Category: External Review Dcoument
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Veterinary Educator Teaching and Scholarship (VETS): A Case Study of a Multi-Institutional Faculty Development Program to Advance Teaching and Learning.
EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH REPORT Content expertise in basic science and clinical disciplines does not assure proficiency in teaching. Faculty development to improve teaching and learning is essential for the advancement of veterinary education. The Consortium of West Region Colleges of Veterinary Medicine established the Regional Teaching Academy (RTA) with the focus of “Making Teaching Matter.” The…
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An Inter-Institutional External Peer-Review Process to Evaluate Educators at Schools of Veterinary Medicine
Institutional Policy Despite its fundamental importance, the educational mission of most schools of veterinary medicine receives far less recognition and support than the missions of research and discovery. This disparity is evident in promotion and tenure processes. Despite the frequent assertion that education is every college’s core mission, there is a broad consensus that faculty…