It is to Professor Myers' credit that not only has he taken the more difficult path, but that he has shown that it is possible to become an internationally recognized scholar on it. These awards honour Professor Robin Badgley and his commitment to graduate education in Community Health. Effective teachers in this department have shaped the thinking of generation of Community Health professionals and researchers, and the Robin Badgley Awards recognize the teaching excellence and dedication to students of exemplary faculty. Few professors embody the boundless energy and commitment to the University that Dr. Poland possesses. This together with his caring, respect and responsibility to his students makes him a strong asset to the Graduate Department of Community Health.
Graduate studies are a lot more than attending lectures and turning in assignments.
Dr. Poland, through his teaching, encourages students to develop critical thinking skills, and continuously stimulates and challenges the intellectual capacity of his students. Students find his courses challenging and rewarding and offer praise for his willingness to provide individual guidance and advice. The high scores in the course evaluations consistently attest to his teaching excellence. As evidenced by the range and consistency of the extensive research and publications detailed in his curriculum vitae, Dr. Poland has a mastery of his subject area. His ability to relate this knowledge to the current development in the field can be demonstrated through his choice of guest speakers, in-class exercises and reflection of his own experience.