Philosophy
Dylon McChesney, a PhD candidate in Philosophy, is recognized by students, peers, and faculty members for his approachability, commitment to students’ well-being, and engaging teaching methods. His students agree that “not only [was he] an excellent professor but also an outstanding peer and ally.” McChesney’s dedication for teaching is evident in the way he regularly looks to engage the students beyond class material, with an unspoken level of mutual respect between instructor and learners. McChesney’s “passion, humour, and confidence” all helped make the class more interactive, with a comforting, supportive atmosphere. McChesney works to make sure his students succeed by centering his teaching approaches around appropriate course designs to enable and encourage learners to be more active and critical in their thinking. Beyond his teaching abilities, McChesney demonstrates commitment to student success through his advocacy for mental health: as one nominator wrote, he “often partook in honest and open conversations about his class’ wellbeing – both academic and mental.” His incredible communication skills, innovation in teaching, rapport with and advocacy for students make his teaching truly exceptional.
McChesney has been an instructor for ARBUS 202/PHIL 215, PHIL 110B, PHIL 256, and PHIL 101.
