U of S Professor named 3M Teaching Fellow

Posted June 26, 2002


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 26, 2002 2002-06-16-KIN


U of S Professor named 3M Teaching Fellow

The University of Saskatchewan is proud to announce that Dr. Len Gusthart
from the College of Kinesiology has been named a 2002 3M Teaching Fellow.

Gusthart is one of ten recipients of the prestigious award, which is
sponsored by 3M Canada and the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher
Education to recognize teaching excellence and educational leadership.

Professor Gusthart was nominated based on his exemplary leadership and
teaching skills. The award is given to individuals who not only excel in the
teaching of their courses, but also demonstrate an exceptionally high degree
of leadership and commitment to the improvement of university teaching
across disciplines. Gusthart is also a tireless advocate for the University
and a past recipient of the U of S Master Teacher award, and the University
of Saskatchewan Students' Union Teaching Excellence Award.

"Len Gusthart is truly dedicated to his students, the profession, and the
University," said Provost and Vice-President Academic, Michael Atkinson.
"His whole hearted concern for educational leadership makes him a very
worthy recipient of this national award."

The announcement of the award winners was made June 13 in Hamilton, Ontario.
In November, Gusthart and the nine other Fellows will be invited to attend a
retreat in Montebello Quebec, where they will discuss experiences and how to
work individually and collaboratively to enhance teaching and learning at
their own institutions.

Gusthart is now among a very select group because only 170 other Canadians
have won the award, which was created in 1986. Only two other U of S
professors have received this award in the past: Ron Marken and Mel Hosain.

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For more information, please contact:

Len Gusthart
College of Kinesiology
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-7697
len.gusthart@usask.ca