Programming and Events

What We're Working On

The Programming and Events team is responsible for coordinating educationally focused symposia, speakers series, fellowship programs, and learning communities. This team also will be responsible for the campus-wide promotion of LEAPS programming through communication within their schools.

3rd Annual LEAPS Symposium: Navigating Your Professional Path

Scholarship Development Strategies for Tenure and Promotion in Professional and Graduate Education

When: Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Where: SMC Campus Center 

Program to Include:

Poster Session Proposals

The Leaders in Education: Academy of Presidential Scholars invites submissions for poster presentations at our upcoming symposium. We are seeking contributions that showcase innovative research in teaching, learning, and education across the health and human services and legal professions. This is an excellent opportunity for educators, researchers, and scholars to share their work, exchange ideas, and contribute to the advancement of educational practices in these fields.

We welcome submissions that explore:

  • Pedagogical innovations
  • Assessment strategies
  • Curriculum development
  • Interprofessional and cross-disciplinary education
  • Faculty development
  • Student engagement and outcomes
  • Technology-enhanced learning
  • Strategies for improving inclusivity and equity

Submit a poster presentation by February 14, 2025.

Presenters to be notified by March 1, 2025.

Resources

Our Team

  • Carol O’Neil, PhD, RN, CNE, School of Nursing (Co-Chair) 
  • Monica Schneider, DDS, School of Dentistry (Co-Chair) 
  • Martha Ertman, JD, Carey School of Law  
  • Leah Sera, PharmD, MA, BCPS, School of Pharmacy 
  • Nidhi Goel, MD, MHS, School of Medicine  
  • Linda Horn, PT, DScPT, MHS, School of Medicine  
  • Isabell May, PhD, Graduate School  
  • Glenn Canares, DDS, MSD, School of Dentistry  
  • Bridgitte Gourley, DNP, FNP-BC, School of Nursing  
  • Tamara Hicks, PhD, MSW, School of Social Work