Dr. Francois Caron, Full Professor in the School of the Environment was honoured by Laurentian University with the 2014-2015 Teaching Excellence Award for full-time faculty members.
The annual award recognizes exceptional teaching performance and nominations must be supported by students, peers, alumni and other members of the university community.
“I am very gratified by the accolades of the students, the alumni, peers and colleagues within the university, and delighted to accept the award,” said Dr. Caron. “Teaching is a vocation that brings its own rewards. This award means a lot; it is the culminating result of years of effort in delivering and developing courses, programs, safe laboratories, and I could not have done it alone. A lot of us have worked together for the benefit of the students.”
A former research scientist with Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL), Dr. Caron joined Laurentian University joined in 2000 in the Chemistry and Biochemistry department. He joined the new School of the Environment in 2014 and remains cross-appointed with Chemistry and Biochemistry, where he continues his teaching and projects on multidisciplinary and environmental issues. He is cross-appointed with the Environmental Earth Science Program (now Environmental Science) and is also adjunct with the Department of Earth Sciences. He was the coordinator for Liberal Science from 2005 to 2011, and the Radiation Safety Officer from 2001 to 2011. He was Vice-Dean of Science and Engineering from 2009 to 2012 and during the last year, and the interim director of the School of Mines 2011-12. He has taught first year chemistry since 2002.
“It is a pleasure to present Dr. Caron with the Teaching Excellence Award,” said Denis Hurtubise, Associate Vice-President, Academic and Francophone Affairs. “Dr. Caron’s continuing passion for his research interests has made an indelible impression on his students over the years, and his leadership within our university community has been exceptional.”