Pinetree Way update
- the Socio-Technical Systems team

Senior College administration have
brought together a group of faculty, staff
and administrators to develop a plan for
learning technologies at the Pinetree Way
campus. The team was created based on
an approach to decision-making called the
Socio-Technical Systems (STS) model,
which is being adopted by many
organizations. The model brings together
people who work directly on the front
lines of an organization’s operation in
order to design an effective system.
Hence, the group is called the STS team.
It is working parallel with other planning
initiatives for the Pinetree Way campus.
The team’s mission statement and
objectives, and a list of team members are
included below. Please contact any
member if you have questions, input or
concerns.

Statement of Purpose

This document is intended to explain
the work of the STS Team to members of
the College community. Since the
mandate, goals and methodology are
subject to continuous revision, this should
be considered as a mid-February snap shot
of the group’s activities.

Mission

To develop a Learning Technology
Plan for the Pinetree Way Campus which
enhances and diversifies the operations of
the College by utilizing technology that
facilitates access and learning.

Objectives of the Learning
Technology Plan
The Learning Technology Plan:

1. Will emphasize the use of technology
which directly affects students and
therefore gives priority to the instructional
uses of technology.

2. Will include uses of technology in non-
instructional areas which will contribute
to access and support learning.

3. Will include short term and long term
goals. The short term goals will involve
the technology which should be in place
for the opening of Pinetree Way, and the
long term will include the first three years
of operation.

4. Will include recommendations for a
rational process of planning for,

acquiring, and installing technology.

5. Will include curriculum development
support (time and money) associated with
planned uses of technology.

6. Will include upgrade and replacement
costs.

7. Will include recommendations for
training and professional development.

8. Will include recommendations for
monitoring and evaluating the use of
technology and recommending
enhancements and/or changes.

9. Will be completed by April 26, 1996.

Process

In devising its plan, the STS Team
will recognize the work of those groups
in the College who are currently using
technology, and seek their advice on
future trends in their areas. The team will
also rely on the work done by other
committees within the College, and in
other colleges and institutions, in making
its recommendations. The STS Team
does not intend to impose technology, but
to identify uses that will have a real
impact on access, teaching and learning.

Members of the STS Team

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bob Browne Sciences 5228
Des Dougan Systems and Computing
5636
Jamie Gunn —_ Centre for Educational
- Technology 5254
Cecil Klassen Learning Centre 5559
Jay McGilvery Arts 9304
Eric Meyer Commerce and Business
5604
Glen Oxenbury Dispensing Optician
Program 521-3417

 

Marian Rossell Member at large 467-5823
Brenda Walton Student Services 5354

 

 

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Noon at New West

Free concert series

Thursdays at 12:30 in the Performing Arts
Theatre

Mar 7

Michael Murray, organ

(at Queens Ave. United Church)

Mar 14

Alumni concert featuring former Douglas
College students.

Mar 21

1995 Scholarship Winner’s Concert
Mar 28

Student Showcase Recital

Theatre

Steel Magnolias

Mar 8 - 16

Studio Theatre

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Village of Idiots

Mar 15 - 23

Performing Arts Theatre
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Evening Concerts

Mar 29

Scholarship Benefit Concert

Douglas College Chorus & Concert Band
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Amelia Douglas Gallery
“Classical Lines”

Florov & Mathias

until Mar 8

Doolee McDonnell

Mar 18 - Apr 29

Opening Reception: Mar 21, 4-8 pm

Douglas Development

Highlights

Empowerment through Self-
goverance at Heiltsuk

Mar 12, 12-2pm

Boardroom

WomenSpeak

Philosophizing Children, Fairminded from
the Beginning

Mar 28, 7-9 pm

Boardroom

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Presidential Forum

Susan Hunter-Harvey
Mar 6, Wednesday, 4:15 pm
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Environmental Sciences-in-
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Kootenay Lake: A Successful Restoration
Mar 15, 7-8 pm
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