TO:

DOUGLAS COLLEGE BOARD May 16, 1985. Oo
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From April 29 to May 1, I was the guest of the Saskatchewan Association
for Lifelong Learning, with reference to community development programs.

On May 9th, the Adult Basic Education and Adult Special Education
Coordinators of the Province met at Dougias College, to discuss the use
of volunteer tutors. The Conference was organized by a provincial
committee, chaired by Eileen Bowcott of the College I CARE Program.
Joyce Cameron, of our Adult Basic Education program, gave one of the
major presentations.

On May 13 and 14, the Council of Principals had its regular meeting. It
was agreed that the joint meeting with the BCAC Board had been valuable
from the point of view of the Principals, and that planning should start
soon for a similar meeting next year. The Council of Principals is
intending to review the existing Ministry statement of Goals and Objectives
for the colleges and institutes at a Retreat in June. Depending on the
outcome of that discussion, it is possible that the BCAC and individual
Boards will be provided with information on the views of the Council of
Principals in this regard.

Internal Matters - Education

 

Work is continuing regarding the College submission to the Ministry Oo
regarding the 5.8 million dollar "challenge" fund. The College submission
will be made in a timely fashion, with submissions considered from all
divisions. Once our formal submission is prepared, we will be asking

for a special meeting of the Education and Services Committee of the Board,
in order that they be well informed, and in a position to comment on our
proposals.

Professional Development activities are ongoing at this time within the
College. A very active program has been developed and implemented by
committees of staff and faculty.

Internal Matters - Personnel

 

I am pleased to announce the return of Mr. Don McEachern, Director of
the Social Services and Allied Health Department. Don's health is
improved to the degree that he is able to assume full responsibility
for his duties once again.

Mary Fewster, Director of the Nursing Department, is not well, and is
likely to be away for some time on Long Term Disability. Ms. Joy Holmwood
has consented to act as Director during this period of time. We are
grateful to Joy for consenting to take on this task, and for the other
Nursing faculty and staff who have so willingly undertaken different
duties, in order to maintain smooth operations.

 

On May 15th, the College hosted the second annual retirement luncheon

and Wine & Cheese party for the present and past faculty, staff and
administrative retirees. The day was a complete success. We thank

Dr. John Hopkins, Dr. Pauline Hughes, and Ms. Pat Cook for their presence
during the afternoon. It was much appreciated.