID: 48101664 when completing the form)
Events
Teaching & Learning
Faculty Development Guides
Rowan University
- Call for Proposals - Rowan Teaching Center GIFTS Conference
Proposals due 3/3, Gifts Conference 3/28, 9am-12pm, Glassboro Campus
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From announcement: "The Rowan Teaching Connection (RTC) and the Faculty Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning invite all faculty, librarians, and graduate students to submit an application to present at this year's Great Ideas for Teaching Students (GIFTS) Mini-Conference. Presenters accepted to share their GIFTS will engage colleagues in an 8-10 minute demo of a favorite teaching activity, assignment, or technique that has had an effect on their teaching and their students' experience in their class. GIFTS should be open enough to be adoptable and adaptable across disciplines."
Submit your proposal here.
LinkedIn Learning
TeachingPhysician (Each week, I’ll be sharing articles from this resource)
(Please email garwoods@rowan.edu for access information)
Article(s)/Book(s)/Website(s)/Podcast(s)/etc.
- Harvard Macy Institute
- Medical Science Educator
- Corliss, S. B., Vinas, E. K., Bergemann, A. D., MacClements, J. A., & Nelson, E. A. (2025). Exploring Teacher Behaviors that Support Student Self-regulated Learning in the Clinical Environment. Medical Science Educator, 1-7
Inclusive Excellence, Community, & Belonging
Rowan-Virtua SOM IECB Website
Faculty Development Guide: Inclusive Excellence, Community & Belonging (IECB)
Rowan University
- Call for Nominations - Excellence in Diversity Awards
Due by 3/3, 5pm
- From announcement: "The Senate Diversity Committee is excited to announce the annual recognition of Rowan community members who champion diversity, equity, and inclusion on our campus. Established in 2014, Rowan’s Excellence in Diversity Awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of students, faculty, and professional staff who creatively address issues of social justice, equity, advocacy, and inclusion."
More Information
Nomination Form
- Foundations of Inclusive Excellence Certificate - Spring Dates
- SJICR - Intercultural Calendar and Religious Holidays
Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
- Fireside Chat and Meet & Greet with Dr. Uche Blackstock
4/30, 6pm-7pm (Fireside Chat), 7pm-8pm (Meet & Greet/Book Signing)
- From announcement: "Join the Virtua Health College of Medicine & Life Sciences of Rowan University for an exciting and profound intimate fireside chat and meet and greet with New York Times bestselling author and physician Dr. Uche Blackstock. This insightful and timely session will be moderated by Dr. Millicent Channell, Sr. Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Student Services at Rowan-Virtua SOM. Dr. Blackstock will discuss her latest book "Legacy, A Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine" and the historical relevance of racial injustice in modern-day medical practice."
More information and to register
- Online Modules (each about 20 minutes)
Developed by the Professional Learning Subcommittee of the Rowan-Virtua SOM DEI Committee
Article(s)/Book(s)/Website(s)/Podcast(s)/etc.
- American College of Healthcare Executives
- Medical Science Educator
- Intercultural Events/Holidays in February & March