Aubrey Hagar had a passion for education and learning, and this was evident throughout his personal and professional life. Aubrey’s professional career included contributions to Canadian Industries Limited, the University of Guelph, Campus Co-operative, Conestoga College, and Wellington County School Board, as well as many volunteer and community organizations. He was respected and admired by all who knew him for his roles as a leader, innovator, mentor, teacher and counsellor. To quote Aubrey, he was “motivated by love and guided by reason.”
When it came to his professional and personal activities, Aubrey always applied himself to become accomplished and aimed for excellence in all he did. He had a constant thirst for knowledge and never stopped striving to learn more about the world around him. He was a true intellect who enjoyed discussing original, thought-provoking ideas.
In 1988, the Aubrey Hagar Distinguished Teaching Award was established in celebration of Aubrey’s retirement and recognizes a faculty member who has made an outstanding contribution or has taken a leadership role in the teaching and learning process at Conestoga. Conestoga was privileged to honour Aubrey’s memory by presenting this award to distinguished faculties.
Award Selection Criteria
The Aubrey Hagar Distinguished Teaching Award recognizes a faculty member who has made an outstanding contribution to or has taken a leadership role in the teaching-learning process at Conestoga College. The candidates for the award are assessed, and a winner is chosen by other full-time members of the Conestoga College faculty on the Selection Committee.
Eligibility
In order to be considered for the Aubrey Hagar Distinguished Teaching Award, the teacher must be a full-time, non-probationary faculty member at the time of nomination.
Nominations
Candidates for the award must be nominated by a minimum of four people, at least one of whom is a current, full-time faculty member and at least two of whom must be current or former students. Support staff and administrators are also invited to be part of the nomination process. Candidates must be nominated by four to six people.
Please note that to uphold the integrity and spirit of the award, all nominations must be submitted by colleagues, students, and faculty members of candidates, with self-nominations graciously declined.
Selection Criteria
The successful candidate will have demonstrated an outstanding contribution to or will have taken a leadership role in the teaching-learning process at Conestoga College as demonstrated by the following criteria.
Competence in Learning Design
Contributions to new curriculum development
Regular and thorough revisions of curriculum to ensure currency of content or to accommodate student learning needs
Development of course/program standards, learning outcomes, and standards for evaluation
Innovation and Creativity
Use of new and different teaching methodologies to promote student learning
Development of innovative teaching materials (learning packages, assignments, supplemental materials, or other aids and strategies to assist student learning)
Integrity and Professionalism
Is truthful, fair, trustworthy, and respectful
Maintains confidentiality
Actively maintains currency in his/her field of expertise
Evaluates his/her own performance and constantly seeks to improve
Participates in appropriate professional organizations
Leadership in the Promotion of Quality in Education
Shares information and materials with colleagues
Presents workshops or informal learning opportunities for peers
Acts as a mentor to new faculty
Is recognized for excellence in his/her discipline
Builds effective working relationships with all levels of staff
Solves problems, and assists with conflict resolution
Concern for and Sensitivity toward Students
Conscientiously and consistently schedules time for students
Assiduously addresses student concerns
Solicits formal and informal feedback from students
Acts as a student advisor
Regularly attends and participates in student functions & College events
Assists with student extra-curricular activities
Assesses and adapts to individual student learning needs and styles
Action as an Ambassador for the College
Is knowledgeable concerning College programs and campuses
Promotes the College and its activities in the classroom and the community
Assists with College events and activities
Assists with community projects
Participates on College committees and teams
Nomination Information
The deadline to submit all nomination forms, including the Primary and Additional Nominator forms, is extended to Thursday, September 5, 2024, to be considered for the second round of the 2024 Aubrey Hagar award presentation. Nominations are continued to be collected until the final deadline of October 28, 2024, by 11:55 p.m. EST. This year, three winners will be selected from the three rounds of nomination periods.
This initial nomination form is to be completed by the primary nominator and must be submitted first in order to obtain the link to the additional nominator form. The primary nominator will be responsible for finding at least three (3) additional nominators and ensuring they complete the simplified additional nominator form by the deadline.
