University of Richmond French Professor Wins Foreign Language Education Award

December 3, 2004

Robert M. Terry, a professor of French at the University of Richmond, has been named winner of the 2004 Florence Steiner Award for Leadership in Foreign Language Education, Postsecondary, by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.

ACTFL presents the award annually to a foreign language educator who is widely known and appreciated for professional knowledge, ability to communicate with teachers, and wit.

David McAlpine, chair of the Steiner Award selection committee, said Terry demonstrates “five major characteristics of his leadership”: publications and presentations of important concepts and ideas in foreign language teaching; broad expertise as a teacher and scholar; participation in teaching and professional development; selfless dedication to foreign languages and foreign language professionals; and contributions and mentorship as an editor of a number of professional publications.

Terry, a resident of the Gayton area of Henrico County, received the award at ACTFL’s annual national meeting in Chicago.