Director General Diane Gauvin invites all Dawson employees to join her in 5B.16 on Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 10 AM to 11:15 AM for a Town Hall meeting.
Diane will be providing information about the hiring freeze and will be available to take your questions.
Nominations are open until Friday, Nov. 8 for the Teaching Excellence Awards for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Anyone can nominate an outstanding teacher. Employees can find the nomination link in Omnivox under Academic Services and students can find the link in Omnivox under My College Services.
How would you describe your teaching philosophy? I am most interested in the cultural and emotional environment design of a classroom, holding space for the diverse ways of existing in the world, and cultivating a sense of belonging for all. I believe that every student has a rich body of knowledge from their own lived…
How would you describe your teaching philosophy? Teaching depends less on how well a teacher presents but depends more on how well the students understand. If a student already knows everything, s/he need not come to class. The reason why s/he comes to class is because s/he wants to learn something. Not only am I…
How would you describe your teaching philosophy? In the blur of the semester, teaching feels too elusive and too organic for a stable, well-considered philosophy. Ideally, each class is as spontaneous as a conversation. Most of the time I feel like an underslept vaudevillian trying to get students to hear the sound of their own…
How would you describe your teaching philosophy? I haven’t really thought about this. If there is one thing I feel is most important, then it’s caring for our students. I realize they are going through life, just as we are. They have highs and lows, goals and struggles. Our courses are but a small stepping…
How would you describe your teaching philosophy? My course is about building an open and safe environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and saying how they really think and feel while creating bonds with their classmates. I have developed a particular method that I like students to discover naturally as the semester unfolds. I…
Starting October 1, 2024, all support staff, professionals and managers can use up to four hours of work time every month for well-being and building community. This is part of the College’s commitment to our core value of well-being for all. Faculty members are, of course, welcome to participate in any activity that takes place…
Earlier this month, the invitations were sent out for the Recognition of Service cocktail and dinner, which will be hosted by Director General Diane Gauvin on Friday, May 24.
This cocktail and dinner reception is in appreciation of employees marking 25 years of service to Dawson as well as to thank recent retirees and those who are soon retiring.
“We are looking forward to celebrating our colleagues’ milestones,” said organizer Janet Pakulis, who is also the assistant to the Director General. “We take a lot of care to plan something truly special and memorable for them and we will celebrate them in style.”
Over the next five years, Dawson College will deliver on its academic mission led by the overarching value of Well-being for All, which emphasizes the cultivation of a stimulating, inclusive and caring environment for learning and working. Other core values of the plan include Student Achievement, Institutional Excellence, Collaboration, and Innovation and Creativity.
In its newly released 2024-2029 Strategic Plan, the College’s strategic goal setting is guided by the interrelationship between students, communities both internal and external to the College, and the environment. Emphasis will be placed on supporting students to develop as a whole person: to lead meaningful lives and take on rewarding work while considering the impact on others and the planet, all while prioritizing their own physical and mental health.
To read the rest of the homepage news story and to get a copy of the plan, visit the link.
Last Modified: November 7, 2024
