Tenure and Promotion Recognition

Calin Anton, Professor
Faculty of Arts and Science

Breaking And Entering: The Extraordinary Story of a Hacker Called "Alien" by Jeremy N. Smith

I find this to be a fascinating story of a woman who, through ups and downs, succeeded in the male-dominated world of Computer Security. Reading the book, I realized how someone can have a different way of thinking and still be useful to society and appreciated. I think this should be inspiring for all the weirdos terrified by the "normies".

Year of Recognition: 2025

Dr. Qian (Claire) Deng, Awarded Tenure
International Business, Marketing, Strategy, and Law

Purple Cow: Transform Your Business By Being Remarkable by Seth Godin

As a marketing professor, one book that has profoundly shaped my perspective is Seth Godin's Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable. Godin’s central idea—that in a world saturated with choices, only the truly remarkable stand out—resonates deeply with my passion for studying marketing and consumer behavior. It inspires me to examine how brands and businesses can innovate to capture consumer attention in increasingly competitive markets. This book challenges me to think beyond conventional approaches and fuels my research on topics like consumer engagement, sponsorship disclosure, and the evolving dynamics of social media marketing. Purple Cow reminds me that creativity, relevance, and authenticity are at the heart of impactful marketing, principles I strive to share with my students and explore in my work.

Year of Recognition: 2025

John Haney, Awarded Tenure
Faculty of Health and Community Studies

Teaching by Heart: One Professor's Journey to Inspire by Thomas J. DeLong

This book isn’t just about inspiring teachers. It’s about inspiring students to chase their academic dreams, to cultivate intellectual curiosity, and to recognize that learning is limitless. Teaching is more than delivering knowledge; it’s about unlocking potential, sparking ideas, and pushing others to think beyond what they believe is possible. A great teacher doesn’t just inform; they challenge, provoke, and awaken. This book is dedicated to those educators—professors, instructors, and mentors—who, through their passion and insight, helped shape my own curiosity and growth. It is also a tribute to every student who has ever been captivated by the thrill of academia. Education is transformative, and those who dedicate their lives to it deserve recognition. To them, this book belongs.

Year of Recognition: 2025

Doriane Intungane, Awarded Tenure
Anthropology, Economics, and Political Science

Becoming by Michelle Obama

In this book, Michelle Obama, the former First Lady of the United States, reflects on the transitions and milestones that have shaped her life. She delves into her academic journey, discussing the challenges she faced and the opportunities that arose from her achievements. Through her story, she inspires readers to embrace their personal growth, face challenges with resilience, and take meaningful action in their lives. This book offers encouragement and motivation for anyone navigating transitions in their careers or personal lives.

Year of Recognition: 2025

Matthew LaGrone, Awarded Tenure
Human Services and Early Learning

Open Socrates: The Case for a Philosophical Life by Agnes Callard

The book is great, but I've selected because it stands as an introduction to a remarkable mind. Her prose is analytic, spare, angular, and moves easily between the personal and abstract. She argues for the value of the philosophical life and Socrates’ place as a guide in that life, but I never get the sense that the focus of the book is about raising/lowering the status of other philosophical approaches, or retrofitting Socrates to contemporary social and political positions. Instead, her aim is to model a way of thinking. The goal is not to win an argument, but to learn together by provoking questions and clarifying our intentions, intuitions, and assumptions. Inquiry is social; to argue about what is true--truth, of course, remaining rare, elusive--is not combative or competitive but caring: it is an act of attention to another mind.

