Council of 3M National Fellows for
Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
Who we Are
The 3M Council is a vibrant community of award-winning teachers and students who are lifetime members of the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE), and a constituency within STLHE.
Our History
In its 35-year history of supporting excellent teaching and learning and educational leadership in higher education, over 350 National Teaching Fellows and National Student Fellows have been welcomed into the Fellowship.
The Council was established in 2003 to support these Fellowships.
Learn more about the history of the 3M National Teaching Fellowship and the 3M Council here.
Alex Fancy, Mount Allison University
Inaugural Chair, 2003 to 2007


Our Vision and Goals
- To promote the Fellowship, its members and activities to outside constituencies and with strategic partners.
- To celebrate projects spearheaded by the Fellows and disseminate news about 3M Fellows’ initiatives, impact and accomplishments.
- To create communities of practice both regionally and nationally among 3M Fellows to discuss important issues in Higher Education teaching, learning and educational leadership.
- To design and implement projects that enhance teaching and learning excellence and educational leadership in Canadian Higher Education.
- To develop relationships and build collaborative opportunities with award-winning teachers and award-winning students internationally.
- To support and advise in the coordination and adjudication of the 3M National Teaching Fellowship and the 3M National Student Fellowship.
- To participate in public debates and discussions as advocates for valuing teaching and learning in Higher Education in policy making in provincial and national contexts.
Council Executive

Aline Germain-Rutherford
University of Ottawa
CHAIR2017-2021 (Renewed)

Pat Maher
Nippissing University
VICE-CHAIR2017-2021 (Renewed)

Heather Carroll
Harvard University
COMMUNICATIONS AND FINANCE OFFICER
2017-2021 (Renewed)

Jessica Riddell
Bishop's University
MEMBER-AT-LARGE2016-2020 (Renewed)

Christl Verduyn
Mount Allison University
FELLOW-AT-LARGE2019-2021

Lisa Dickson
Univ of Northern British Columbia
FELLOW-AT-LARGE2019-2021

Debra Dawson
Ex-Officio
COORDINATOR3M National Teaching Fellowship

Cynthia Korpan
Ex-Officio
COORDINATOR3M National Student Fellowship

Enav Zusman
University of British Columbia
3M NationalStudent Fellow
Current Initiatives

Welcome to My Classroom
Welcome to My Classroom is scheduled as an interactive session held during the annual STLHE conference and showcases the teaching of 3M National Teaching and Learning Fellows.

Open Books

SoLE Grants
Our Publications

Making a Difference
The book has been described in The Teaching Professor as “(…) a marvelous affirmation of how teaching inspires, enriches and satisfies both teachers and students. If you need a shot in your teaching arm, this book will supply it.”

Silences in Teaching and Learning

Students Speak
Our Communities and Members

3M National Teaching Fellows
The community of 3M National Teaching Fellows embodies the highest ideals of teaching excellence and scholarship with a commitment to encourage and support the educational experience of every learner.

3M National Student Fellows

College Sector Educators
In 2016, College Sector Instructors became eligible as nominees for the 3MNTF. Previous recipients of the CSEC award became part of the new Council of 3M National Teaching and Learning Fellows.