[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 154 (Tuesday, November 30, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2014]
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                      IN HONOR OF DR. RUSS COLSON

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                        HON. COLLIN C. PETERSON

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 30, 2010

  Mr. PETERSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate one of my 
distinguished constituents, Dr. Russ Colson, the 2010 Professor of the 
Year awarded by Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and 
the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.
  Dr. Colson was hired by Minnesota State University Moorhead in 1993 
to teach geology at a school that did not have an existing geology 
program. In an area like the Red River Valley with its rich geologic 
history, a strong program was necessary and Dr. Colson worked to create 
a stand-out geology program at one of our nation's stand-out 
universities.
  He has put an emphasis on experiential learning in nearly three-
quarters of his classes. A self-described ``science coach,'' Dr. Colson 
introduces students to geology around the globe through hands-on 
experiences--applying what is learned in books to the real world.
  He is beloved by faculty and students alike. His students praise his 
teaching style for helping them develop skills necessary in the 21st 
century. A fellow faculty member refers to Dr. Colson as ``the best.''
  Dr. Colson is the first professor from a Minnesota public university 
to receive this award but likely not the last. I offer my heartfelt 
congratulations to Dr. Colson, his family and the MSUM community on 
this impressive achievement.

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