Tanya Custer, PhD, director of distance education in the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions Department of Allied Health Education, Research and Practice, has been named director of UNMC’s Interprofessional Academy of Educators.
She will assume the role in the new year, succeeding Brian Boerner, MD, associate professor of diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism.
The IAE includes more than 250 educators across all five UNMC campuses and six colleges, plus the University of Nebraska’s Graduate College. Partners include Nebraska Medicine, Children’s Nebraska and the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Dr. Custer has been an active member of the academy since her induction in 2016. She currently serves as co-chair of the IAE curricular design special interest group. She’s earned multiple honors for innovation in teaching, including Impact in Education Visionary Leadership in Education and Innovative Practice in Education awards. Through her work with innovative, online programs, she has supported more than 250 health care professionals and educators in improving their skills in teaching, leadership and educational scholarship.
“Dr. Custer’s commitment to excellence in education and her deep understanding of the academy’s mission make her the ideal choice to lead the IAE,” said Jane Meza, PhD, interim vice chancellor for academic affairs. “We are confident that her vision and leadership will continue to elevate the academy’s work advancing interprofessional education at UNMC.”
Dr. Custer added: “I am excited to continue to build on the strong foundation of the IAE. As director, my goal is to continue to enhance the interprofessional culture at UNMC by promoting collaborative educational initiatives that leverage the strengths of each discipline. I strive to lead the IAE as a hub for educational innovation, where faculty, staff and students engage in meaningful dialogue, share best practices, develop cutting-edge teaching methodologies and promote continuous improvement and educational scholarship.”
Excellent choice! We (all of us in iEXCEL) look forward to supporting you as you take a lead role in advancing interprofessional collaboration across the disciplines.
Congratulations Dr. Custer, here’s to your success and continuing the strong leadership of IAE!
Congratulations Dr. Custer. IAE will continue to flourish under your leadership!
Congratulations!!! A well-deserved recognition!!!
Congratulations, Dr. Custer!!
So happy that Dr. Custer is willing to lead in this role – terrific choice!
Congratulations!
Congratulations Dr. Custer!
Dr. Custer, I am excited that you have been chosen for this important leadership position. You are an excellent choice. Congratulations.
Congrats Dr. Custer! You were always such a pleasure to work with during my time in Academic Affairs. Your commitment to academic innovation is truly inspiring!