This is a reminder of the mandatory Sexual Violence Prevention Training: Systems of Oppression and Intersectionality. All employees are required to complete this 15-minute module as part of our ongoing efforts to foster a respectful workplace. Please ensure you complete the training by following the instructions below: Video Training Link: Click here to access the…
Starting October 1, 2024, all support staff, professionals and managers can use up to four hours of work time every month for well-being and building community. This is part of the College’s commitment to our core value of well-being for all. Faculty members are, of course, welcome to participate in any activity that takes place…
A series of webinars with simultaneous translation is offered by the AQPC on various dates in October. Visit the links below for dates and details.
English site: Webinar (aqpc.qc.ca) French site:Webinaires (aqpc.qc.ca)
Assessment is on everyone’s mind, from teacher to student, and all who work to support the mission of student learning.
Join Ped Day’s keynote speaker Eliana Elkhoury on Friday, Oct. 11 at 9 AM for a talk and workshop on enhancing student assessments to better focus on learning and support. This talk will explore the importance of appropriate assessments and introduce alternative and authentic methods in a variety of disciplines.
Eliana will highlight the importance of assessing students appropriately, emphasizing the advantages for alternative and authentic assessment approaches at every competency level. These methods can provide a more comprehensive evaluation of student skills, knowledge and attitudes, and also foster a more supportive and engaging learning environment. She will deliver a hands-on workshop after the keynote talk, where you can work on your own assessment with feedback from your colleagues.
Dr. Eliana El Khoury is a recognized leader in the field of alternative assessment, whose work is dedicated to enhancing educational practices through more thoughtful and supportive assessment strategies. She serves as an assistant professor at Athabasca University, where she works closely with experts across different disciplines to improve how students are evaluated with a focus on ensuring quality and fairness in educational assessments, and she actively incorporates new ideas and technologies to achieve this goal.
Get ready for the full program and registration coming out at the end of September.
The Secrétariat du Conseil du trésor (SCT) has created a new FAQ to answer questions related to a decision about the salary equity program rendered by the Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST) on September 28, 2023.
The SCT would like all employees of the College to be aware of the FAQ (only available in French).
The annual Dawson Pedagogical Day, also known as Ped Day, for faculty and professionals will take place Friday, Oct. 11.
Over a day of workshops and presentations, colleagues will share their pedagogical practices and experiences in the college-level classroom.
If you wish to animate a session on college pedagogy, please complete the call for proposals form by Sept. 9 at 12 PM. Discipline and program specific workshops will take place in the afternoon starting at 1:45 PM.
For further information, please contact Azra Khan, pedagogical counsellor, OAD.
Facilitators Azra Khan and Jenn de Vera led another group of support staff and professionals in the Sustainable Happiness non-credit course. Congrats to our new SH grads of Winter 2024!
In the photo from left to right, here are the grads and their final projects:
Facilitator Holly McIntyre led a group of faculty members through the Sustainable Happiness non-credit course pioneered at Dawson. Congrats to our first SH faculty grads!
In the photo from left to right, here are the Winter 2024 SH grads along with their projects:
Dawson College offers support for current teachers and educational professionals to engage in the accredited professional development program for college teachers from the University of Sherbrooke. The Performa program encourages continuous learning directly relevant to teachers and professional roles in the college network.
View the Autumn 2024 course offering in English that includes:
The courses are held on-line and in blended learning format.
The deadline to register if you are new to Performa programs, program or independent study admission will be June 13, 2024. Contact Azra Khan, Pedagogical Counsellor, HR for more information.
Taking action against domestic violence starts with supporting victims and raising awareness among staff. It may seem intimidating or tricky, but it can save lives.
Discover tools, resources and tips (in French only) for colleagues, employers, unions and everyone in the link below.
Dawson also has a page of resources: https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/human-resources/dawson-and-community-resources-for-gender-based-and-domestic-violence/
Last Modified: September 26, 2024
