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Voluntary Workload Reduction deadline is Nov. 15

October 20th, 2020

The Faculty Voluntary Workload Reduction deadline is Nov. 15. In order to apply, you must submit the newly introduced VWR application form. The form can be found here: /human-resources/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/VWR-Form-1.pdf

Please download the form, complete it and submit it to hrfaculty@dawsoncollege.qc.ca.


Amplifying Sustainable Happiness

October 20th, 2020

ÆßÐDzʿª½± participants, as well as many from outside the College, are experiencing the concept of Sustainable Happiness (SH) and exploring its implications, both personally and professionally.

During the next six months, SH facilitators will be offering programs for ÆßÐDzʿª½± students, staff and managers. A program for another college will start next week.

A recent SH certificate was also just completed by Colleges and Institutes Canada staff in Ottawa, while a certificate offered in Spanish is on-going with an international group. Both external groups piloted the use of the SH Journal, also introduced to students within four ÆßÐDzʿª½± psychology courses this semester.

Student Services will make 500 additional journals available to students, serving as a method that may help students distance from stress.

Sustainable Happiness programs review sustainability principles and actions that help us as individuals, help others, and/or help the planet. How these actions contribute to happiness, in turn, is identified as a component of well-being that involves positive emotions, satisfaction and fulfillment. Find more information about ÆßÐDzʿª½±â€™s SH programs here.


Read more about: Online Ped Days a success!

Online Ped Days a success!

October 20th, 2020

About 325 teachers, professionals and managers attended the first-ever online Ped Days event last week. Usha James of The Critical Thinking Consortium returned to Ped Days for the opening keynote Oct. 13 and Michelle Miller, author of Minds Online: Teaching Effectively with Technology gave the closing keynote address Oct. 16. Many firsts at this year’s Ped…

Read more about: Registration for Ped Days is on!

Registration for Ped Days is on!

October 7th, 2020

Faculty members and professionals are invited to participate in the ÆßÐDzʿª½± Pedagogical Days taking place next week from Tuesday, Oct. 13 to Friday, Oct. 16. Registration is now open for the Pedagogical Days program. Join your colleagues on Oct. 13 at 1:00 p.m. for a keynote session by Usha James entitled “Seizing opportunities and meeting…

SSQ implemented a change to their group insurance

October 7th, 2020

Effective September 1, 2020,  SSQ implemented a change to their group insurance contract J9999 regarding health insurance and employees that are 65 years and older.  As of this date, one of two options are available to any employee who is 65 years old and older.

The two options are:

  • Maintain your participation in the group health insurance plan with SSQ (this includes prescription drugs)
  • Opt out of the group health insurance with SSQ and enroll with RAMQ (this option is irrevocable).

For further information please see the following links:

Support Staff; /human-resources/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/Member-65-years-old-EN-example.pdf

Professionals; /human-resources/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/Member-65-years-old-EN-example.pdf

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Allison Freund at afreund@dawsoncollege.qc.ca


Read more about: New Faculty Orientation is Oct. 13

New Faculty Orientation is Oct. 13

October 7th, 2020

ÆßÐDzʿª½±â€™s New Faculty Orientation is designed to introduce new faculty to information about college services and procedures, teaching at the college level and tips for engaging students. The orientation includes asynchronous and synchronous components: Welcome from the Deans and Directors of ÆßÐDzʿª½± Competency based education and the program approach Academic integrity at ÆßÐDzʿª½± Faculty deadlines Faculty roles and responsibilities Classroom…

Read more about: Sexual Violence Prevention Training must be completed by Jan. 31

Sexual Violence Prevention Training must be completed by Jan. 31

October 7th, 2020

Your sexual violence prevention training is now available. ÆßÐDzʿª½± is under legal obligation to have this policy in compliance with the Quebec Act to Prevent and Fight Sexual Violence in Higher Education Institutions. As such, all employees must have completed the 40-minute training related to the Policy on Sexual Violence by Sunday, Jan. 31,…

Job posting for new Director General

September 22nd, 2020

The search for the new Director General is well underway. Advertisements have already appeared in The Montreal Gazette, La Presse and The Globe and Mail as well as in more education-specific job boards and sites. Click Read More for the full job posting.


Read more about: Ped Days are Oct. 13-16

Ped Days are Oct. 13-16

September 22nd, 2020

Usha James (pictured) of the Critical Thinking Consortium will be back with us for Ped Days this Fall, taking place Oct. 13-16 during the Fall Study Break. This is your chance to see Usha, who impressed the ÆßÐDzʿª½± crowd at the last Ped Days in the winter. Usha will speak about and model critical thinking…

Appointment of Mike O’Hara

September 8th, 2020

Mike O’Hara was hired June 22 as the Helpdesk Manager, a new position on the Information Systems and Technology (IST) team.

Drawing on his 21 years of experience at the College, Mike ensures the timely delivery of quality technical support service to both students and employees.

Mike is enthusiastic about his new challenge. The Helpdesk team, which counts 16 staff members, has never been busier than during this hybrid and online semester.


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