U of S Unveils New Teaching and Learning Centre

Posted August 30, 2000


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ? August 28, 2000 2000-08-04-OTHER


U of S Unveils New Teaching and Learning Centre


Glenn Hagel, Provincial Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Skills
Training officially opened the new Gwenna Moss Teaching and Learning Centre
on the U of S campus today.

The Centre, designed to promote excellent teaching at the University was
named to recognize Gwenna Moss, Professor of Extension, who has been a
leading figure in instructional development at the University since 1986.

Minister Hagel, addressing representatives from the University community and
distinguished guests, said: "Universities, first and foremost, are about
students, their needs and their learning experiences. Gwenna Moss has
contributed enormously to the development of the excellent teachers and
instructors needed to do this successfully."

University President, Peter MacKinnon, said: "The University is committed to
providing innovative, high-quality instructional programs to its students.
This Centre will provide a significant resource for all instructors in
developing and enhancing their teaching skills."

"The Centre has the potential to host orientations, symposia, conferences as
well as instruction on how to develop teaching portfolios and how to
energize oneself in the classroom," added Centre Director, Dr. Ron Marken.

"One of the goals of the Centre is to devote as much attention as possible
to the next generation. So, graduate students, sessional lecturers, and new
faculty will be our primary clientele. We will also encourage experienced
instructors to participate and to provide their expertise for instructional
development programs."

For more information, contact:

Ron Marken
Director of the Teaching and Learning Centre
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-2231

or

Dr. Michael Atkinson
Vice-President (Academic)
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-8484