Nimble Working Group

1. • CQI communication was reviewed, emphasizing transparency through scheduled meetings, faculty presentations, and course debriefs. Coordinators can request targeted feedback, and Town Halls will share changes based on student input. Course evaluations remain accessible via e-Value; instructor evaluations are managed by departments. Phase 4 discussions focused on making Dentistry a core rotation to meet COE standards requiring hands-on experience. Feasibility, resources, and alternatives were considered. Peggy provided update on an “Intro to UWVC” rotation, which other schools also offer. Draft syllabi for Phase 3 and Phase 4 are due January 1; faculty vote is scheduled for April 2026.

Nimble Leadership Group

2. • The meeting focused on CQI feedback, emphasizing transparency and regular reporting of student and faculty data. Course coordinators will communicate survey and focus group feedback directly to students. Exam design was discussed, including comparability to past exams, complexity of questions, and alignment with learning outcomes using tagged breakdowns. The next Nimble Meeting agenda was discussed, including: Intro to UWVC’s purpose: Creating a flexible schedule for 53-week years and preparing students for clinics, referencing similar rotations at schools such as ISU, UT, Bristol, Penn, and Missouri. Topics for the rotation could include: Biosecurity, IAT, euthanasia, and rotation coordination.

Module Implementation Teams

3. • Spring 2026 courses should be populating Canvas sandbox pages with content, activities, labs, and instructors. The remaining courses in Phase 2 are in the development phase. Please respond to emails or reach out if you are involved in the development and/or delivery of Phase 2. If your content will be in Phase 2 and you have not been contacted, reach out to module leaders.

Other Updates

4. • Reminder: If you are teaching something in 25-26 that will end up in Year 2 of OnWard, think about where it will go and if any changes are needed. Reach out to Jim, Margene, or Dan Pell is you need assistance transforming your materials. Also, reach out to course coordinators for emerging themes from CQI surveys and focus groups.

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 student survey and focus group questions for CQI?

• Click Here for CQI questions

• Click Here for the Course Evaluation Questions

Are their AI prompt lists to help with writing/gathering exam questions?

• Click here

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.