[nagdu] Seeing Eye Class Length Shortened

Sun Oct 30 17:56:53 UTC 2011

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
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> 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
>
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> It would be interesting to know the reasoning for starting on a week day
> versus weekend.
>
> Margo and Arrow
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> Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2011 1:11 PM
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>
> 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:
>> I'm glad class is a little shorter, but I'm a bit annoyed that it's the
>> weekend they've cut off.  For me, arranging time off work is the hardest
>> part of getting ready for class.  I would be a lot happier if they'd 
>> start
>> on Saturday and drop a couple workdays at the end.  Am I the only person
>> who feels this way?
>> Tracy
>>
>>> 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:
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>>>>> 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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