March 3, 2015 - Two Laurentian University professors have been honoured for excellence in teaching through the second annual Students’ Choice Teaching Awards. The recipients were recognized at “A Toast to Academic Excellence,” a ceremony organized by the University’s Centre for Academic Excellence.
Professor Lissa Gagnon, RN, BScN, MScN, a faculty member in the School of Nursing was selected for the award by students in English-language programs and Associate Professor in Biologie Mery Martinez Garcia was selected by students in French-language programs.
More than 400 nominations were received for the 2014 award. The Students’ Choice Teaching Awards were created in 2013 to allow students to recognize those faculty members who stimulate interest through effective teaching, enthusiasm and organisation.
“I am humbled to be the recipient of the 2014 Students’ Choice Teaching Award,” said Professor Lissa Gagnon. “I consider myself fortunate to have the opportunity to interact with delightful students, and I appreciated our class time immeasurably. I share this celebration with all my students, and I will hold this honour in my heart forever,” she added.
“I am honoured to accept the Students’ Choice Award for 2014,” said Dr. Garcia. “As I say to all of my students at the start of every semester, teaching allows for a marvellous exchange that benefits me as much as my students. I am grateful to all those who took the time to write such fine testimonials, and I thank each of them sincerely.”
Achievement in learning is supported and enabled by the achievements of our faculty, and we feel it is important to recognize their tremendous efforts. What they bring to the classroom is the result of extensive training, preparation, and a great sense of dedication,” said Christine Blais, Executive Director of the Centre for Academic Excellence.