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The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") deems it appropriate that public administrative proceedings be, and hereby are, instituted pursuant to Section 21C of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act") against Paul Hiznay ("Hiznay" or "Respondent").
In anticipation of the institution of these administrative proceedings, Hiznay has submitted an Offer of Settlement ("Offer") which the Commission has determined to accept. Solely for the purpose of these proceedings, and any other proceedings brought by or on behalf of the Commission, or in which the Commission is a party, without admitting or denying the findings set forth below, except as to jurisdiction of the Commission over him and over the subject matter of these proceedings, which Respondent admits, Respondent consents to the entry of this Order Instituting Public Administrative Proceedings Pursuant to Section 21C of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Making Findings, and Imposing a Cease-and-Desist Order ("Order") set forth below.
Accordingly, it is ordered that proceedings pursuant to Section 21C of the Exchange Act be, and hereby are, instituted.
The Commission makes the following findings:1
Paul Hiznay, age 37, was a mid-level Accounting Manager at the Comp-U-Card division of CUC International Inc. ("CUC") from July 1995 until October 1997. During that time he ran the day-to-day activities of Comp-U-Card's accounting operations in Trumbull, Connecticut. Hiznay is a certified public accountant and resides in Trumbull, Connecticut.
1. HFS Incorporated ("HFS") was a Delaware corporation that had its headquarters in Parsippany, New Jersey, and was principally a controller of franchise brand names in the hotel, real estate brokerage, and car rental businesses. Its securities were registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act and traded on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE").
2. CUC was a Delaware corporation that had its headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut, and was principally engaged in membership-based consumer services, such as auto, dining, shopping, and travel "clubs." CUC's securities also were registered pursuant to Section 12(b) and traded on the NYSE.
3. Cendant Corporation, a Delaware corporation with its headquarters in New York City, was created through the December 17, 1997, merger of HFS and CUC. Cendant provides certain membership-based and Internet-related consumer services and controls franchise brand names in the hotel, residential real estate brokerage, car rental, and tax preparation businesses. For corporate law purposes, Cendant is CUC. Pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger between CUC and HFS, on December 17, 1997, HFS was merged with and into CUC, with CUC continuing as the surviving corporation and changing its name to Cendant Corporation. As of March 1, 2000, Cendant's common stock, Income PRIDES, and Growth PRIDES were registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act and traded on the NYSE. Cendant's 6.45% Trust Originated Preferred Securities, 7 3/4% Notes due 2003, and 3% Convertible Subordinate Notes due 2002 were registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act.
Beginning in at least 1985, certain members of CUC's senior management implemented a scheme designed to ensure that CUC always met the financial results anticipated by Wall Street analysts. The CUC senior managers utilized a variety of means to achieve their goals. In the earlier years of the scheme, they relied in large part on manipulating recognition of the company's membership sales revenue. The CUC senior managers also improperly utilized two liability accounts related to membership sales, consistently maintaining inadequate balances in the accounts and on occasion reversing the accounts directly into operating income. To hide the inadequate balances, senior management periodically kept certain membership sales transactions off-books. In what was the most significant category quantitatively, the CUC senior managers intentionally overstated merger and purchase reserves and subsequently reversed those reserves directly into operating expenses and revenues. Finally, CUC senior management improperly wrote off assets -- including assets that were unimpaired -- and improperly charged the write-offs against the company's merger reserves. By manipulating the timing of the write-offs and by improperly determining the nature of the charges incurred, the CUC senior managers used the write-offs to inflate operating income at CUC.
CUC senior management supervised the scheme over the course of each fiscal year. Beginning in at least 1988, senior management regularly made certain aggregate changes to CUC's reported quarterly financial results. Accordingly, at the end of each of the company's first three fiscal quarters, CUC senior managers directed subordinate financial reporting personnel at CUC corporate headquarters to add whatever amounts were needed in order to bring CUC's quarterly income up to analysts' expectations. Thus, for each of the first three quarters of a CUC fiscal year, the CUC senior managers artificially inflated revenues and decreased operating expenses. In conjunction with these income statement changes, the senior managers also cosmetically altered certain CUC balance sheet items.
At the end of each fiscal year, the CUC senior managers implementing the scheme inflated the company's annual results as recorded on its books and records, so that the books and records would be consistent with the financial results already released and so that CUC's reported annual income would, in fact, meet the expectations of Wall Street analysts. As the scheme progressed over the course of several years, larger and larger year-end adjustments were required. The scheme added more than $500 million to pre-tax operating income during the fiscal years ended January 31, 1996; January 31, 1997; and December 31, 1997. 2
1. Making Unsupported Post-closing Entries
Although Hiznay was not a senior manager at CUC and was not involved in the aggregate adjustments of CUC's reported quarterly results, from July 1995 to October 1997 Hiznay took steps which helped to carry out CUC senior managers' scheme to inflate earnings.
