2007-2008
Professor
of the Year Award
 Dr. Carl Cranor
Department of Philosophy
Each year we invite
students to nominate Honors faculty for the University Honors Program
Professor of the Year. This award recognizes outstanding faculty who
participate in the Honors Program through teaching and mentoring.
Students may nominate professors with whom they’ve taken an Honors
course or worked with for undergraduate research.
For 2007-2008, we are
honoring Dr. Carl Cranor, Professor of Philosophy for his course Honors
Introduction to Law and Society (LWSO 100).
Dr. Cranor received his
Ph.D. in Philosophy from UCLA and his M.S.L. Yale Law School. His research
interests include legal and moral philosophy, specifically science and law, the
use of scientific evidence in legal decisions, and the regulations of toxicants,
among others.
One of the nominations for
Professor Cranor noted: “He was very accessible during discussion sections and
office hours. Dr. Cranor was always willing to meet with students to discuss
course content and any additional questions. He motivated students to think
critically and intelligently without actually giving away the answers. This was
helpful in developing skills that we could use in understanding course content,
as well as later in life. This technique also built student confidence in the
course material, which translated into better test scores.”
The nomination also noted
that Professor Cranor ensures that students can apply their classroom learning
to real world situations. One student noted that while interning at the
Riverside County District Attorney’s Office, she felt prepared and knowledgeable
about the field of criminal law – knowledge that she learned in Dr. Cranor’s
classes.
She stated, “Overall, Dr.
Cranor is an amazing professor, whose dedication to students promotes success.”
The Honors Program thanks
Professor Cranor for his continued commitment to student learning both inside
and outside of the classroom.
Past UHP Professors of the
Year . . .
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