Term 1, 2021 Start of Term Welcome Meeting
The RAIC Syllabus National Office will be hosting a welcome meeting open to everyone in the Syllabus community. This is an excellent networking opportunity where you will get the chance to talk to students from other studios.
The meeting will be held on March 17, 2021 from 7:00p.m.- 8:00p.m. EST.
Agenda
1. Welcome and Introductions l 5 min
1.1 Introduce the Syllabus Director, Registrar, and Administrator
1.2 Welcome New Studio coordinators
1.3 Introduce All Studio Coordinators
2. Term 1, 2021 l 10 min
2.1 Important Dates and Deadlines
2.2 Resources for RAIC Syllabus Students
2.3 Introduction to RAIC Connects Syllabus Student Community.
3. Networking l 25 min
3.1 Break Out Session Networking Opportunity Across the Studio Levels
4. Questions for RAIC National Office l 10 min
5. Thank you l 1 min
Register in advance for this meeting
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
If you have any questions for National Office, please submit them in advance to info@raic-syllabus.ca
Scholarship Available to Niagara Region Architecture Students
The Niagara Society of Architects is offering a $1,000 scholarship to students from the Niagara Region of Canada, enrolled in an architecture program. The award is open to Syllabus students at any level. Deadline for applications is March 30, 2021.
RAIC Connects is a virtual community where members can share ideas, discuss practice challenges, post questions, read and share blog posts and news articles, learn about fellow RAIC members, and benefit from shared knowledge, resources, and information.
Syllabus students have access to a Syllabus student-only community on RAIC Connects, to share content, ideas, and network. Discussion boards for studio levels have been added to the community. We encourage students to visit the community and introduce themselves!
Visit the RAIC Connects resource centre for more information about this exciting new platform.
Discussion Boards:
STAYING UP TO DATE ON SYLLABUS DEADLINES.
WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR NEW STUDENTS ENTERING DESIGN STUDIO FOR THE FIRST TIME?
WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR NEW STUDENTS STARTING THESIS?
A new way to access RAIC Webinars, with special pricing for students!
Designed for individuals who want access to a large catalogue of webinar content, the All Access Webinar Pass provides automatic registration to over 67 hours of continuing education.
The All-Access Webinar Pass is valued at $999, and available to Syllabus students for $299, if you need any assistance accessing your RAIC Account, please message Jessica at jmccormick@raic.org.
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All Syllabus students studying in parts two and three of the program are required to be working under the supervision of an architect licensed to practice in Canada. All experience must be logged in your Canadian Experience Record Book (CERB).
The Syllabus National Office will mark a student's account INACTIVE if they are not submitting the CERB Log Books.
Refer to the policy on work experience found on the Syllabus web site for submission requirements, hours required, etc.
CERB LOG BOOK EXAMPLE
RAIC Syllabus Webinars
Webinars have been uploaded to the RAIC Syllabus website here. The webinars are to be used as a resource for Syllabus students. The webinars include:
RAIC Syllabus Moodle Tutorial - September 2020
RAIC Syllabus Work Experience Webinar - May 2019
RAIC Syllabus Thesis Proposal Webinar - April 2019
RAIC Syllabus Senior Student Webinar - November 2018
RAIC Syllabus Webinar - September 2017
Athabasca registration
The registration deadline to start history, theory, and technical courses with our educational service provider—Athabasca University (AU)—is the 10th of each month, and courses will start on the 1st of the following month.
Remember to register on the Syllabus Student Portal as well. Our systems are not linked, so this does not register you twice or result in any fees, but it allows us to maintain the student records and transcripts in our system.
Please contact Jessica McCormick or Brynne Campbell, at info@raic-syllabus.ca for more information on the above items.
Best of luck in the upcoming term!
Jessica McCormick
RAIC Syllabus Administrative Assistant
Brynne Campbell
RAIC Syllabus Registrar