In early 1997, at the direction of senior management, Hiznay approved a series of entries reversing the commissions payable liability account into revenue at Comp-U-Card. CUC paid commissions to certain institutions on sales of Comp-U-Card membership products sold through those institutions. Accordingly, at the time that it recorded revenue from those sales, CUC created a liability to cover its commissions payable obligation. Comp-U-Card senior management used false schedules and other devices to support their understating of the commissions payable liability and to avoid the impact that would have resulted if the liability had been properly calculated. Furthermore, in connection with the January 31, 1997, fiscal year-end, senior management utilized this liability account by directing post-closing entries moving amounts from the liability directly into revenue.3
Accordingly, in February 1997, Hiznay received a schedule from the Comp-U-Card controller setting forth the amounts, effective back-dates, and accounts for a series of post-closing entries reducing the commissions payable account by $9.12 million and off-setting that reduction by increases to Comp-U-Card revenue accounts. Hiznay approved the entries and had his staff enter them. Save for his superior's written instructions, the entries were unsupported. They all carried effective dates spread retroactively over prior months. The entries reversed the liability account directly into revenues, a treatment that, under the circumstances, was not in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Because the entries carried effective dates spread retroactively over November and December of 1996 and January of 1997, they inflated CUC income by $9.12 million for the fiscal year ended January 31, 1997. After the Cendant merger, however, the company changed from a CUC fiscal year-end of January 31 to a Cendant fiscal year-end of December 31. As a function of that change, CUC's January 1997 financial results were reported in both the CUC fiscal year ended January 31, 1997, and the Cendant fiscal year ended December 31, 1997. Because $2.85 million of the improper February 1997 commissions payable reversals had effective dates in January 1997, that $2.85 million also inflated Cendant's income for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997.
Hiznay received a second schedule of post-closing entries from the Comp-U-Card controller in February 1997. This second schedule listed the amounts, effective back-dates, and accounts for seventy-seven journal entries reducing a large CUC merger reserve by $35 million, with off-setting entries decreasing various Comp-U-Card operating expense accounts. Again, Hiznay approved the entries and had his staff enter them. Again, save for his superior's written instructions, the entries were unsupported, and they all carried effective dates spread retroactively over prior months.
Because these merger reserve reversal entries carried effective dates spread over November and December of 1996 and January of 1997, they inflated CUC income by $35 million for the fiscal year ended January 31, 1997. Again, however, the December 1997 change in fiscal year-end meant that some of the entries inflated income twice. Because $10 million of the improper merger reserve reversals had effective dates in January 1997, that $10 million also inflated Cendant's income for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997.
2. Keeping Rejects and Cancellations Off-Books
During his time at the Comp-U-Card division, Hiznay inherited, but then supervised, a long-standing Comp-U-Card practice of keeping membership sales cancellations and rejects off Comp-U-Card's books during part of each fiscal year. Certain Comp-U-Card membership products were processed through various financial institutions that billed their members' credit cards for new sales and charges related to the various membership products. When Comp-U-Card recorded membership sales revenue from such a sale, it would allocate a percentage of the recorded revenue to cover estimated cancellations of the specific membership product being sold, as well as allocating a percentage to cover estimated rejects and chargebacks.4 Comp-U-Card used these percentage allocations to establish a membership cancellation reserve.
Over the years, CUC senior management had developed a policy of keeping rejects and cancellations off the Comp-U-Card general ledger during the last three months of each fiscal year. Instead, during that quarter, the rejects and cancellations appeared only on cash account bank reconciliations compiled by the Comp-U-Card accounting personnel in Trumbull, Connecticut. The senior managers then directed the booking of those rejects and cancellations against the membership cancellation reserve in the first three months of the next fiscal year. Because rejects and cancellations were not recorded against the membership cancellation reserve during the final three months of the fiscal year, the policy allowed CUC to hide the fact that the reserve was dramatically understated at each fiscal year-end. At its January 31, 1997, fiscal year-end, the balance in the CUC membership cancellation reserve was $29 million, and the Comp-U-Card accounting personnel were holding $100 million in rejects and $22 million in cancellations off-books.5 Failing to book cancellations and rejects at each fiscal year-end also had the effect of overstating the company's cash position on its year-end balance sheet.
Between Hiznay's arrival at Comp-U-Card in July 1995 and the discovery of the fraudulent scheme by Cendant management in April 1998, CUC and Cendant filed with the Commission false and misleading periodic reports and other filings. Those reports and filings included, directly or by incorporation, financial statements that misrepresented the companies' financial conditions and results of operations, overstating their income and their earnings.
Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act and Rule 13a-1 thereunder require issuers with securities registered under Section 12 of the Exchange Act to file annual reports with the Commission and to keep this information current. The obligation to file such reports embodies the requirement that they be true and correct. See, e.g., SEC v. Savoy Indus., Inc., 587 F.2d 1149, 1165 (D.C. Cir. 1978), cert. denied, 440 U.S. 913 (1979).
As discussed above, between Hiznay's arrival at Comp-U-Card in July 1995 and the discovery of the fraudulent scheme by Cendant management in April 1998, CUC and Cendant filed false and misleading annual reports with the Commission that misrepresented their financial results, overstating operating income and earnings and failing to disclose that the financial results were falsely represented. Based on the conduct described above, Hiznay was a cause of the companies' violations of Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act and Rule 13a-1 thereunder.
