Support staff and professionals and now teachers too, have the amazing opportunity to actively participate in Dawson’s Sustainable Happiness non-credit community certificate group. The Sustainable Happiness training will guide people to reflect on positive psychology and sustainability. It contributes to Dawson’s commitment of well-being for all, sustainably. What is Sustainable Happiness? “Happiness that contributes to…
The course will be offered next semester on Tuesdays from 4:00-7:00, and we are inviting faculty from across the disciplines to propose a specific talk or activity that addresses one of the key themes of the course. The primary teacher will be responsible for fulfilling all the duties related to teaching a college course; this…
Just a friendly reminder that should you wish to apply for a PAREA grant (link: https://www.quebec.ca/education/cegep/recherche-collegial/programme-aide-recherche-enseignement-apprentissage), to please let Ildikó, the Research Officer (iglaserhille@dawsoncollege.qc.ca), know by Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024.
The internal deadline is Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 at 12 PM. Please send Ildikó a submission-ready application by then. If written in English, please ensure that it is 25% less than the allowable word limit. Remember, earlier is always better.
For further information on PAREA grants, please consult the guide (link: https://cdn-contenu.quebec.ca/cdn-contenu/adm/min/education/publications-adm/cegeps/Recherche-collegial/PAREA-guide.pdf).
For any other information on the application process, please contact Ildikó.
The Research Ethics Board (REB) is currently looking for dedicated individuals interested in research or ethics to join their team. A background in research or ethics is an asset, but not required, and training is available.
As a member of the REB, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring ethical standards in research involving human participants. This is also a great opportunity to collaborate with a diverse group of individuals and learn about the research projects that are taking place at Dawson through a different lens.
Members can expect to dedicate approximately 2-4 hours per month, which includes monthly meetings, time spent reviewing proposals, and occasional training sessions.
If you’re interested or want to learn more about the REB, please e-mail rebapply@dawsoncollege.qc.ca or contact Felicia Solomon.
In a talk by Tiio Hemlock of the Office of Academic Development, learn how five warring nations in ancient America came to become allies and developed the first true democracy in human history.
It will take place in the Co-Lab (3F.43) on Tuesday, November 12, from 2:00 PM–3:00 PM, and on Wednesday, November 13, from 10:30 AM–11:30 AM.
Reflecting on your semester and wondering how you can improve your teaching and classroom environment next term? Upscaling UDL@Dawson is hosting its second all-inclusive two-day retreat! The theme is: Designing to the edges. Participants will dive into the inclusive design-cycle to better understand our students, identify barriers to learning in our course design and classroom…
The Association québécoise de pédagogie collégiale (AQPC), with the Cégep de Sainte-Foy, invites you to its 44th annual symposium, June 9-11, 2025, Québec City. This event brings together those in higher education for an opportunity to discuss, reflect and innovate on pedagogical issues.
The theme "Humanizing Our Tomorrow" echoes the changes that education has undergone recently, particularly technological disruptions and societal challenges. The question: How can we re-imagine education in order to place the human being at the centre of our mission and to form citizens who are aware of global issues, be they environmental, social or technological? Proposals deadline: January 12, 2025. Join this enriching dialogue and help humanize the future of education.
Understanding Competent Action in College Pedagogical Counselling that Supports Student Success. Have you heard about research on the pedagogical counselling profession? As a pedagogical counsellor, would you like to share professional situations that, in your opinion, support student success in your college?
This study is looking for pedagogical counsellors who wish to share professional situations, and teachers and managers who wish to validate these situations. This study was approved by Dawson's Research Ethics Board (REB) and the Comité d’éthique à la recherche education et sciences sociales of the Université de Sherbrooke. To express your interest in participating, complete the form. Anne Noreau, M. Éd., D. Éd. (principal researcher Cégep Limoilou and Performa Universite de Sherbrooke) & Debby Ann Philie, M. A. (co-PI)
The Office of Academic Development has made resources from Ped Day on Oct. 11 available here: Ped Day 2024
Pictured: Four of the five Teaching Excellence recipients for 2023-2024, left to right: Garry Ka lok Chu, Adamo Petosa, Steven Assaf and Adam Bright, with Dean of Academic Development Isabelle Carrier at the Ped Day lunch following the presentation of the award. Not pictured: Sarah Rossy.
Introducing Faculty Learning Communities Launching in 2025-26, Faculty Learning Communities (FLCs) are a new and exciting opportunity for connection and professional growth at Dawson. Miami University, which has been running a successful FLC program since 1979, describes an FLC as “a specifically structured learning community of faculty and staff in higher education that includes the…
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