Nimble Working Group

• No meeting this week.

Nimble Leadership Group

• The leadership team reviewed Vet Med Ed Day. The Surgical Task Force charge, resources, and draft definitions of surgical competence were discussed, along with survey and literature data. Phase 3 planning focused on finalizing weekly rhythms and learning outcomes for Core for All and Core for Area. Phase 4 is on hold pending surgical task force feedback. Town Halls for Phase 2 students may planned monthly from November to February. Syllabi development for Phase 3 and 4 continues, with templates and assessment plans under review.

Module Implementation Teams

• Who is teaching, providing content, and involved in each course, module, session, and lab is the focus for all module/course teams. The deadline for Fall 2025 course content on Canvas has passed, making filling in Canvas course pages the priority at this time. Module leaders, course coordinators, and instructional specialists are working to complete each course page. Spring courses and Year 2 teams are working on weekly plans.

Previous weekly updates are here

Where do I go to find the more detailed Weekly Updates? Click here

See this link for examples of how CTLM's Senior Instructional Media Coordinator, Alyson Herreid, can help anyone with recorded content with the following:

• Clean up audio and video quality

• Smooth transitions

• Provide suggestions (e.g. aspect ration, audio/video equipment, platforms, etc.)

• Insert knowledge check questions at the beginning, in the middle, or at the end

If you would like to work with Alyson, sign up on this link. The sign up sheet will be prioritized based on when the student would be viewing the content. This means Fall 2025 modules will work with Alyson before Spring 2026, with both occurring before Year 2, etc.

• See this video from Alyson for quick tips on creating and editing videos and this Recording Best Practices guide for more information. 

Hot Questions

Where can I find the teaching tips videos from Margene?

• Click here

What is the official name of the revised curriculum: OnWard

Where can I see the weekly plans for all courses as they are developed?

• Click here to see a curriculum map draft. 

• This contains weekly plans for all courses across the curriculum.

  • Some plans are complete, while others are being completed and revised.

When will the Phase 3 syllabi be voted on?

• Look for invite to Town Halls on Phase 3 in Fall 2025

  • Course coordinators will be presenting structure and current progress.

  • Questions related to Phase 3 will be answered.

• Website updated with Phase 3 learning outcomes, weekly rhythm, and example week late Fall 2025

How many electives will students be required to take in each Phase?

• Phase 1: 2 electives (1 in Fall and 1 in first 8 weeks of Spring)

• Phase 2: 5 electives 

• Phase 3: 7 electives

How do I become involved in teaching, contributing, or facilitating in a module?

• Click here to sign up as interested in teaching (classroom or lab), contributing (synchronous or asynchronous content and resources), or facilitating an active learning session. Module leaders will reach out to you once you have indicated the module(s) in which you would like to be involved. 

Has the modified pass/fail grading system been approved by the University Curriculum Committee?

• Yes, click here to see the letter from the UCC.