Based on the foregoing, the Commission finds that Hiznay caused CUC's and Cendant's violations of Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act and Rule 13a-1 promulgated thereunder.
In view of the foregoing, the Commission deems it appropriate to accept Respondent's Offer and to impose the sanctions agreed to therein. In determining to accept the Offer, the Commission considered remedial acts undertaken by Respondent and cooperation afforded the Commission and other authorities.
Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that
Hiznay, pursuant to Section 21C of the Exchange Act, cease and desist from violating, and from causing future violations of, Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act and Rule 13a-1 promulgated thereunder.
By the Commission.
Jonathan G. Katz
1 The Commission's findings herein are made pursuant to Respondent's Offer and are not binding upon any other person or entity in these or any other proceedings.
2 CUC's fiscal year ended on January 31. After the December 17, 1997, merger, Cendant adopted a fiscal year ending December 31.
3 For purposes of this Order, "post-closing journal entries" means entries that are made after a reporting period has ended, but before the financial statements for the period have been filed, and that have effective dates spread retroactively over prior weeks or months.
4 Rejects resulted when the credit card to be charged was over its limit, closed, or reported as lost or stolen. Chargebacks resulted when a credit card holder disputed specific charges related to a particular membership program.
5 Although the reserve was already seriously understated, in February 1997, Hiznay, again at the direction of the Comp-U-Card controller, approved a series of unsupported post-closing entries that reduced the membership cancellation reserve by $15 million, with the off-setting entries decreasing Comp-U-Card expense accounts or increasing Comp-U-Card revenue accounts.
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This is a listing of some of the known issues for World of Warcraft Patch 4.0.6a:
This list is not complete, and will not include all issues. The issues listed here are frequently reported issues that will be addressed at a later date via a client patch. The latest patch notes can always be found at http://us.battle.net/wow/en/blog/2166872
Paladins' Summon Warhorse is not counting towards mount achievements. The Worgen Female's emote /laugh is the same as the male one
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Please join the Njegos Endowment for Serbian Language and Culture at Columbia University's East Central European Center for a panel discussion on Yugoslavian art in the 1970s.
Unlike in the former East, conceptual and performance art in post 1968 Yugoslavia was not produced under clandestine conditions of private studios and apartments; and unlike in the former West, it did not develop under pressure of the art market, but instead took advantage of a network of state-supported galleries and cultural centers. This panel looks beyond the art-world household names that emerged from this scene, such as Leibach and more recently Marina Abramović, to artists and art institutions on the Yugoslav 1970s art scene. Yugoslav 1970s experimental art offers from its specific socio-political condition a productive and influential new paradigm. This strategy took place as communication and mobility between different cities of Yugoslavia, exchange with artists from the West, and most significantly through artists' interactive use of public space and resulting redefinition of public institutions. Some of the questions that the participants at the panel will address are: How did neo-avant-garde art in postwar Yugoslavia change notions of public space and communication at the time? What does such change add to artistic practice in the Western Balkans today and to the international discourse of conceptual art? How did the artists put to use the special conditions of socialist self-management to further their concerns? What were specific forms of ideological critique that conceptual art offered in these conditions that radically differed from Western profit-driven art market, and "dissident" art in the East.
Goran Đorđević is a former artist who throughout the 1970s actively participated in the art scene around the SKC Gallery (Student Cultural Center) in Belgrade, and exhibited in numerous exhibitions in the country and abroad, including Biennale de Paris 1975. As of 1985, he did not appear in public as an artist. He now lives in New York.
Branislav Jakovljević is an Associate Professor at the Department of Theater and Performance Studies, Stanford University. He specializes in avant-garde and experimental theater, performance theory, critical theory, and performance and politics. He has published essays on a broad variety of subjects, from history of late nineteenth-century theater, to Russian and Soviet avant-garde, to contemporary American experimental performance. His works have been published in the United States (Theatre Journal, TDR, PAJ, Art Journal, Theater) and in Europe (Serbia, United Kingdom, Spain, Sweden, Croatia, Poland, and Belgium). His book Daniil Kharms: Writing and the Event was published by Northwestern University Press in 2009. He recently completed his second book manuscript, Beyond the Performance Principle: Self-Management and a Political Economy of the Live, Yugoslavia 1945-1991.
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This spell is to help anchor oneself in abundance, so that you begin to attract wealth and blessings as a matter of course, perform this ritual.
You will need the following items for this spell:
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Casting Instructions for 'Abundance'
The brown cloth should be roughly the size of your bed. If not make sure it is atleast a 1' by 1'.
Remove your mattress and spread the cloth over your box spring. If you are using a smaller cloth, place it where your head would lay.
In a mortar and pestle place the cinnamon and patchouli. Start to grind in a clockwise motion. As you do send into the herbs gold abundant energy. As you do chant the following:
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odor of Patchouli combine
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make wealth to me bind.''
