- Improved decision-making effectiveness and efficiency
- Improved ability to recruit students and resources
- Data for external accrediting groups
- Opportunities for research in Veterinary Medical Education
Our classrooms, laboratories, instructional web-sites, and other learning environments provide rich opportunities for research and inquiry. Our staff are happy to help you articulate research plans and identify potentially promising areas of research, and collaborate with you on sponsored research projects, papers, and presentations.
Our Mission
The Office of Curricular Assessment and Teaching Support is dedicated to advancing the mission of the ISU CVM by providing assessment support for high quality veterinary medical education and to students, faculty and staff. We strive to provide expert guidance for best practices for teaching and for conducting research. We work in partnership with the rest of the college to ensure that the ISU CVM has the necessary information to support continuous curricular improvement and meet accreditation criteria.
Aliye Karabulut-Ilgu
Director of Curricular and Student Assessment
2256 Patterson Hall; 294-7292
aliye@iastate.edu
Melody Gustafson (Office contact)
Student Services Specialist II
2261 Patterson Hall; 294-2965
melodyg@iastate.edu
Ms. Melody Gustafson serves as the Student Services Specialist for the Office of Curricular Assessment and Teaching Support, joining the group in 2009. She offers many years' experience in data collection, data management, and communication skills as well as a broad base of knowledge in support operations. She earned her Bachelor's of Art in Political Science and Speech from Coe College.