Dr. Tim Goddard named 2019 Outstanding Graduate Student Mentor
We are proud to announce Dr. Tim Goddard, a professor in the Faculty of Education, is the 2019 recipient of the UPEI Faculty of Graduate Studies Award for Outstanding Graduate Student Mentorship. Dr. Goddard has been an active and successful mentor for many graduate students since joining UPEI in 2008.
The nomination letter written by several of his current and past graduate students describe him in glowing terms.
“Dr. Goddard has a natural ability to make his students feel capable and heard while challenging assumptions and providing a different perspective,” wrote one nominator. “Students leave Dr. Goddard’s office and classes feeling focused and prepared, and most importantly, ready to tackle their research projects with confidence.”
As part of this award, Dr. Goddard becomes the UPEI nominee to the Canadian Association of Graduate Studies Award for Outstanding Graduate Student Mentorship. Dr. Goddard will also be featured as a keynote speaker at the UPEI Graduate Studies and Research Conference in May.
Congratulations, Tim, from all of your colleagues and students on this well-deserved recognition!
The University of Prince Edward Island prides itself on people, excellence, and impact and is committed to assisting students reach their full potential in both the classroom and community. With roots stemming from two founding institutions—Prince of Wales College and Saint Dunstan’s University—UPEI has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. UPEI is the only degree granting institution in the province and is proud to be a key contributor to the growth and prosperity of Prince Edward Island.
