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Ep. 11: Glendon Interpretation Program Crisis: Students Raise Funds to Secure Promised Instructor
GO FUND ME: https://www.gofundme.com/f/students-from-the-glendon-mci-need-your-help
SUMMARY:
In this episode of the Found In Interpretation podcast, hosts Alain Breton and Brian Bickford welcome Kathleen Keller, a student from the Glendon Master of Conference Interpretation Program. They discuss the current challenges facing the program, particularly the lack of overseas instructors due to funding issues. Kathleen shares her experiences and the impact of these changes on her education, as well as the initiatives taken by students to address the situation, including a GoFundMe campaign to bring instructors to Toronto. The conversation highlights the importance of in-person learning in the field of interpretation and raises concerns about the future of the program. In this conversation, the participants discuss the challenges faced by students in an interpretation program, particularly regarding the shift to online learning and the impact of funding cuts. They emphasize the importance of in-person instruction for effective learning and express disappointment over unmet promises from the institution. The conversation also highlights community support efforts, including a GoFundMe campaign, and the overall sentiment among students regarding their educational experience and the value of quality instruction.
TAKEAWAYS
The Glendon program is facing instructor shortages due to funding issues.
Students were not officially informed about the lack of instructors.
In-person learning is crucial for effective interpretation training.
A GoFundMe campaign was started to fund instructor visits.
The program's reputation relies on high-quality instructors.
Students feel they are doing the university's job by fundraising.
The lack of communication from the university has frustrated students.
The Arabic cohort has no in-person instructors this year.
Students are committed to making the program work despite challenges.
The future of the program is uncertain without proper funding. The shift to online learning has posed significant challenges for interpretation students.
In-person instruction is crucial for developing practical skills in interpretation.
Funding cuts have led to unmet promises regarding program offerings.
Community support is vital for addressing funding shortfalls in educational programs.
Students feel disappointed and misled by the institution's lack of communication.
Quality instruction is essential for effective learning in interpretation programs.
The GoFundMe campaign has garnered support from alumni and the interpreting community.
Students are considering legal advice regarding their rights and tuition fees.
There is a strong sense of camaraderie among students and alumni of the program.
The love for the program drives efforts to advocate for its success.
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By Alain Breton and Brian Bickford, Conference InterpretersGO FUND ME: https://www.gofundme.com/f/students-from-the-glendon-mci-need-your-help
SUMMARY:
In this episode of the Found In Interpretation podcast, hosts Alain Breton and Brian Bickford welcome Kathleen Keller, a student from the Glendon Master of Conference Interpretation Program. They discuss the current challenges facing the program, particularly the lack of overseas instructors due to funding issues. Kathleen shares her experiences and the impact of these changes on her education, as well as the initiatives taken by students to address the situation, including a GoFundMe campaign to bring instructors to Toronto. The conversation highlights the importance of in-person learning in the field of interpretation and raises concerns about the future of the program. In this conversation, the participants discuss the challenges faced by students in an interpretation program, particularly regarding the shift to online learning and the impact of funding cuts. They emphasize the importance of in-person instruction for effective learning and express disappointment over unmet promises from the institution. The conversation also highlights community support efforts, including a GoFundMe campaign, and the overall sentiment among students regarding their educational experience and the value of quality instruction.
TAKEAWAYS
The Glendon program is facing instructor shortages due to funding issues.
Students were not officially informed about the lack of instructors.
In-person learning is crucial for effective interpretation training.
A GoFundMe campaign was started to fund instructor visits.
The program's reputation relies on high-quality instructors.
Students feel they are doing the university's job by fundraising.
The lack of communication from the university has frustrated students.
The Arabic cohort has no in-person instructors this year.
Students are committed to making the program work despite challenges.
The future of the program is uncertain without proper funding. The shift to online learning has posed significant challenges for interpretation students.
In-person instruction is crucial for developing practical skills in interpretation.
Funding cuts have led to unmet promises regarding program offerings.
Community support is vital for addressing funding shortfalls in educational programs.
Students feel disappointed and misled by the institution's lack of communication.
Quality instruction is essential for effective learning in interpretation programs.
The GoFundMe campaign has garnered support from alumni and the interpreting community.
Students are considering legal advice regarding their rights and tuition fees.
There is a strong sense of camaraderie among students and alumni of the program.
The love for the program drives efforts to advocate for its success.