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From light above and inside the holy ground.
Healthy, wealthy, joyful, blessed,
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Hold your hands in prayer pose, close your eyes, and envision the cloth swirling and pulsating with the sparkly-brown, fertile, grounding light of the Earth. Replace the mattress, so that the cloth remains sandwiched between the mattress and box spring.
Each time you go to bed repeat the same chant just as you lay down for the night:
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From light above and inside the holy ground.
Healthy, wealthy, joyful, blessed,
Divinely anchored as I rest.
this I ask now manifest!''
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1 Philosophy Online class observations are meant to facilitate an instructor s professional growth. They will be used to create an opportunity for reflection and stimulate ideas for improvement in the online environment. Discussions, before and after the observation, should be positive experiences that emphasize sharing information and allow the instructor to contribute to his or her own development. Procedure Online peer classroom observation involves observing faculty teaching in the online environment, analyzing related activities, and providing feedback. Observers will complete classroom observation form and schedule a follow-up visit with faculty member. Associate Dean or Dean will review comments and initial form before follow-up meeting. Constructive feedback including instructional enhancement suggestions and/or recommendations will be communicated to the instructor during the follow-up visit. Observer will review the documentation with the faculty, invite faculty s comments, and request faculty s signature and date. Faculty will receive a copy of the Classroom Observation Form. The original will be filed in the department. Each school will determine their process for tracking face to face and online classroom observations. This information will be stored electronically on the K: drive. Process 1. Plan for observation 2. Conduct observation 3. Summarize observation notes on the classroom observation form 4. Provide feedback in a debrief meeting with the faculty member Guidelines Information about observations/evaluations and classroom teaching expectations will be provided to new hires in their hire packet. Full-time faculty will be observed as needed. Identification of faculty to be observed: All new faculty during their first term Systematically chosen faculty (e.g. develop an observation cycle) Faculty identified by dean and associate deans Part-time faculty will be observed at least once a year. Each term the list of part-time faculty will be obtained from the Administrative Support Specialist and added to the observation spreadsheet that is maintained for respective programs/disciplines. Any instructor requiring more than two visits or for whom a serious concern has been raised will be referred to the respective associate dean or dean for observation/intervention recommendations. Created: Revised:
2 The observer should not overwhelm instructors with excessive information, but instead distill the many potential pieces of feedback into a core set of strengths and opportunities - we recommend no more than three of each. The observers should provide objective feedback on classroom/learning strategies, which focuses on development. Deadlines Debrief meeting should be scheduled no later than two weeks after observation. Strategies for Effective Online Class Observation General Comments The observation is a collegial conversation that emphasizes sharing information. The observation and resulting discussions should strengthen your relationship with the observed instructor. It s recommended that you meet with the instructor before and after the observation. Remember to keep observations confidential. Before Observation Plan the observation. Arrange times for a pre-observation meeting, the class observation, and a debrief. Review instructor background. Review observation form and supplemental materials. (e.g. syllabus, course schedule, course outline, handouts, etc.) Meet with the instructor. Discuss the online class to be observed as well as any other issues relevant to the course or section. Ask the instructor if there are particular teaching concerns he or she wishes to address and incorporate these into the observation and debrief. During Observation Observe both small details and the big picture. Take notes. Effective notes should aid recall of specific examples as well as broader impressions. Be aware that you may have a bias for styles similar to your own and keep an open mind. Do not be distracting in any way. Do not ask or answer questions. Do not interrupt or interfere with the class. After Observation Prepare for your debrief meeting by reviewing all of your notes. Develop an account of the following: a) an overall assessment of the class, b) up to three core strengths and three opportunities for growth, and c) specific examples that support your observations. Remember that one class may not be representative P a g e 2
3 The debrief is an opportunity for colleagues to participate in productive exchanges about online teaching and course content. Debriefs need not be overly directive ideally they should unfold as conversations. Regardless of format, it is important for the observer to remain constructive and forthcoming throughout the debrief. A debrief might follow this basic framework: o Ask an open-ended question about the instructor s assessment of the class. Use what you learn from their answer to create congruence between your feedback and the instructor s sense of the class. o Address the two questions: What are the instructor s principal strengths, and are there ways these strengths could be leveraged more extensively in the classroom? What opportunities for growth, if addressed, would yield the greatest improvement in teaching effectiveness? o Selectively review key moments or turning points in the class discussion. o Provide general yet actionable recommendations for future class sessions. Provide a copy of the completed observation form for the instructor. Online Class Observation Interests Defined To prepare for the classroom observation, read the following categories and questions that you will be observing. 1. Course overview and introduction The course introduction sets the tone for the course, lets students know what to expect, and provides guidance to ensure they get off to a good start. Observe how the students respond to the instructor. Is he/she able to gain their attention by sharing interesting facts, through the use of humor, and/or by eliciting their curiosity through inquiry. 2. Learning objectives Does the instructor preview or announce objectives that relate to key learning outcomes? Are the objectives that are announced congruent with objectives on the syllabus? 3. Assessment and measurement Once content has been delivered, does the instructor allow time for students to actively practice? Are the assignments designed in such a manner that they demonstrate student performance or knowledge of the content? Observe and comment on the ways in which the instructor achieves this. Is it through a quiz, student activity, demonstration, inquiry, exam, homework assignment, project, etc. Assessment of learning outcomes is the key to ensuring that students are learning in your class. Observe the course s syllabus as well as the online classroom to gain an idea of how assessment is handled. Does the instructor have multiple ways of measuring or assessing learning? Rather than relying solely on a mid-term and final exam, is there evidence of other methods used throughout the course to assess student performance? P a g e 3
