Crestron awarded Rob Peregoodoff, Director of Learning Services at the University
of British Columbia’s UBC Sauder School of Business, with the Summum Bonum
Award for Excellence in Teaching during a special award ceremony at UBC.
Crestron’s Director of Education Programs, Roger Takacs, presented Peregoodoff
with a commemorative plaque and cash prize during the event, which recognized
Peregoodoff for his long-term commitment to students and faculty, and his
dedication to the transformation of education through technology. Latin for “highest
good,” Summum Bonum is an expression used in philosophy to describe the
supreme good, the greatest moral achievement and ultimate humanitarian goal.
For more than 7 years, Peregoodoff has consistently demonstrated a passion and
dedication for technology at UBC. Rob was pivotal in transforming a traditional
business school classroom into an innovative, forward-thinking, active learning
space. The Learning Labs provide a transformative educational experience by
fostering active and engaged learning and collaboration, both in person and with
global partners via video collaboration capabilities. By creating these labs, Rob
Peregoodoff demonstrates persistence, vision, and enthusiasm for pushing the
boundaries of how technology can enhance the learning experience.
Crestron, a global leader in communication and control technologies, shows its
commitment to innovation through education by creating an award to celebrate
passionate teachers. The Summum Bonum Award of Excellence in Teaching
recognizes the crucial role that learning innovation plays in the academic and
personal development of students. This prestigious award is presented to education
professionals with a track record of enhancing student learning experiences with the
goal of making a difference in their lives.
“We are proud to honour Rob Peregoodoff for the vision and passion that were
critical to bringing the Sauder Multi-Purpose Learning Labs to life. We are awarding
Rob with our Summum Bonum award for his commitment to creating the ultimate
collaborative environment for both in-person and remote engagement,’ said Takacs.
“This ensures UBC Sauder students are at the forefront of using cutting-edge
technology as part of local and world-wide teams that drive innovation that can
compete in a fast-paced global economy.’
Nearly 100 faculty, staff, students, friends and family members attended the
ceremony. During the event, Rob accepted the award and addressed attendees.
“Change in education is never easy, this is truer now than ever,’ he stated. “Being
honoured with the Summum Bonum award from Crestron is a great milestone in my
career to build upon, on behalf of current and future students and faculty of UBC.’
Crestron appreciates the value of education in teaching and congratulates Rob
Peregoodoff, wishing him continued success in his truly outstanding career.
