Saint Martin’s University College of Education

“Making Connections”

           There are two things you hear frequently amongst students.  “I wish someone would have told me…” and “If I had only known…”  This is to be expected in any college or university.  Everyone has a different goal, and each of us has a different timeline.  We would like to facilitate the sharing of important information as well as develop a greater sense of community within the College of Education.

           The Connections program is meant to be a means of linking those who have been in the education program for a year or more with those who are just entering or considering selecting Education as a major. 

          We realize that everyone has busy schedules and cannot necessarily make it to every meeting or event.  Many of us are on campus at different times, or only short overlaps.  This means there is a need for creativity and flexibility when it comes to staying in touch.

           Your participation could be as extensive as getting together with your Connections partner(s) once a week to check in over a cup of coffee or lunch.  It also could be as simple as sending emails with questions, answers, words of encouragement, and tips on how to get through the program.

           We would like to invite you to share your lessons learned and support to the incoming College of Education students.  Let us work together to eliminate the “If I had only known…” comments and create a community of educators!

Peggy, Robin and Sam enjoy celebrate at the End of Year Potluck!