4 4. Instructional materials Notice if the instructor is able to connect new topics of learning to the students existing knowledge or previous instruction. Does he/she explain how the concept is relevant beyond the classroom? Are examples of relevance and real life application provided for the students? Observe how the content is delivered. Notice if there are a variety of teaching methods being employed. Are the methods varied in a manner that reaches diverse learning styles? Take note of some of the methods that you observe: lecture, demonstration, collaborative learning activities, small group activities, class discussion, small group discussion, 5. Learner interaction and engagement Observe if the instructor provides students with guidance during the observation. This may be brought to light by comments made by the student, through observed behavior, and by reviewing classroom materials. Notice if the instructor presents students with useful examples that illustrate the content being delivered. Does he/she use analogies, share real-life applications, share mnemonics, and answer clarifying questions. Notice if the instructor encourages students to take responsibility of their learning while guiding them through the process of active learning, problem solving, and critical thinking. Timely and frequent feedback to students is an integral teaching strategy to ensure they can gauge their understanding of the course materials throughout the semester. Observe the manner and methods in which the instructor provides feedback to the students. Is it supportive, constructive, timely, and/or frequent? 6. Course technology Observe whether the technology enabling the various course components facilitates the student s learning experience and is easy to use, rather than impeding the student s progress. Does the delivery of the content fit the scope of the course? 7. Learner support Observe the support information provided to the student. Links to technical support, CNM accessibility policies and services, and CNM student support services should be provided. If the instructor is using the DL classroom structure un-modified, this information can be found in the last section of course menu under Help. 8. Accessibility While reviewing the instructional materials, pay attention to alternative versions for auditory and visual content for hearing and visually impaired students. The text formatting and color coding in the course should serve specific instructional purposes. If the course is entirely offered in Blackboard it will employ accessible technologies for basic navigation by students with disabilities. During the pre-observation interview, discuss with the instructor how they have provided accommodations, or changed their delivery method, to help students with disabilities or different learning styles. P a g e 4
5 9. School specific item Use this section to add any school specific teaching skills or behaviors that you want to observe for all instructors. Observer s Comments After you have completed the observation, review your notes and summarize your feedback to the instructor. Remember to provide feedback on what they did well and any areas that need improvement. For development areas, provide suggestions on what they could do to improve. Be specific. Instructor s Comments After reviewing your feedback and reflecting on the class observation allow the instructor to make comments. These could be comments on the experience as well as feedback about the observation. Teaching Expectations Philosophy of Teaching and Learning We believe that learning occurs best in a positive learning environment with a teacher who serves as a facilitator of learning. The learning environment shall be physically comfortable, promote mutual trust and helpfulness, accept individual differences, and acknowledge the experience of individual learners. We believe also that learning is promoted when the learner is ready to learn, accepts responsibility in the learning process, participates actively in the learning process, and is committed to making progress toward achieving goals Present content to the best of your ability Be prepared for class While preparing for your class, plan the presentation and activities to illuminate the learning objectives for the material. Plan ways to explain content clearly and make abstract concepts concrete and meaningful. Consider what questions the students may ask and be ready to answer them. Develop materials such as power points or handouts with enough time to edit and copy. Practice new activities to ensure that they go smoothly. Inform learners of objectives Clearly communicate learning objectives to the students. You may want to start the class with an intriguing question or problem that will demonstrate the need for the learning objectives. Conveying the learning objectives motivates the students and helps them organize their thoughts so they are ready to learn. These objectives should form the basis for assessment. Use a variety of teaching and learning methods P a g e 5
6 Use varied instructional methods to accommodate different learning styles when possible. Students enter our classrooms with individual abilities, experiences, and needs. As a consequence they preferentially focus on different types of information, tend to assimilate information in different ways, and achieve understanding at different rates. Planning the delivery of information to balance learning styles such as visual vs. verbal, active vs. reflective, and sequential vs. global will reach more students and help them be successful. Promote active learning Encourage students to ask questions and share ideas. Extend the quality of student thinking by asking stimulating questions that will help them compare, apply, evaluate, analyze and synthesize concepts. If possible, allow time for students to practice or explore what they have learned. Provide a positive learning atmosphere Students should feel safe to ask questions and learn from their mistakes In order to teach well, it is widely believed that one must be able to question well. Asking good questions fosters interaction between the teacher and his/her students. A large amount of student-teacher interaction promotes student achievement. However, it is important to know that not all questions achieve this. Some mistakes that teachers make during the question and answer process include the following: asking vague questions, asking trick questions, and asking questions that may be too abstract. When questions such as those mentioned are asked, students will usually not know how to respond and may answer the questions incorrectly. Thus, their feelings of failure may cause them to be more hesitant to participate in class, evoke some negative attitudes towards learning, and hinder the creation of a supportive classroom environment. Provides learning guidance Students learn when our instruction allows for them to use their previous experience as a basis for new learning. For example, when an instructor begins the introduction of a new concept by having students discuss and brainstorm what they already know about the concept, students then have a framework for further learning. Adults learn best when they are shown the major features of a topic first (a cognitive overview ) so that they can incorporate this overview into what they already know. Most importantly, adult learners need their course work to be practical, learner-directed, experiential, applicable to real world situations and meaningful to them. Elicit performance Strive to give students regular feedback; both students and instructors need to frequently assess learning. Learning objectives should measure what the learner will do, rather than what the instructor will do. Communicate high expectations P a g e 6
