July 20, 2022
K-State College of Veterinary Medicine hosts veterinary educators conference
From June 28-30, the College of Veterinary Medicine hosted 153 registrants for the Veterinary Educator Collaborative.
The biennial conference is a component of the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges and fosters faculty development and promotes best practices among veterinary educators. The association represents the global academic veterinary medical community and includes members from more 50 schools in the U.S., Canada and abroad.
"We were very pleased to showcase our facilities while interacting with colleagues from schools across the U.S. and some who traveled internationally," said James Roush, associate dean of academic programs and student success.
Roush led a planning team that included veterinary staff/event coordinators Sarah Keatley, Tony Ballard and Taylor Richter. The Veterinary Educator Collaborative featured 57 separate workshops and seminars provided and 24 posters.
"Supporting veterinary educators is more critical than ever and the AAVMC welcomed the opportunity to sponsor the recent Veterinary Educator Collaborative hosted by Kansas State University," said Caroline Cantner, director for professional development with the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges. "Originally scheduled for June 2020, the Veterinary Educator Collaborative provided a valuable space for members of the veterinary academic community to come together after an extraordinarily challenging two years. We are grateful for the collaboration with Kansas State University and for everyone who contributed to and participated in the event."
The keynote address, "Competency-Based Medical Education at the University of Kansas," was presented by Giulia Bonaminio, senior associate dean for medical education, and Mark Meyer, senior associate dean for student affairs, both with the University of Kansas Medical Center.
"As veterinary educators, we have much in common with our colleagues in human medicine, so it's valuable to have an opportunity to compare and contrast current educational strategies," Roush said.