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Year 4 Information Session. Planning for 2011-2012…. Discussion Items. Proposed structure for 2011-2012 Awards. Proposed Structure for 2011-2012. FAQ: http://nipissingu.ca/brantford/ACES_aa_faq.asp
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Year 4 Information Session Planning for 2011-2012…
Discussion Items • Proposed structure for 2011-2012 • Awards
Proposed Structure for 2011-2012 • FAQ: http://nipissingu.ca/brantford/ACES_aa_faq.asp • Academic Calendar (pg. 282-286): http://nipissingu.ca/calendar/downloads/NU_academic_calendar_2010_2011.pdf • NipNews: Week of January 31st
Proposed Structure Cont’d • Fall Term: WLU courses only • Winter Term: Nipissing courses only • 6 weeks of NU courses throughout January and February, followed by final practicum blocks • Intensive study period- 3 NU courses (24 hours each) • Average of 4 days of classes weekly • Possible workshops on Fridays (time-sensitive for application purposes)
Proposed Schedule (WI Term) • Six-week block of classes (January 3- February 10) • Some workshops may be offered during the week of Feb. 13th-17th • Final practicum blocks February 21-April 20th (2 blocks, 4 weeks each) • March Break off • Questions/Concerns must be communicated to Maria (mariac@nipissingu.ca), or Kelly (kellyh@nipissingu.ca), by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 3rd.
Rationale • Starting January 3rd aligns with Academic Dates at Laurier Brantford • Allows for compact 6 weeks at the beginning of January (rent purposes) • 4 week block placements fit well before and after March Break • Holding week of Feb 13th-17th for Professional Development workshops • Finished by April 20th
Awards • Eligible for Convocation and Valedictorian Awards next year • View the list of awards: http://nipissingu.ca/brantford/GCES_awards.asp • Consider those that you might be eligible for and be aware of criteria • Application Process • Valedictorian: One recipient will represent the PJ and JI divisions