INSIDE DOUGLAS COLLEGE / OCTOBER 3, 1989 Educational Leave continued from page 10 a) Improvement of any component of existing college curriculum. b) The development and implementation of strategies to improve student performance and increase student retention at Douglas College. c) Studies on students’ performance/ activities after leaving the College. d) The development of program models to include general education components and occupational / career programs. e) The development of programs in entrepreneurship. f) The assessment of training needs of local business, industry and agencies. g) The development of interdisciplinary studies. h) The development of systems of assessment of instructional effectiveness. i) Use of computers as an aid or tool in learning and instruction. jp) The examination and determination of our “fit” in tertiary education within the Lower Mainland and the Province, including: 1. examining and determining the role of Douglas College in technical and vocational education and training. 2. determining an appropriate program mix for the future, with special reference to Coquitlam and Maple Ridge new campuses. 3. examining the “fit” between curriculum and desired /actual clienteles. k) The development of additional cooperative education programs. 1) The improvement of the faculty development program, including concepts of: 1. orientation 2. basic training 3. ongoing professional development. Applicants are referred to Ar- ticle 12 of the Collective Agreement for specific information on the con- ditions applying to Educational Leave. As the College matures, Educa- tional Leave becomes an increasing- ly important and respected aspect of our activities. I wish you success in your application. BESS SSP ES BSS She AN ST LTTE WAL RST SR SAN