[nagdu] Seeing Eye Class Length Shortened

harold leigland h_leigland at bresnan.net
Tue Nov 1 21:50:19 UTC 2011


hi Steve, when we were at pilot this time we got their march 13 and left the 25 received our dogs on the 14th sincerely hal 

----- Original Message -----
From: Steven Johnson <blinddog3 at charter.net>
To: "'Nagdu Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Date: Sunday, Oct 30, 2011 03:26:53 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Seeing Eye Class Length Shortened

>
>
> I would be curious to hear when other schools have their check-in day, issue
> day, and exit day depending on whether one is a graduate or first time
> student.
> 
> I am a Leader Dog grad as most of you know, and things have even changed a
> bit from when I went this last time which was already 3.5 years ago.
> Check-in day is still Sunday, but to the best of my knowledge, the issue day
> was moved up one day from Wednesday to Tuesday.  As Graduate students, we
> would spend a total of 19 days, but in some cases, could be excused early if
> all objectives were met.  Maybe there is another LD grad on this list who
> has gone back since I was last there who could also share.  Will this play
> into what organizations prospective students will choose to attend...yr
> guess is as good as mine.
> 
> Steve
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Margo and Arrow
> Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2011 12:57 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Seeing Eye Class Length Shortened
> 
> Oh, I think cost-cutting could be one of the reasons, but, students or I 
> should say, many students want shorter class times.  I'm not sure why they 
> chose Monday; am not sure why they chose to not have students show up on 
> saturday.  I think there could be a bunch of reasons.  Maybe staff want the 
> weekend off between classes.
> 
> I'm going to write to Dave Johnson and see if I can find out.
> 
> Margo and Arrow
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Steven Johnson" <blinddog3 at charter.net>
> To: "'Nagdu Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'" 
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2011 1:52 PM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Seeing Eye Class Length Shortened
> 
> 
> > Hi Margo,
> > Do you think it is a cost-savings measure?  Earlier weekday rates tend to 
> > be
> > lower than weekend airfare, and this is the first reason that jumped out 
> > at
> > me.  However, I am also going to make an assumption that finances are
> > probably not a significant issue with the Eye.
> >
> > Steve
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> > Of Margo and Arrow
> > Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2011 12:49 PM
> > To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> > Subject: Re: [nagdu] Seeing Eye Class Length Shortened
> >
> > It would be interesting to know the reasoning for starting on a week day
> > versus weekend.
> >
> > Margo and Arrow
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Sam Hogle" <smhogle at gmail.com>
> > To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> > <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> > Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2011 1:11 PM
> > Subject: Re: [nagdu] Seeing Eye Class Length Shortened
> >
> >
> > I agree. It makes sense to leave a few days early, as that would put you
> > close to the begining of a work week. I thought about posting that on
> > the TSE list, but let's just say that things are at the point where I'm
> > not willing to get in the middle of these arguments. Based on how things
> > are going with everything on there, I figure it is better to stay neutral.
> > On 10/30/2011 10:23 AM, Tracy Carcione wrote:
> >ar I'm glad class is a little shorter, but I'm a bit annoyed that it's the
> >ar weekend they've cut off.  For me, arranging time off work is the hardest
> >ar part of getting ready for class.  I would be a lot happier if they'd 
> >ar start
> >ar on Saturday and drop a couple workdays at the end.  Am I the only person
> >ar who feels this way?
> >ar Tracy
> >ar
> >>> I think that there is just a little less down time. That was the length
> >>> of
> >>> my last class; I thought it was more challenging, or invigorating.
> >>> CL
> >>>
> >>> On Oct 29, 2011, at 4:44 PM, Jewel wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> What effect, if any, will this have on the training sessions? It seems
> >>>> it gives people less time to get acclimated to the area, but do people
> >>>> need that extra time?
> >>>>
> >>>> Curious,
> >>>> Jewel
> >>>>
> >>>> On 10/29/11, Margo and Arrow<margo.downey at verizon.net>  wrote:
> >>>>> ----- Original Message -----
> >>>>> From: "The Seeing Eye, Inc."<noreply at seeingeye.org>
> >>>>> To: "Margo Downey"<margo.downey at verizon.net>
> >>>>> Sent: Friday, October 28, 2011 2:11 PM
> >>>>> Subject: Seeing Eye Class Length Shortened
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Dear Graduates,
> >>>>>
> >>>>> At The Seeing Eye, we've always been committed to serving our students
> >>>>> in
> >>>>> the best way possible. Over the years, many students have asked if it
> >>>>> would
> >>>>> be possible to have a shorter stay here in order to return to their
> >>>>> friends,
> >>>>> families, and jobs.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> In response, we've streamlined our training process in order to allow
> >>>>> our
> >>>>> students to get home as quickly as possible.  Starting with our first
> >>>>> class
> >>>>> in January, we will be able to reduce the time students spend on 
> >>>>> campus
> >>>>> by
> >>>>> two days. Instead of arriving Saturday, students will now arrive on
> >>>>> Monday.
> >>>>> This will enable you to return home in two fewer days — retraining
> >>>>> students
> >>>>> will stay for 18 days, and new students for 25 days.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Information on the updated class dates for 2012 can be found at:
> >>>>> http://www.SeeingEye.org/Schedule
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Regards,
> >>>>>
> >>>>> David Johnson
> >>>>> Director of Instruction&  Training
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
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