The Faculty Chronicles

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The Faculty Chronicles (TFC) podcast, sponsored by the Touro Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL), is about building community, connection, and conversation. It will bring to life the stories behind the great works of Touro faculty, across disciplines in all our schools, focusing on classroom innovation in teaching and learning, science, business, medicine, education, wellness and more.

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Season 3, Episode 6: Making Sense of Ungrading in Higher Education with Dr. Stacey Fanning, Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Apr 16 2024 26 mins  
In this episode, you will hear Dr. Stacey Fanning from Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine in New York speak about the ungrading in higher education and in the classroom.

Season 3, Episode 5: Teaching Ethics with Dr. Eric Wachs, Touro University College of Dental Medicine

Mar 05 2024 30 mins  
In this episode, you will hear Dr. Eric Wachs from the College of Dental Medicine at Touro University New York speak about incorporating ethics lessons into the classroom with case examples.

Season 3, Episode 5: Being Present in the Classroom with Dr. Joseph Hayes, Touro University NY School of Health Sciences

Jan 10 2024 24 mins  
In this episode, you will hear Dr. Joseph Hayes from the School of Health Sciences at Touro University New York speak about his journey as an academician and clinician.

Season 3, Episode 4: Arts & Engaging Diverse Higher Education Learners with Professor Bari Fleischer, Touro University Illinois

Dec 06 2023 24 mins  
In this episode, Bari Fleischer speaks about using art in classroom to engage students and her tips to faculty on how common artistic expressions can be used in the classroom.

Season 3, Episode 3: Integrating Non-traditional Students into Academic Life with Dr. Stern, Touro Univ. School for Lifelong Education, NY

Nov 29 2023 25 mins  
In this episode, you will hear Dr. Briendy Stern, Academic Dean at the School for Lifelong Education (Touro University) speak about the different modalities used by the school to integrate non-traditional students into academic life and some success stories.

Season 3, Episode 2: Engaging Students with Padlet with Dr. Loftus, Graduate School of Business, NY

Nov 06 2023 19 mins  
In this episode, you will hear Dr. Elizabeth Loftus, Assistant Professor from Touro University College of Business speaking about using padlet as a way to engage the classroom, especially in online teaching.

Season 3, Episode 1: A Joyful Approach to Scholarship with Dr. John Rider, Touro University Nevada

Oct 04 2023 28 mins  
In this episode, you will hear Dr. John Rider, Associate Professor at Touro University Nevada and recipient of the 2023 Presidential Award for Excellence in Research, speaking about finding time to conduct research and publish his work. He discusses how he integrates research and clinical practices and shares his tips and strategies to be a productive researcher.

Season 2, Episode 14: Service with Professor Gena Bardwell, Touro University NYSCAS

May 17 2023 22 mins  
Professor Gena Bardwell from New York School for Career and Applied Sciences speaks about her journey at Touro University, specifically focusing on service. She talks about finding her passion and collaborating with other faculty and staff, while serving the University.

Season 2, Episode 13: Medical Community Service with Dr. Michael Liu, Touro University College of Pharmacy

May 03 2023 23 mins  
Touro University College of Pharmacy was a leader in medical activism during the Covid 19 Pandemic. Dr. Liu imparts his expertise, leadership and wisdom on making community health care information, services and solutions accessible to vulnerable populations experiencing health care crisis.

Season 2, Episode 12: Connecting with your Students with Professor Naomi Klapper, Touro University LCW

Mar 29 2023 29 mins  
Professor Naomi Klapper from the Lander College of Women at Touro University speaks of her experiences as an educator for over three decades. She brings home the message of authentic teaching and being mindful of our students at times of uncertainty.