President’s Report

On April 1, I attended the impressive
and very welcoming Nursing Showcase in
the Theatre foyer. April 2, I had a unique
opportunity to share my vision for the
College with the Coquitlam Professional
Women’s Club. It was very exciting to
share with them our plans for the new
Pinetree Way campus, and to encourage
community involvement as the opening
draws nearer.

At a President’s Breakfast on April 10,
I was pleased to be able to discuss the
issue of Institutional Culture. The same
day, Marian Rossell and I had lunch with
Denis Therrien, Superintendent of School
District #42, and Albert Pasqualotto,
Assistant Superintendent. The meeting
was productive in cementing our
continued relationship and commitment to

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the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows region. I
also spoke to the Student Services
Department at their annual Planning Day
held on this date.

I very much enjoyed having lunch with
founding Douglas College Principal
George Wootton on April 15.

As of a meeting held on April 17, The
British Columbia Open University
(BCOU) is in its final stages of
development, with documentation to be
provided to the Educational Council for
their evaluation and comments.

On April 18, Roberto Dosil invited the
Vice Presidents and myself to view the
new “image” for Douglas College.
Comments were received and focus
groups will be struck to provide feedback
prior to finalization. |

Occupational
Health &

Safety: update
and cleanup

It may look like a binder, it may feel
like a binder . . . but it’s the new
Occupational Health & Safety Program,
and it’s heading your way. Watch for it
soon in an office near you, or call Pat
Thomasson at local 5363 for more
information.

The Occupational Health & Safety
Committee also needs your help to battle
office hazards on campus. As part of
Health & Safety Education Week (June 3
to 7), everyone in the College is
encouraged to clean out old files, papers,
textbooks . . . anything not needed in your
work area.

A good spring cleaning helps to
improve your air quality by reducing the
dirt and dust-mites circulating campus-
wide. It’s also important to keep the work
areas above, below and around your desks
clear so that you won’t be trapped or
injured during emergency situations.
Extra Building Service Workers have
been dedicated to help you throughout
Health & Safety Week, so plan now for
this annual opportunity to make a clean
sweep of it. |

Notes from the
Thomas Haney
Centre

On April 11, First Nations Services
Coordinator Betsy Bruyere gave an
informative presentation to Thomas
Haney campus staff. This presentation
enhanced the staff's awareness of the
work she is involved in and the issues
facing First Nations students. Everyone at
the Maple Ridge campus extends
appreciation to Betsy for providing this
opportunity to learn and to share
information.

In April, there were a number of
staffing shifts at Thomas Haney. On April
22, Sherry Walker returned from her
three-month leave, while Vib Jose’s last
day before her summer break was April
25.

Judy Crawford, a long-time
Developmental Studies Instructor in
Maple Ridge, taught her last class at
Thomas Haney in early April. She’ ll be
teaching at the Pinetree Way campus in
September. While her positive attitude to
both students and colleagues will be
missed, Judy takes with her everyone’s
best wishes for success at the new
location.

Gayle Ryan, the Student Society Vice-
President, will retire from her position
August 31. Over the last three years,
Gayle’s work has tremendously enhanced
life for students at the Maple Ridge
campus. She has organized many
activities and workshops and has been an
effective advocate for the entire Douglas
College student body. Gayle’s
commitment is greatly appreciated, and
the Thomas Haney Centre wishes her the
best of luck in her studies at SFU. ]