NSAC E-Bulletin

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November 24, 2003 --- Week 156

Name Change Open Forum

You are invited to attend an Open Forum on the Name Change for NSAC.

When: December 5th, starting at 4:00 p.m.
Where: Haley Institute Room 200
Who: President Hicks will be there along with the Name Change Committee

Everyone is welcome to attend to hear and/or voice any opinions on this matter.

2003 NSAC First-Year Student Survey Results

Please click on this link to see Results of the 2003 First-Year Student Survey.

There are some very interesting results, some of which are highlighted on the first page. Some information may be more useful to some units/depts than others but please take a moment to review it, as I believe it may provide some valuable direction to our enrollment management and marketing efforts. Further in-depth analyses will also be valuable. If there is something specific on which you would like more information, please contact Susan Michel at smichel@nsac.ns.ca

FOIPOP for NSAC

Just like every other University and Government agency in Nova Scotia, NSAC is bound by the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIPOP) Act. The Act is designed to not only protect a person's privacy in records held by NSAC but also formalizes the process for access by others to that information. Since the early days of the act I have been a Coordinator for the Department and since Tom Dolhanty left, I have taken on that role for NSAC. Questions regarding the act should be directed to me. I am also familiar with the new federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). Contact Jim Goit at 893-7950 or JGoit@nsac.ns.ca

Special Topics Humanities Course Announcement

H403 SELECTED PROBLEMS IN U.S. WOMEN’S HISTORY
(including the historical “problem” of witchcraft in 17th c. America)
This coming term -- Wednesdays 2-5 pm

Course Description: In this course, we will explore selected problems in United States women’s history. In a seminar format, we will examine both the contexts and interpretations of thirteen “problems” (key research areas/themes/questions connected to specific historical events or processes). From the defining of women’s history, and the arguing for its importance, to looking at both “First Wave” and “Second Wave” feminism–and the possible “Third Wave” rumblings, in the phenomena of everything from the Riot Grrls to Buffy to (cross-border star) Avril Lavigne – we will talk and learn about the past of women in what became the United States of America, as well as the ‘hows’ and ‘whys’ of that past.

For course outline and itinerary, see Registry or contact instructor: Professor Stiles 893-6705, dstiles@nsac.ns.ca

College Road Trees Come Down

Trees heavily damaged by Hurricane Juan are coming down as the view campus is forever changed. Click the picture for a larger view.

News from the Road

Our first week of the High School Introductory Program had a fabulous turnout! We had 58 students visit the campus from high schools and universities in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and PEI. These students took part in a campus tour and lab activities, met with professors, instructors and program advisors, and dined at the cafeteria. Thanks so much to all the students, staff and faculty who helped out with the program ... there are too many of you to mention here, but you know who you are.

Last week’s off-campus activities included a week’s worth of high school visits in Western New Brunswick by Craig, and a visit to Hants North Rural High by Jenna. This week we are expecting at least 40 more students to participate in the High School Intro. Program, covering a wide selection of programs.