7 High expectations are important for everyone -- for the poorly prepared, for those unwilling to exert themselves, and for the bright and well motivated. Expectations are communicated not only by what students hear you say but also by the nature of assignments. Expect more and you will get more. Expecting students to perform well becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy when teachers hold high expectations. Project a positive attitude about students ability to learn Some students exhibit a negative attitude and expect failure and difficulties; if you can project a positive attitude about the student s ability to learn, you can change the way they think. A positive attitude can help the student get rid of negative thoughts and behavior and lead to a happy and successful learning experience. Have a caring attitude towards students Both positive and negative comments influence motivation, but research consistently indicates that students are more affected by positive feedback and success. Praise builds students' self-confidence, competence, and self-esteem. If a student's performance is weak, let the student know that you believe he or she can improve and succeed over time. Many students in your class may be anxious about their performance and abilities. Be sensitive to how you phrase your comments and avoid offhand remarks that might prick their feelings of inadequacy. Faculty concern: Show concern for struggling students Failure to attain unrealistic goals can disappoint and frustrate students. Encourage students to focus on their continued improvement, not just on their grade on any one test or assignment. Help students evaluate their progress by encouraging them to critique their own work, analyze their strengths, and work on their weaknesses. For example, consider asking students to submit self-evaluation forms with one or two assignments. Be responsive to student needs Find out why students are enrolled in your course, how they feel about the subject matter, and what their expectations are. Then try to devise examples, case studies, or assignments that relate the course content to students' interests and experiences. For instance, a chemistry professor might devote some time to examining the contributions of chemistry to resolving environmental problems. Explain how the content and objectives of your course will help students achieve their educational, professional, or personal goals. Recognize students as individuals There are many roads to learning. Students bring different talents and styles of learning to college. Brilliant students in the lecture class may be all thumbs in the lab or art studio. Students rich in hands-on experience may not do so well with theory. Students need the opportunity to show their talents and learn in ways that work for them. Then they can be pushed to learn in new ways that do not come so easily. Be enthusiastic about your subject P a g e 7
8 An instructor's enthusiasm is a crucial factor in student motivation. If you become bored or apathetic, students will too. Typically, an instructor's enthusiasm comes from confidence, excitement about the content, and genuine pleasure in teaching. If you find yourself uninterested in the material, think back to what attracted you to the field and bring those aspects of the subject matter to life for your students. Or challenge yourself to devise the most exciting way to present the material, however dull the material itself may seem to you. Assessing student learning First and foremost classroom assessment is focused on improving student learning. It is an integral, formative practice of checking to ensure that students are learning in your class. Classroom assessment is an approach designed to help teachers determine what students are learning and how well they are learning it. By setting measurable learning objectives and developing a means of checking for student knowledge and/or performance you can help ensure your students are achieving the learning outcomes in order to be successful in your class and beyond. This process involves active involvement of both teacher and students. In order for assessment to be effective, feedback should be provided to students frequently and promptly. Classroom assessment should be viewed as an iterative improvement process that takes place to continuously enhance student learning. This includes checking for understanding, analyzing results, providing feedback to students, as well as making any course design changes, that may be necessary to improve learning. It is an ongoing practice that should begin at the initiation of the class and continue with frequent feedback to students throughout the semester. Continuously Develop your Teaching Practice To create a community of learning at CNM requires that faculty learn while they are teaching in order to continually develop their professional practice. We know that faculty have extensive content expertise and we want them to have equally developed teaching strategies to promote student success. The goal is to have our faculty develop into master instructors or facilitators of learning while they teach at CNM. As faculty develop their skills towards creating an environment of student-centered learning, we will create an environment in which learning is collaborative. Faculty can develop their teaching practice through various methods: Participating in professional development courses through the Cooperative for Teaching and Learning External college level professional development classes related to Teaching and Learning Informal and Formal mentoring Peer Teaching observations Professional Learning Communities focused on Teaching and Learning Sharing innovative and best known practices amongst peers Personal mastery through becoming a reflective practitioner and continually developing one s practice Teaching professional development classes through the Cooperative for Teaching and Learning P a g e 8
9 Conducting research around Teaching and Learning Attending and/or presenting at professional conferences to stay abreast of teaching innovations P a g e 9
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In the mixture of individuality, New York style, and creative instinctive, births the urban art meets fashion mens and womens clothing brand, Dazed and Confused Apparel. Known for its bold catchy imagery and infamous owl, The Revelation takes a closer look into the inspiration, style, and goals of the designers.
