Master Teacher Award to David Hay

Posted October 29, 1997


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
97-10-12-OTHER

Sociology professor wins master teacher award

Saskatoon SK, October 24, 1997 -- The latest recipient of the university?s
master teacher award is Professor David Hay, of Sociology. The award,
which is presented at each convocation and carries a $1,000 prize,
underscores the importance the university places on excellence in
teaching.

His nominators and supporters offer glowing assessments of Professor
Hay's teaching abilities, noting, for example, that he brings to his work a supportive attitude, a critical perspective and good humour. One
colleague says she can attest to his popularity with students by the sheer
number of students who seek out his help, many of whom are not taking
his courses but through the student grape-vine know that he is willing to
help them with their assignments in statistics.

Professor Hay?s ready willingness to give generously of his time to all
students was cited by most of his supporters. A former student says to
say that Professor Hay is absolutely approachable and perceptive is an
understatement. Students are consistently encouraged to bring their
triumphs and tribulations to his office; no problem is too insignificant.
Another says I feel that professor David Hay is one of the most unselfish
people I have ever met.

Others speak of his respect for his students, his caring manner, and his
genuine commitment to excellence in teaching. Hay has been commended by his colleagues for his willingness to incorporate new material, such as feminist approaches, into his courses.

Teaching is a two-way or cooperative activity in which my effectiveness
as a teacher is due, in many respects, to the cooperative and hard-
working students whom I have had the privilege of instructing at the
University of Saskatchewan, says Professor Hay. His philosophy of
teaching is reflected in a sheet, titled What Is A Student? which is
posted on his office door.

Professor Hay received his B.S.A. degree from the University of
Manitoba, his M.Ed. from Colorado State University, and his Ph.D. from
Iowa State University. He joined the University of Saskatchewan as
Assistant Professor in 1974. He was appointed Associate Professor in
1978, served as Assistant Dean of Student Affairs in the College of Arts
and Science from 1991 - 92, and was Coordinator of the Affirmative
Action Program in the College of Arts and Science from 1992 - 94.
Professor Hay has also co-edited two books and published numerous
articles and reports.

For more information, please contact:

Professor David Hay
Department of Sociology
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-6945