Year of Recognition: 2025

Carla Lam, Awarded Tenure

Material Feminisms by Stacy Alaimo and Susan Hekman

Theoria means “a way of seeing” the world, and the study of political theory asks us to deeply recognize our own way of seeing, as one of the vast variety of ways that are available. Political theory is about making sense of human experience of the world, and how our own way of engaging with it is implicated in how power operates. This edited collection is meaningful because of the difficult journey to transform my overlong and complicated doctoral dissertation into a book. I was under a lot of pressure to do so and struggling to articulate the connections of a then controversial worldview. I had to find already published and brilliant words to wrap up my thoughts and convince the publisher of their worth and timeliness. This book was one of the key texts that gave me hope, and new terms for radical and complex ideas, and ultimately pulled my argument together. The ideas, especially in (feminist quantum theorist) Barad’s chapter on “how matter comes to matter” helped form the apex of my work as a renegotiation of Cartesian dualism, the history of sex/gender, and the host of pervasive polarizations at the root of Western thinking.

Year of Recognition: 2025

Gail Low, Awarded Tenure
Nursing Foundations

Life Cycle Completed - Extended Version by Erik H. Erikson, & Joan M. Erikson

I first wrote about growth and development as a first year nursing student in a Diploma program at BCIT, with this being largely influenced by my grandmother Ellen. I hope that I can do her persona justice when I transition into later life. Erikson strongly influenced my thinking as a PhD student, when I was studying quality living in later life. I did not know how to describe my grandmother's wit and charm, and her life's lessons stories. I now know that I had been held captive by her wisdom. I still share her stories with students. Perhaps this is why picking up Lifer Cycle Completed brings me so much joy. We ought to delve into the people and the places from which the self develops and grows. I truly hope that this book brings you joy.

Year of Recognition: 2025

Etayankara (Murli) Muralidharan, Professor
International Business, Marketing, Strategy, and Law

How to change the world- Social Entrepreneurs and the power of new ideas by David Bornstein

How to Change the World by David Bornstein profoundly influenced my understanding of leadership and social change. Through compelling stories of social entrepreneurs, the book illustrates how purpose-driven individuals can drive systemic transformation by challenging norms, inspiring others, and leading with moral conviction rather than authority. Bornstein reveals that effective leadership is rooted not just in competence but in vision, resilience, and service. This perspective aligned with and deepened my own leadership philosophy—one grounded in transformational leadership and a strong commitment to service in post-secondary education. The book expanded my understanding of social innovation while reinforcing the belief that leadership is a moral responsibility aimed at creating meaningful change. Bornstein’s work continues to shape my academic interest in leadership and social change and remains a powerful reminder that leadership, at its core, is an act of courage and service dedicated to a better, more just world.

Year of Recognition: 2025

Cassie Prochnau, Professor
Faculty of Health and Community Studies

Classroom Assessment Techniques: Formative Feedback Tools for College and University Teachers, 3rd Edition by Thomas A. Angelo & Todd D. Zakrajsek

I was first introduced to classroom assessment techniques early in my teaching career, and the impact was immediate and lasting. These resources became a cornerstone of my instructional approach, inspiring me to create more engaging and responsive learning environments. Through simple yet powerful informal assessments, I was able to gain insights into student understanding, adapt my strategies in real-time, and foster deeper student engagement. Practical, interactive, and immensely valuable, classroom assessment techniques have remained indispensable tools in my pursuit of effective and dynamic teaching – teaching greatness.

Year of Recognition: 2025

Rodney Schmaltz, Professor
Psychology

The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark by Carl Sagan

Not every science book reads like a page-turner, but Carl Sagan’s The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark manages to do just that. I’ve returned to it many times, both for personal inspiration and as a resource in my courses on scientific thinking and skepticism. A personal favourite is the chapter on the “fine art of baloney detection,” which presents a set of practical tools anyone can use to assess claims and avoid being misled by faulty reasoning or persuasive nonsense. These tools apply to everything from paranormal beliefs to health advice. Although published in the 1990s, Sagan’s message remains timely. For anyone looking to appreciate the power of evidence-based reasoning, this book is essential reading. Sagan’s writing encourages curiosity and careful thought, helping readers stay grounded in evidence while remaining open to wonder.

Year of Recognition: 2025