Faculty recognized for teaching excellence
As Convocation ceremonies at Fleming College’s Sutherland Campus get underway, the college will recognize two special faculty members for excellence in teaching.Deborah Scott will receive the 2008 Charles E. Pascal Award for Excellence in Teaching and LeeAnn Cormier will receive the inaugural Contract Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching.Ms. Scott is a professor within the Museum Management and Curatorship program and the Collections Conservation and Management program. Her nomination for the Pascal Award was supported by 34 students in the Museum Management and Curatorship program.Ms. Scott embraces the college’s values by connecting her students with community partners through meetings and projects, and by providing encouragement to help her students overcome all obstacles. She stays current in her field and ensures her students are well-informed on the latest trends in the field.Ms. Cormier teaches within the Drug and Alcohol Counsellor and Social Service Worker programs. As the first recipient of the Contract Faculty Award, Ms. Cormier sets high expectations of her students and supports student success.“She teaches us the gritty reality of it all, and the down-to-earth methods we need to use,” said one nominating student.“She challenged me on several occasions to look inside myself for the answers, she then supported me with my decisions,” said another nominating student.The awards will be presented at the 11 a.m. convocation ceremony for the School of Law, Justice and Community Services at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre on Thursday, June 12. – 30 -For more information: Laura Copeland, Communications Officer, 705-749-5530 x 1370 or copeland@flemingc.on.ca