Making Connections for the Future DAWN E. CHANLAND WINS 2021 HUNTER-HAMILTON AWARD
Passionate, relatable, intentional, dynamic and motivating are just some of the words students used to describe Dawn E. Chanland, Ph.D., the winner of the 2021 Hunter-Hamilton Love of Teaching Award. Selected by a committee of peers, based on nominations by faculty, students and
alumni, this award is Queens’ most prestigious teaching honor, and well deserved for Chanland. A professor of management, Chanland engages her classes with enthusiasm and insight while her central research interests focus on mentoring and career development. For three consecutive years, Chanland was voted Outstanding Faculty Member of Management by the student body. She also received the Distinguished Teacher of the Year Award from the School of Business and one of three Outstanding Junior Faculty awards from CalPoly during the 2009-10 academic year.
Chanland joined Queens in 2012 and quickly became an
integral part of the community by serving as a Faculty Athletic Representative, Yes/And Strategic Committee member, Athletics Committee head, Faculty Council member, Strategic Planning Committee of McColl School of Business member and Honors Program member. One student wrote, “Her [Chanland’s] role as the Faculty Athletics Representative on our campus speaks to the big picture mindset that she brings to her work. She is constantly bridging gaps and making connections.” Many of the connections she fosters involve helping students enter the professional world with confidence. Prior to pursuing her doctoral studies, Chanland worked as a
financial recruiter with a national firm and doubled her billings each year in addition to working in management training with Transamerica Financial Services. She has published numerous pieces in leading academic journals, and her research has been featured in the Wall Street Journal. Her expertise in mentoring, job search, executive coaching and management issues has been tapped by reporters at the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Forbes, AOL, CareerBuilder and MSN, as well as several television news outlets. She uses her vast experience to empower students
and create innovative classes. “She includes simulations, group projects, role plays, brainstorming sessions and other activities in her classes that keep groups focused and engaged throughout the semester,” a student wrote, adding that a final assignment in Chanland’s class involves writing an 80th birthday party speech or eulogy for themselves. Te idea is to encourage students to think about what they want to accomplish and what they would like other people to say about them. Te student continues, “Tis powerful ending to the course is just one example of her unique and impactful course design.” However, the part of Chanland that stands out most to students is her commitment to getting to know them. “Regardless of how busy Dawn is (which she is very, very busy), she always makes time for me to discuss my aspirations. She recognizes my strengths and often offers words of encouragement via in person, email and text,” shared a student. An alumnus concurs, “Dawn and I meet on a regular basis with two other colleagues and discuss career goals and life goals. …She draws people in and makes you feel like the most important person in the room because of her genuine interest in people.”
—Lori K. Tate
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