David Lam y Marcellus or those students who are looking for e Learning Centre it is now located t Room A1030. The layout of the office is very user friendly. In my brief visit, I felt comfortable there. The hours of the center are 9am- 6pm Mondays and 9am-7pm Tues- days, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The following services are provided: * Effective Paper Writing * English and Communication Skills * Math * Study Skills - note taking - test taking skills - reading comprehension - time management by Marcellus This publication is infamous because it has been known to mention cases of student apathy. We cannot claim apathy with regards to these elections. When asked to vote, you listened and elected Coley Mansfield as your David Lam Vice-President. Her cabinet includes two David Lam Reps, a University Transfer Rep, and a IDVST Rep. Rob Tang and Ivor Shanks are the David Lam Reps, Laura Selman the UT Rep, and Collen effrey is your DVST Rep. From the election results, it is own that there were many close ces. Perhaps the closest race was for e David Lam VP. Coley wonbya ~ in of 20 votes. There were several poiled ballots. One point of informa- ion: voting with a pen instead of a ncil is frowned upon for some onvoluted reason. I had the misfortune ( or pleasure... d on for an explaination) to discuss nternal politics with the David Lam eps. Something tells me that oquitlam students are in for a bumpy ide. Picture Montezuma’s Revenge at ott’s Berry Farm. You can magnify at experience by ten. This dynamic 0 is elected for a year so get used to opcoll@siwash.be.ca he Learning Centre ore than the three R’s Students are entitled to one free hour of tutoring per week. To acquire the tutoring, a student must obtain a referral paper signed by an instructor. After the student obtains the referral, they can register in person for their desired programs. Students are free to use the Centre’s computer tutorial programs. Handing in a graded writing sample is also very useful. The four key aspects of the Learning Centre are: 1. Peering Tutoring 2. Computer Software 3. Self Help Programs 4. Workshops Coquitlam elections There was a significant turnout their questionable antics. These Reps are,by far, the most radical nuts that will ever get elected at our beloved campus. This is the Rob Tang and Ivor Shanks wish list. * a fashion show runway * a miniature monorail to get students in and around the campus * Persian Rugs * Hologram, Smoke and Laser machines hanging from the ceiling * Huge murals depicting the current Student Society ( picture Stalinist Russia and the monstrous statues) * mud wrestling on the front lawn when it is raining * internet access for students Coley Mansfield and Colleen Jeffrey offer a more realistic approach to their elected offices. Colleen just wants people to ask her about the DVST programs offered at the college. Coley wants the following programs initiated: * benches * bus shelters * lockers * bike racks * a shuttle bus moving from New West to Coquitlam The Douglas College Learning Centre at David Lam The Learning Centre is designed to help students be more successful in their courses by assissting them with their reading, writing, math, and other areas. Their aim being? To make you a more effective and independant student. Who can use the Learning Centre? Any full or part-time student can receive assisstance with their studies. There is no charge to students wishing to use the centre or any of the services it provides. What kind of help is at the Learning Centre? Peer Tutors are available to assist students with clarifying assignment instructions, discuss readings, writing techniques, studying proc- esses, and finding appropriate study resources. There are tutors available for word processing and math tutoring. How do I get help at the Learning Centre? 1. Pick up a referral form from the tray outside the Learning Centre. 2. Ask your instructor to fill it out. 3. Make an appointment with the Learning Centre faculty member to get set up. Can you just ‘drop-in’ at the Learning Centre? You don’t need a referral to use the self-help materials, to learn word processing or use the learning software. Drop in any time to use these resources. The referral is only for students who want on- going assistance from the Learning Centre instructors and peer tutors. SERVICES OF THE OPEN LEARNING AGENCY out on a course you need because it’s full. It can throw your whole academic schedule off. So why wait until next term to pick up that course you need now? As a fully accredited There’s nothing more frustrating than missing university and college, we offer a complete range of courses that are transferable to your institution. And with our on-line computer conferencing, 1-800-663-9711 within B.C. E-mail: studentserv@ola.bc.ca Internet: www.ola.bc.ca University Courses Without University Waiting Lists. print and video based courses, and personal tutoring, you can study what and when you want. No time conflicts. No waiting lists. No problem. Register today. For a complete course schedule call 431-3300 in the Lower Mainland or OPEN UNIVERSITY OPEN COLLEGE The Other Press October 291996 11