Summary – June 7, 2007

At its June 7 meeting, College Council:

approved proposed amendments to the Teachers' Qualifications Regulations relating to the schedules and teaching qualifications for teachers of students who are deaf and hard of hearing
amended the guidelines for compensation of Council members so that elected members can be provided with preparation time for pre-hearing panels, the consideration of motions and special circumstances pertaining to the work of the Discipline and Fitness to Practise committees
converted nine long-term temporary staff positions at the College to regular staff positions
amended the compensation guidelines so that elected members of Council can be paid for preparation time for the Professionally Speaking editorial board
approved guidelines for the provision of personal computers for Council members
directed the Chair and Registrar to meet with the Ontario Teachers' Federation and affiliates to discuss concerns regarding the Teachers' Network service for internationally educated teachers
supported newspaper advertising, not to exceed $150,000, to promote the teaching profession and the ethical standards on World Teachers' Day on October 5, 2007
approved an amendment to Regulation 347/02, Accreditation of Teacher Education Programs.