Who are the faces behind "Dazed and Confused Apparel?"
Ian: I was born and raised in Guyana, I moved to NYC about five years ago. I'm enrolled in college as an advertising/graphic design major, I started the line earlier this year but things started to get a bit overwhelming so I teamed up with Bernald and that lead us to this point.
Bernald: Well me and my partner Ian are clearly to different artist/people but as you can see when it comes to fashion our eyes and ideas steer into the same direction. Flatbush born and raised, son of Haitians, so u can tell I have a eye for putting things together (mix match colors) lol.
Is this brand Brooklyn based?
Ian: I would say the brand is more of a NYC based. We do rep BK a lot, but our mailing address is in Queens where I live.
Bernald: When I work I try to express and rep. every borough in my design. The high classy Manhattan, the tough Bronx, the boring Queens lol (jk), the thotiannas of Staten Island, and the bosses of Brooklyn.
Why the name "Dazed and Confused?"
Ian: I choose the name "dazed and confused" because it's a little personal to me. At one point I didn't have a clue what I wanted to do with my life, I felt lost without a purpose hence "dazed and confused". There are so many other young people out there that feels the same way I did. I think remaining true to yourself or being yourself in a society that's constantly trying to change who we are is a huge accomplishment – "Dazed and Confused Apparel" is about finding yourself.
Bernald: Well Ian came to me with the name, and I ran with it. It was catchy and that's what inspired me to create the owl logo.
Ian: I get tons of email everyday from various people (other brands, models, designers, personal shoppers, stylist, etc.) I gave away a lot of samples just so we can get our name out there.
How would you describe the style of Dazed and Confused?
Bernald: Like I said I try to bring in all five boroughs into my designs, New York City is where its at at the end if the day! So we wanna be that high classy line but still wanna touch everyone young and old everywhere!
What are your ultimate goals for Dazed and Confused Apparel?
Ian: I personally make small goals and try to meet them, when we first launched one of our goals were to have 5k followers on instagram, facebook and twitter so far we have about 30k followers collectively on our social networks. Also, we wanted at least one celebrity in our brand, my next goal is to have a consignment or wholesale deal with a store. However, one of my personal goal is to be featured on karmaloop.com or plndr.com.
Bernald: Get money! Change the world! Get other people to step they're game up and bring their best to the tables as we do ourselves!
Ian: Well so far we already made "Dazed and Confused" mugs, soon we'll will be launching our accessory line. We do have a lot planned for the future we are growing slowly be surely.
Ian: Well actually we have maybe two or three pieces that has those themes, I draw inspiration from all over. Our supporters seems to gravitate towards those pieces more. Our clothing is actually artwork so people will be wearing one of a kind artwork, there's Egyptian art, pop art, classical Greek, graffit , etc., we even use some Kente African prints to make our pieces.
Bernald: I say why limit yourself. My ideas come from how I feel. Religion is something everyone has touched upon. Space on the other hand is so vast and there is so much you can do with it. I'm just a really cool trippy vibe nigga. Earthly meditation is a big factor too.
Ian: We would like to thank everyone whose been supporting us. We have a lot of dope stuff coming, also I'm always willing work with anyone who has the love for the arts or anyone who has a positive attitude. Feel free to hit me or Bernald up. Thanks you.
Find them at www.shopdazedandconfused.com and www.shopfreshmanclass.com
Instagram: @dazedandconfused_apparel
Twitter: @forever_dazed
Tumblr: dazedandconfusedapparel.tumblr.com


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Monday, 17 December 2012
Faith, Hope and Festive Charity Shopping Swap
12 comments:
- Vix said...
What a fab parcel, those napkins are very familiar to me, too! x
- 17 December 2012 at 18:05
- Deborah said...
Gorgeous swap gifts sweetie, your house sounds wonderful, any pics yet?
Bee happy x
- 17 December 2012 at 18:53
- Kandi said...
Oh wow that tablecloth is to die for it's stunning! x
- 17 December 2012 at 18:56
- Thrift Bee said...
Lovely gifts both sent and recieved. A very pretty plate and tablecloth especially.
- 17 December 2012 at 19:14
- sandy said...
I love the tablecloth you received. Beautiful! I haven't been in a swap for a while. They're lots of fun!
- 17 December 2012 at 22:13
- Crafty in the Med said...
Great swap goodies ...gorgeous embroidered table cloth.
Have sent emails with titles I think there are a couple more floating around somewhere.
Keep well
Amanda :-)
- 18 December 2012 at 00:26
- Josie-Mary said...
Lovely swap goodies! :) x
- 18 December 2012 at 06:45
- Lisa said...
