Teaching Scholars Summer Institute
The 20th annual Teaching Scholars Summer Institute will be held Monday, June 3, to Wednesday, June 5, via Zoom. The three-day event focuses on developing educational theories/technologies as well as promoting educational skills, critical thinking and innovative educational approaches.
Following the virtual Summer Institute, the in-person Simulation Certificate Program will be held Thursday, June 6, and Friday, June 7, at the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (STEPS) on the Health Sciences Campus in Morgantown.
All events are open to faculty in all health-related schools, including schools of dentistry, medicine, nursing, pharmacy and public health, and allied health professionals.
Virtual Teaching Scholars Summer Institute
Throughout the Summer Institute, attendees will engage in lecture and discussion session topics including learning styles and strategies, scholarship in education, information technology, leadership in education and assessment.
Non-WVU Registration
Prior to May 15, registration for non-WVU employees is $500 per person or $400 per person for groups of four or more.
After May 15, registration for non-WVU employees is $600 per person and no group discount will be offered.
The registration deadline is May 31, 2024.
WVU and WVU Medicine Registration
Registration for WVU and WVU Medicine employees is $200.
The registration deadline is May 31, 2024.
WVU and WVU Medicine employees should contact Tynetta Johnson to register.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about the 2024 Virtual Teaching Scholars Summer Institute, contact the Health Sciences Faculty Development team.
- Positions
- Executive Assistant, Administration
- Executive Assistant, Faculty Development
- Phone
- 304-293-3308
In-person Simulation Certificate Program
The WVU STEPS Simulation Certificate Program is designed for instructors to enhance their skills in quality teaching with simulation. The program will begin with a virtual session on Wednesday, June 5, titled “SIM I: Introduction to Simulation,” as part of the Teaching Scholars Summer Institute. In-person sessions, “SIM II: Applied Techniques of Simulation Education” and “SIM III: Advanced Topics in Simulation,” will take place Thursday, June 6, and Friday, June 7, at the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (STEPS) on the Health Sciences Campus in Morgantown. STEPS is accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare.
Non-WVU Registration
Registration for non-WVU employees is $1,000.
A certificate of participation is available for $20. Attendees are required to attend all sessions to receive the certificate.
WVU and WVU Medicine Registration
Registration for WVU and WVU Medicine employees is $1,000.
A certificate of participation will be provided at no cost. Attendees are required to attend all sessions to receive the certificate.
WVU and WVU Medicine employees should contact Tynetta Johnson to register.
Additional Information
Traveling to Morgantown for the Simulation Certificate Program? Just a few miles from downtown, the Health Sciences Campus is a bustling environment to learn and work. The surrounding community affords visitors the opportunity to experience arts, culture, food, music, nightlife and sports.
Contact Information
Questions about the Simulation Certificate Program should be directed to Lee Ann Miller, Ed.D., CHSE-A, assistant director of education at STEPS.
- Position
- Assistant Director of Education, WV STEPS
- Phone
- 304-293-5533