Interprofessional Academy of Educators

- Membership Overview
- Apply for Membership
  Discover how you can join the Academy and the timeline for applications.
- Member Benefits
  The Academy provides community, connections and collaborations with other educators committed to excellence in teaching and learning.
- Member Directory
  Access a complete list of all our current Academy, Associate, Affiliate and Emeritus Members.
- Member Spotlight
  Get to know our members beyond what is in their professional bio.
- Distinguished Educators
  The Distinguished Educator designation is the highest honor in Academy membership and is awarded for excellence in teaching and peer mentoring.
- Collaborations Overview
- Special Interest Groups
  Connect with Academy members who share similar interests by joining one of our interprofessional groups.
- Current Opportunities
  See a list of new and ongoing projects that our Academy members can collaborate on.
- Meet Current Members
  View our current members and the leadership team advancing education and scholarship at UNMC.
- Teaching Overview
- Teaching Toolkit
  Access a repository of teaching resources to hone your skills and give students the best learning experience possible.
- Teaching Launchpad
  Boost your skills to the next level with this series of training sessions for individuals who are new to teaching.
- InnovatED Symposium
  This event lets you discover the newest innovations in health professions education, including advances in ideas, technology and teaching methodologies.
- Peer Feedback on Teaching Program
  Receive feedback from peer reviewers about your current strengths and get ideas to take your teaching to the next level.
- Catalyst for Education Award
  Recognize an individual in an educational support role whose contributions are integral to furthering UNMC’s mission.
- Impact in Education Awards
  These awards are the highest education-related awards conferred by UNMC and recognize the innovation of our educators.
- Scholarship Overview
- Educational Scholarship Toolkit
  View key resources to guide you along your education research and scholarship journey.
- Consultations
  Our education researchers provide guidance and consultation services in developing educational scholarship projects.
- IAE Education Research Grants
  Apply for one of our grants that are awarded for pilot education research projects to support larger grant applications for future study.
- Innovations in Health Sciences Education Journal
  Read our peer-reviewed journal on emerging research and pilot studies in health professions education.
- Spotlight on Scholarship
  This showcase highlights the educational research being done by UNMC and UNO medical humanities educators.
- Education Research Network
  Join campus education researchers who identify needed resources, support projects and increase collaboration opportunities.
- Academy Toolkits Overview
- Teaching Toolkit
  Access a repository of teaching resources to hone your skills and give students the best learning experience possible.
- Preceptor Toolkit
  Access our curated set of tools specifically for clinical educators to help you effectively teach learners.
- Promotion & Tenure Toolkit
  Discover helpful tips and tricks to navigate the P&T process, as well as what is needed to create an impactful portfolio and narrative.
- Educational Scholarship Toolkit
  View key resources to guide you along your education research and scholarship journey.

— Interprofessional Academy of Educators — Membership — Member Directory — Current Affiliate Members

Current Affiliate Members

The Affiliate Member category is intended for non-UNMC faculty, staff and community partners, such as individuals from UNO and Nebraska Medicine, who either extensively support and/or exemplify dedication to teaching excellence. Learn how you can apply to be an Affiliate Member.

List of Affiliate Members

Name	Member Since	Affiliate Partner	About
Samantha Ammons	2019	Sociology & Anthropology, UNO	Bio
Timi Barone	2019	Sociology & Anthropology, UNO	Bio
Melissa Berke	2021	School of Music, UNO	Bio
Matthew Brooks	2021	School of Music, UNO	Bio
Kevin Clouther	2020	Writer's Workshop, UNO	Bio \| Spotlight Story
Michele Desmarais	2021	Native American Studies, UNO	Bio
Daniel Hawkins	2021	Sociology & Anthropology, UNO	Bio
Jeremy Johnson	2020	Art & Art History, UNO	Bio
Kalen Knight	2024	Nebraska Medicine
Steve Langan	2019	Medical Humanities, UNO	Bio \| Spotlight Story
Stephanie Lough	2019	Nebraska Medicine
Joseph McCaffrey	2020	Philosophy, UNO	Bio
Adam B. Rosen	2022	School of Health & Kinesiology, UNO	Bio
Lisa C. Smith	2023	School of Social Work, UNO	Bio
Roma Subramanian	2021	School of Communication, UNO	Bio \| Spotlight Story
Samuel Wilkins	2022	School of Health & Kinesiology, UNO	Bio

Apply to be a Member

Discover how you can join the Academy, and learn key dates for applications.