Comments on: Fall Reading Week?

By: Elsie Clement

Elsie Clement — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 04:39:36 +0000

Giving a “support staff” perspective on the possibility of a fall break (even though we would not ‘get time off’), I and likely most other staff would support the idea. It would allow us an opportunity to catch up on administrative work which often falls behind as we help students – and faculty – through their stressful time to the end of the term.

By: Emma

Emma — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:34:56 +0000

As a student in the psychology department, I most definitely support the implementation of a fall break. There have been numerous studies regarding the effects of high stress on both physical health and mental health. High stress levels can also negatively affect students’ ability to learn and retain information–a crucial factor when it comes to exams.

By: Greg

Greg — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:59:46 +0000

As a Faculty member in FASS, I can only add my support to the idea of a fall break. It will be as valuable for Faculty as for Students, and will hopefully help all survive the term and be more productive, as well.

By: sinclair robinson

sinclair robinson — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:51:16 +0000

I also did graduate work in the USA, and I remember the breaks. I also remember that the first term did not end until late January, and that the second term lasted until mid-May.

By: Samina Saifuddin

Samina Saifuddin — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:20:24 +0000

When I was a graduate student doing MBA in Western Kentucky University, USA. We had fall break and then spring break. These breaks really helped and I firmly believe it should be introduced in Canadian universities.