Catherine D. Rawn

Roles & Affiliations: Catherine D. Rawn is a Professor of Teaching in the Psychology Department at the University of British Columbia (since 2019), with tenure as a Senior Instructor. She also serves as a Senator for UBC Vancouver (2023–2025), Chair of the Senate Curriculum Committee, and Associate Head of Undergraduate Affairs in the Psychology Department. Her academic career spans over 15 years, including roles as an Instructor, Sessional Instructor, and Provost Office Fellow in Online Learning.

Education:

• PhD (2009) in Social/Personality Psychology, UBC
• MA (2005) in Social/Personality Psychology, UBC
• BA (Honours) (2003) in Psychology, University of Waterloo

Research Interests: Dr. Rawn focuses on educational leadership, curriculum design, and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). She emphasizes innovative pedagogical strategies (e.g., peer assessment, active learning), equity in education, and fostering inclusive teaching practices. Her work bridges psychology and pedagogy, particularly in large-class environments and the transition of students to academic roles.

Awards & Recognition:

• 2024 SoTL Canada Poster Award (with M. Dammert & J. Woo)
• 2017 Jane S. Halonen Teaching Excellence Award (Early Career)
• 2015 Killam Teaching Prize ($5000)
• 2014 Robert E. Knox Master Teacher Award

Grants & Contributions:

• Recipient of multiple UBC Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund grants (e.g., PSYC 217 Research Methods renewal, peer assessment initiatives)
• Contributor to textbook projects, including Methods in Behavioural Research (3rd Canadian Ed.) and Strategies for Teaching Large Classes Effectively
• Leader in curriculum reform, including UBC’s Psychology Department program outcomes and pandemic-era teaching adaptations

Labs & Teams: Co-founder and Steering Committee member of the UBC Instructor Network. Active in faculty development initiatives, including the International Faculty Development Program for Teaching Excellence and the Institute for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL).