Maureen Mancuso is a
trailblazer with a string of
notable achievements and
tireless passion, enthusiasm
and commitment to learning
and teaching.Her career is one
of exemplary firsts, including
the first woman to be appointed
Provost and Vice-President
at the University of Guelph.
But Maureen has never been
content with simply achieving
status. Rather, she uses her
leadership positions to advocate
for educational reforms. She
has continued teaching as an
administrator and encourages
her students to question what
they are learning and why.
Her “re-imagining” of undergraduate
education at Guelph has
enabled first-year students to
take small-group classes that
span disciplines. Outside of the
classroom, she is a role model
and mentor. She has led and
participated in numerous efforts
to help ensure that education is
within reach for all who aspire
to attain it. Such changes are
not easy to achieve. They require
tenacity and selflessness—qualities Maureen possesses and
uses effectively. Her dedication
to improving the quality of
education is truly inspiring. |
