Guest Speakers

Question 1

Who was the speaker who talked about Student Services/Employment Services?

Answer 1

Chelsea McVetty

Question 2

Where is Student Services located?

Answer 2

C203

Question 3

What is IPEZA?

Answer 3

List of student/teachb ers rights.

Question 4

What is the main objective of Student Services?

Answer 4

To make sure students rights are not being violated

Question 5

According to Chelsea, what is the first recourse you should take to resolve a conflict?

Answer 5

9 out of 10 times, you need to discuss with the person causing the conflict.

Question 6

According to Chelsea, what is the last recourse you should take to resolve a conflict regarding grades?

Answer 6

Wait til end of semester to contest grades for a mark update.

Question 7

Where do you go to request a Mark Update?

Answer 7

This is done at the registrar’s office, you fill out an explanation of what happened and it is submitted to your teacher and then they have a week to respond to mark update.

Question 8

What do you do if you are not happy with your Teacher’s Mark Update, what is the next step?

Answer 8

If not happy with their response, you can contest the grade for review among 3 Comp Sci. Teachers. (One of whom is the teacher from the class you had)

If you have a solid chance, Chelsea or someone in the student services will advocate on your behalf.

Question 9

When happens if you are accused for plagiarism the first time?

Answer 9

If you are accused the first time, a letter goes in your file.

Question 10

When happens if you are accused for plagiarism the second time?

Answer 10

If accused the second time, you are suspended from the school from 6 months to a 1 year.

Question 11

Where can you dispute a plagiarism claim?

Answer 11

Student Services allows you to try and dispute it.

Question 12

What happens when a teacher spots unintended plagiarism?

Answer 12

If it is unintended, it still counts and it to the teacher’s decision on how they choose to move forward

Question 13

Who is the speaker who talked about the Work Study program?

Answer 13

Andrea from Student Services

Question 14

What is the Work Study Program?

Answer 14

2 paid internships (8-12 weeks each), min 27 hrs per week, min 264+ hrs.
To be completing during the summers after 1st and 2nd year.

Question 15

What are the the requirements for the Work Study Program?

Answer 15

1. Are you in a participating program?
2. Full time student?
3. Good Academic Standing?
4. Committed to success?
5. Will you be a Vanier student in the Fall of 2020?

Question 16

What is the ATE For you?

Answer 16

1. Confirms and/or clarifies your program choice
2. Enriches your learning process, as you apply theory to practice
3. Offers your real world experience
4. Introduces you to the job market
5. Networking opportunities: Network with your manager, different client
6. Enhances your CV

Question 17

According to ESDC upon graduation, students who participate are

Answer 17

more likely to be employed full time, employed in fields related to their studies, develop technical and work ready skills sought after by employers, earn more.

Question 18

What did the person from McGill talk about?

Answer 18

Was talking about the Bachelor’s of Arts in Comp Sci in McGill