Welcome to the TWS College and University Education Working Group
Thank you for visiting the College and University Education Working Group (CUEWG) of The Wildlife Society.
Our purpose is to improve communication among members of The Wildlife Society (especially college and university faculty) regarding issues such as undergraduate and graduate education, curricula, innovative teaching approaches, course development, technology in the classroom, improving critical thinking, experiential learning, advising, writing-across-curricula and peer-review of teaching.
We also strive to improve the quality of education for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education students in wildlife ecology and conservation, thereby strengthening the professional foundations of wildlife managers, researchers, law enforcement personnel, administrators and educators and resulting in better stewardship of wildlife resources.
Above Image Credit: Brilyn Nicholson
Announcements
Credit: Elizabeth Lang
Become a member
Membership is available to all current TWS members. You may join our working group by logging in to your TWS account.
Officers
Chair:
Liz Flaherty
Chair-elect:
Lara Pacifici
Past Chair:
Michael Eichholz
Secretary:
Vicki Jackson
Treasurer:
Amanda Cheeseman
Regional Reps:
Jonathan Dudko
Tony Gurzick
Brent Bibles
Awards
The CUEWG provides three awards:
- Innovation in Wildlife Teaching
This award recognizes a faculty at any career stage for a teaching innovation in wildlife-related education. Learn more here.
2025: Dr. Chris Lepczyk, Auburn University
2024: Dr. Christina Lahti, Truckee Meadows Community College - Rising Star in Wildlife Teaching
This award recognizes an early career faculty (3-10 yrs as primary instructor) for teaching, advising, and education leadership. Learn more here.
2021: Sara Bombaci, Colorado State University
2023: Jacob Haus, Bemidji State University
2024: Erim Gomez, University of Montana - New Instructor Travel Award
This award recognizes a faculty for becoming a new instructor or transition into a new position that includes instruction of wildlife courses and provides funds to attend the TWS annual conference and CUEWG annual meeting. Learn more here.
2021: Nathan Roberts, College of the Ozarks
2022: Julie Young, Assistant Professor, Utah State University
2023: Lizz Schuyler, Paul Smith’s College
2024: Patrick Ruhl, Purdue University
Meetings
The CUEWG typically holds its annual meeting during TWS’ Annual Conference.