MSU Business Excellence in Teaching Award Presented to Dr. Frances Tuer

Frances Tuer, Assistant Professor of Human Resources and Management, is a beloved teacher among DeGroote students. She is dedicated to supporting students, and ensuring they have a positive learning experience both inside and outside the classroom. She is also an advocate and a strong voice for students.

Tuer was recently presented with the McMaster Students Union Business Excellence in Teaching Award.

Her students describe her as an amazing professor who is extremely accommodating, someone who provides clear instructions, considers everyone’s learning styles, and genuinely wants her students to succeed.

Tuer enjoys an active classroom environment focused on helping students of all interests and abilities to gain personal insights into the world of work, and solve business and workplace problems using evidence-based management. She is also committed to inclusivity, striving to integrate learning on accessibility and accommodations for those with disabilities.

Her teaching style resonates with students.

She actively contributes and participates in co-curricular and extra curricular activities from case competitions, to supporting the transition to remote teaching, to being the lead developer for the new Commerce 2GR0 course.

When asked how it feels winning this award from her students, Tuer says, “I’m always deeply honoured when students take the time to recognize my contribution to their success.”