Durham College teaching and learning specialist receives national recognition Posted on May 7, 2012 at 3:09 pm. Oshawa, Ont. – Durham College is proud to announce that Ruth Rodgers, a professor with the School of Interdisciplinary Studies & Employment Services and a teaching and learning specialist with the college’s Centre for Academic and Faculty Enrichment, has been named the recipient of the inaugural College Sector Educators Award by the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) for her outstanding work in college teaching and peer leadership. “On behalf of the entire Durham College community I extend my sincere congratulations to Ruth on this outstanding accomplishment,” said Judy Robinson, vice-president, Academic. “This national recognition is a direct reflection of her passion and dedication to teaching excellence and innovative curriculum delivery. We are extremely proud of the work she has done to support the professional development of our faculty, helping us to ensure our students have the best possible learning experience.” The STLHE College Sector Educators Award recognizes Canadian educators who have made quality efforts to promote and support the development of their peers in teaching excellence in addition to providing exceptional leadership regionally, provincially, nationally and internationally in the field of teaching and learning. “As I near retirement, I find myself more focused on legacy issues at the local, provincial and national levels,” said Rodgers. “If I can leave behind people, processes and products that will contribute to the future of the Canadian college system and its role in higher education, I will feel that I have achieved my personal and professional goals.” Rodgers joined the Durham College team as a teaching and learning specialist in 2008 with more than 30 years of experience in higher education. She will officially be honoured with her award at the annual STLHE conference on Thursday, June 21 in Montreal, Que. “The chance to share resources and opportunities with my peers is the aspect that brings me the most satisfaction so it is a tremendous honour to receive this prestigious award for my contribution to faculty development,” added Rodgers. Comprised of faculty and teaching and learning resource professional members from post-secondary institutions, STLHE strives to be the pre-eminent national voice and a world leader for enhancing teaching and learning in higher education. It supports research and its dissemination and increased awareness and application of research through scholarly teaching and learning. -30- About Durham College At Durham College, the student experience comes first. In September 2011, the college welcomed more than 30,000 students to campus including more than 8,400 full-time post-secondary students as well as part-time and continuing education students; apprentices; and online learners. The college offers a wide range of market-driven programs in a number of different disciplines including business, information technology, media, art, design, general arts, science, skilled trades, justice, emergency services, health and engineering technology, enabling students to develop the skills required to meet the demands of today’s job market. A three-phase expansion of the college’s Whitby campus is currently underway. Phase 1 opened in September 2009 followed by Phase 2 in May 2011. Phase 3 will see the creation of a 36,000-square-foot building focused on agriculture, culinary, hospitality and tourism. Accommodating approximately 900 new students, it will house new classrooms and labs and offer a full-service, green-certified restaurant and lounge and see the creation of a greenhouse – all of which will be open to the general public. In addition, a new Student Services building opened at the Oshawa campus in January 2011. For more information, visit www.durhamcollege.ca or call 905.721.2000. For more information: Rhonda DaleyDurham College 905.721.2000 ext. 2197rhonda.daley@durhamcollege.ca SHARE:
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