Lovely swap goodies, the tablecloth looks like it had tons of work done on it. I'm sure you both must have been thrilled with your swaps.
Lisa x
- 18 December 2012 at 06:54
- Caroline said...
I too have a massive list - just hoping I'll feel a bit better soon so I'll be able to cross some things off it! Your swap parcels (both sent and received look lovely - that cross stitch table cloth is particularly pretty). Hope you and yours have a lovely Christmas, Vicki xx
- 18 December 2012 at 08:02
- Lucy said...
What a lovely selection of parcels - I especially like the toadstool and reindeer you sent :)
- 18 December 2012 at 08:37
- Vintage Sheet Addict said...
Lovely swaps there! I love that little mushroom you sent! :)
- 18 December 2012 at 11:18
- The Custards said...
Ah ha - lanterns!
I have some of those holly hock plates and they are amongst my favourite china - perfecto for a mince pie
- 18 December 2012 at 17:27


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To keep your home looking as good as new, you should keep repairing, adding or replacing things to give it a new and interesting appeal. More often than not, especially in old buildings, you will notice that the flooring needs to be changed as it begins to show cracks and signs of wearing out. The rugged look will make your building stand out among all the others, but then, it does need a perfect glossy flooring too.
The same rings true for apartments, bungalows, hotels, hospitals, offices, inns, malls and other commercial and residential spaces. Be it because of years of neglect, placing of heavy furniture, or rough usage, floors in such places require the optimum levels of maintenance and care for keeping them as good as new. In most cases, it becomes essential to look around for other alternatives to impart a fresh and better appeal to the floors too.
Are you also desirous of giving your home space a unique look? Go for hand scraped flooring that would reflect your love for vintage home décor!
Wooden Flooring – The Latest Home Flooring Décor Trend
Flat, glossy and smooth looking wooden floors are quite in vogue these days. Earlier, it used to be difficult task to achieve perfection with regards to level flooring. However, today, high quality level flooring is easily available and serves to be an order of the day. One of the most sought after flooring types are the hand-scraped ones. So, if you are tired of taking care of your existing floor, or are planning to do up your personal space right from the scratch, it would make good sense to invest in the long-lasting goodness of such floors. Go for it.
What is Hand scrapped Flooring?
Hand scraped flooring is a good idea if you want to add a vintage look to your rooms. Hand scraping can be achieved by professionals adept at using certain tools that create their much-needed distressed appearance. Hand scraping is done either by gauging the wood or by scraping the same with wires or brushes. These processes go a long way in bringing out the natural woody look of these floors. Different coloured stains can be used to create the age old look, or the floors can be sanded to create uneven patterns. Either way, you can look forward to gaining the best possible flooring choices for your office or home.
Hand Scraped Floors: Different Types of Surfaces
Hand-Scraped Hardwood either have unfinished surfaces or prefinished surfaces. There are numerous hand scraped finishes available, each of these finishes are different from one another. All of them are one-of-a-kind artwork. Some of these renowned finishes include Hand Hewn or Rough Sawn with noticeable saw marks and French Bleed which has staining effects that give off the illusion of a bleeding wood. In addition, there are is the popular hand sculpted distressed uniform look; the wire brushed effect that gives a grainy appeal; and the rough texture and time worn aged finish. Extra labor cost is involved in installing hand scraped floors. Ideally, you should hire a professional to do the floor installation for you, so that you get a neat finish for all flooring jobs.
Factors that Make Hand Scraped Flooring a Suitable Option
Hand scraped flooring is way better than all other types of flooring if compared on the metrics of strength, durability and visual appearance. With this type of flooring, you can use your imagination to create unlimited patterns. Different types of wood may be used for creating an overall unique look. Some craftsmen have the ability to make new wood look as if its thousands of years old. Go for them; you will love the impact they manage to create.
These floors are durable because they don't wear out easily. As they have markings, patterns and scrapes on them already, you need not worry about any scratches and scuff spoiling their appearance. The marks made by your furniture or your child's toys are not going to stand out or make the flooring look ugly. Hand-Scraped Hardwood allow you to customize the beauty of your floor as per your interior decoration theme. It is up to you to decide how distressed you want your floor to look. If you want the floor to look centuries old, then you need to go in for more scrapes. On the other hand, if you desire your floors to appear only a few years old, then keep a limit on the scrapes and marks; yes, it's that simple to get the right look that you demand!
How to Keep the Hand Scraped floors Clean
For these floors to retain their look, you have to take good care of the same. Vacuum the floor at least twice a week to keep all dirt off. If there are wet spills, make sure that you wipe the floors as soon as possible, so that they don't get time to settle down and create nasty stains. Use an absorbent towel while removing such spills. You may like to use mild liquid dish soaps, distilled white vinegar, or water, to remove the stains off the floor. But then, do resist from using excessive water, as it might affect the floor.
Before you install hand scraped flooring, make sure you determine how old you want your flooring to look. With a properly hand scrapped flooring in your rooms, your house / office can achieve the vintage look that you desire.