[nagdu] Seeing Eye Class Length Shortened

Sun Oct 30 21:25:19 UTC 2011

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...your
guess is as good as mine.

Steve

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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
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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-----
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> Of Margo and Arrow
> Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2011 12:49 PM
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> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Seeing Eye Class Length Shortened
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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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> <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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