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Assoc ProfessorSusan Rackard

Associate Professor

School of Veterinary Medicine

  • Associate Professor
    School of Veterinary Medicine
  • 01 716 6223
  • University College Dublin, School of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Science Centre Belfield Dublin 4

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

  • PERSONAL AWARD, PRIZE, HONOUR
    Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
    15 Nov 2021
    Principal Fellowship is awarded to professionals who demonstrate they meet the criteria of Descriptor 4 of the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF) for teaching and supporting learning in higher education. Award of Principal Fellowship of the HEA represents a sustained record of effective strategic leadership in academic practice and academic development as a key contribution to high quality student learning.
  • PERSONAL AWARD, PRIZE, HONOUR
    Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
    18 Sep 2019
    Senior Fellowship is awarded to professionals who demonstrate they meet the criteria of Descriptor 3 (D3) of the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF) for teaching and supporting learning in higher education.
  • REVIEWING / REFEREEING
    Irish Veterinary Journal
    14 Jun 2017
  • PERSONAL AWARD, PRIZE, HONOUR
    Nominated for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning Award (Team Leader for Prof Cert TEARAP)
    1 Jan 2017
  • PERSONAL AWARD, PRIZE, HONOUR
    Outstanding Contribution to Veterinary Education
    1 Jan 2017
  • COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
    Enhancement of Electives Implementation Group
    1 Jun 2016
    Member
  • COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
    UCD Animal Welfare Body
    1 Mar 2016
    Member
  • COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
    UCD Animal Welfare Compliance Committee
    1 Mar 2016
    Member
  • COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
    UCD Animal Welfare Teaching Subcommittee (Belfield)
    1 Feb 2016
    Chair
  • COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
    College of Health and Agricultural Sciences Education Group
    9 Dec 2015
    Member
  • COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
    SVM Curriculum Committee
    2 Feb 2015
    Chair
  • COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
    SVM Executive
    15 Oct 2014
    Member
  • COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
    SVM School Management Team
    15 Oct 2014
    Member
  • PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
    Veterinary Schools Council (UK)
    3 Oct 2014
    Representing UCD SVM on the VSC Education Group
  • COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
    SVM Programme Board
    16 Sep 2014
    Member
  • COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
    SVM Quality Improvement Plan Committee
    16 Dec 2013
  • COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
    IT/Support Services Working Group (reporting to the CPD Board of Studies)
    14 Jun 2012 - 15 Jun 2014
    Member
  • PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
    Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Research Ethics Committee
    7 Sep 2005 - 16 Jun 2008
    Committee member advising on research applications
  • PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
    Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland
    12 Jun 2002 - 13 Jun 2007
    Member of Section of Bioengineering Council
  • PERSONAL AWARD, PRIZE, HONOUR
    Fellow of the Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland
    1 Jan 2002
    Collaboration in interdisciplinary and inter-institutional research. I was invited to sit on the Academy's Section of Bioengineering Council. The Academy is open to doctors and people interested in the science and practice of medicine and allied subjects. Applicants are submitted to the Council or Executive Committee and are subject to election. Consultants and those of equivalent status are admitted as Fellows, others are admitted as Members. Fellows and Members come from all over the world but principally from the 32 counties of Ireland. Applicants will only be considered if sponsored by two Fellows of good standing with the Academy.
  • COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
    Student Progress Committee
    12 Sep 2001 - 16 Jun 2004
    Member
  • COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
    SVM Programme Board
    Director
  • COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
    UCD Animal Accommodations Working Group
    Member
  • COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
    UCD Future VLE Steering Group
  • COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
    UCD Teaching and Learning Commitee
    Member