[nagdu] Seeing Eye Class Length Shortened

Sun Oct 30 20:50:41 UTC 2011

I too think that they could save days on the back end rather than the
beginning. Also, how does this affect "dog day" and test driving the
puppies? Does the schedule of the training change at all, or did they
just shorten it by 2 days and keep the schedule the same? I understand
the change, but more was not said than was said. I was fine with
starting on Saturday and having that extra adjustment time, but I also
understand the confluence of the person in a tight job situation.
Personally, I would rather have seen the class lengths kept the same,
and perhaps a shorter class schedule that could be offered to those
that didn't want to stay as long. It's a complex issue all the way
around and it's hard to satisfy everyone.

Wayne

On 10/30/11, Margo and Arrow <margo.downey at verizon.net> wrote:
> 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
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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
>>
>> -----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:
>>> 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:
>>>>>> ----- 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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