[nagdu] Seeing Eye Class Length Shortened

Cindy Ray cindyray at gmail.com
Sun Oct 30 21:47:07 UTC 2011 

They have a shorter schedule called "Home and Away", though mostly I don't think new people can do that. It could be to give housekeeping staff the weekend off.

On Oct 30, 2011, at 3:50 PM, Wayne Merritt wrote:

> 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
>> 
>> 
>>> 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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