In this newsletter:

• Instructor Handbook Modification
• Scent Free Space
• Let’s Talk Teaching Day – 03-Sept-2013
• BEd Student Orientation – Sept. 4 & 5
• Congratulations!

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INSTRUCTOR HANDBOOK MODIFICATION

Please note that a modification has been made to the Handbook for Instructors.  With respect to the section on Class Attendance (Page 10), when the handbook was originally posted this section suggested that if a student missed more than two classes, the Coordinator must be informed.  This has been modified to more accurately indicate that once two classes have been missed, the Coordinator of the appropriate program should be notified.

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SCENT FREE SPACE

Dear colleagues,

It has come to my attention that it is important to remind everyone that we work in a scent-free space. Many people are very sensitive to perfumes and other scents – for me, for examples, I get stuffed up and have trouble breathing and my eyes start scratching and I get a headache. Others are susceptible to migraines.

I ask you to be PLEASE be considerate of your colleagues and our students.

THANKS

Miles

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LET’S TALK TEACHING DAY – 03-SEPT-2013

At this year’s Let’s Talk Teaching Day, we have a big question for you:

What Do You Think You’re Doing?

• How do we explain what we do?
• Do we know what our colleagues do?
• What does the community think we do?

 Please join us on Tuesday, September 3^rd (Room 329, Don and Marion McDougall Hall) for a day of discussion and learning. Lunch and coffee will be provided. A brief agenda is attached.

Please register before Thursday, August 29^th by emailing Gerald Wandio in the Faculty Development Office.

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BEd STUDENT ORIENTATION – SEPT. 4 & 5

On behalf of the Education Society and the Second Year B.Ed students, you are invited to take part in First Year student orientation activities.  All faculty and staff are welcome.

DATE:  Wednesday, September 4th
LOCATION: Jack Blanchard Family Centre (7 Pond Street, Charlottetown)
TIME: 9am-1:00pm (NOTE:  it would be great to have as many as possible at the beginning between 9:00 am and 10:00 am, and if you like you can continue with activities until 1:00 pm.

Faculty and staff are also welcome to attend either or both of the following sessions to be held on Thursday, September 5th at Jack Blanchard Family Centre on Pond Street:

AM – Year One: On Thursday, September 5, 2013, (9:00 a.m—11:30 a.m.) an orientation to our faculty for first year students.  This is an opportunity for students to meet some of their instructors and have questions answered regarding practicum, student supports, etc.

PM – Year Two:  The first 2^nd Year seminar  will be held from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. During this seminar, activities will be carried out to focus the students’ attention on their important final year.

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CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations to Cathy & Shane on the arrival of their new baby… Trapper!