Small Business Consultation and Advice
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Do you have a viable business plan, but do not have the funds to start?
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Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW)
The Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) is a Canadian, grassroots, certificate program. During this intensive three-day workshop (24 hours in total), participants will work collaboratively in a small group setting (e.g. 1 Facilitator: 5 Participants) to further develop their teaching effectiveness as well as receiving feedback on new teaching strategies and techniques. Participants will design and conduct three “mini-lessons” and receive reflective verbal, written and video feedback from the other participants who have been learners in the mini-lessons. Using an intensive experiential learning approach, participants are provided with information on the theory and practice of teaching adult learners, the selection and writing of useful learning objectives with accompanying lesson plans, techniques for eliciting learner participation, and suggestions for evaluation of learning.
The workshop encourages reflection and examination of one’s teaching practices with feedback focused on the learning process rather than on the specific content of the lesson. The ISW engenders participatory learning and the building of community that can transfer back into the classroom and the institution. Because this is a peer-based workshop, your success (and the success of others in your group) is entirely dependent upon your commitment to the process. It is imperative that you commit to the 3 days in their entirety.
ISWs are available for faculty (full-time and contract only) and Staff, and will be run periodically throughout the year. A certificate will be issued upon completion that is recognized at most Canadian and international postsecondary institutions.
August 20, 22 & 24, 2018
Time: 9am to 5:30pm
Location: Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Building DB 1014
Please visit the following link to register: REGISTRATION
Drop-in and Guided Writing Room – S312 Ross
Drop-in sessions are 15 minutes in length. No appointment necessary!
Can’t get an appointment? Only need a little help? Need a place to write? Have no fear – the WC’s New Drop-In and Guided Writing Room is here!
Beginning the week of September 25, our new Drop-in and Guided Writing Room in Ross S312 will be open Monday to Friday from 10:30-3:30 for students who have no appointment, but would like a short (15 minute) consultation with an instructor, have a specific question or two, or just want to work on their writing in a supportive, resource-rich environment.
Our resource room may occasionally be used for other activities such as workshops – in which case drop-in will take place by going to the reception desk and checking for drop-in availability with our staff.
Just come to S312 Ross sign in – take a number and get to work.
An instructor will check in with you to offer assistance, to guide you toward resources, or to facilitate consultation with others on similar issues or assignments.
Meet with a career educator for a 15 minute drop-in session to:
- ask a career question
- get advice and feedback about your job search
- find out about career development and job search resources and supports you can access
- get quick tips for your resume OR cover letter
You may also call our office at (416) 736-5351 to speak to a career educator.
No registration is required. This service will be on a first come, first served basis and is not meant to replace the variety of one-on-one appointments we offer. In the event we have several students waiting, students may be asked to discuss only one main concern.
Meet with a career educator for a 15 minute drop-in session to:
- ask a career question
- get advice and feedback about your job search
- find out about career development and job search resources and supports you can access
- get quick tips for your resume OR cover letter
You may also call our office at (416) 736-5351 to speak to a career educator.
No registration is required. This service will be on a first come, first served basis and is not meant to replace the variety of one-on-one appointments we offer. In the event we have several students waiting, students may be asked to discuss only one main concern.
Drop-in and Guided Writing Room – S312 Ross
Drop-in sessions are 15 minutes in length. No appointment necessary!
Can’t get an appointment? Only need a little help? Need a place to write? Have no fear – the WC’s New Drop-In and Guided Writing Room is here!
Beginning the week of September 25, our new Drop-in and Guided Writing Room in Ross S312 will be open Monday to Friday from 10:30-3:30 for students who have no appointment, but would like a short (15 minute) consultation with an instructor, have a specific question or two, or just want to work on their writing in a supportive, resource-rich environment.
Our resource room may occasionally be used for other activities such as workshops – in which case drop-in will take place by going to the reception desk and checking for drop-in availability with our staff.
Just come to S312 Ross sign in – take a number and get to work.
An instructor will check in with you to offer assistance, to guide you toward resources, or to facilitate consultation with others on similar issues or assignments.
#HeartofALion Day!
York University Lions Rebrand Launch
You are invited to the exclusive unveiling of the new York University Lions logo.
Free ice cream for the first 500 staff/faculty/students!
RSVP: Kim Servinis at kserv@yorku.ca by Aug. 17.
New international Students:
Not sure what to do or where to go when you arrive at York University? Look out for one of York International’s Welcome Services booths located at various locations around campus. The booths:
- Are run by a friendly team of multilingual greeters who are from a variety of backgrounds representing our international student population.
- Are located at multiple locations around campus to assist new international students in navigating the large campus.
- Provide international students with support for the unique needs that they have such as immigration and health insurance.
- Direct international students to the various key resources offered by York International.
2018 Booth locations will be posted shortly. Booths will run from 12:30pm-3:30pm, August 21st to September 7th, Monday to Friday (except September 3rd).
We look forward to meeting you!
Join the Global Peer Program on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons for a Coffee Break the Global Cafe! This is a great opportunity to meet new and old friends, ask senior students and York International staff questions about York or Toronto, and relax and enjoy a treat and beverage.
The Global Cafe is the space for international and domestic students from across programs, Faculties, countries, and cultures to meet and get to know each other!
There is no appointment required for these sessions, and you can stay for as long or as short as you please!
We hope to see you soon!
