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I have had discussions with Mayor Baker regarding the possibility of
Douglas College becoming involved more actively with educational
activities and exchanges with the City of Moriguchi - New Westminster's
twin city in Japan. Mayor Baker was very interested in the idea, and
we have agreed that the matter will be pursued.

On December 3, Mr. Walter Hogg and I were invited to meet with the

joint committee on Institutional Evaluation of the Ministry of Education
and the Council of Principals. That committee is very interested

in our Administrative Review process and outcomes.

Douglas College has been asked to host a provincial workshop on the
subject of Institutional Evaluation, in the early Spring. Mr. Doerr
is dealing with the proposal.

On December 3 and 4, the Council of Principals held its bi-monthly

meeting, and held a farewell celebration in honour of Dr. Frank Beinder,
retiring Executive Director of the BCAC.

C. Internal Matters - Education

 

On November 16, I met with Mr. Doerr and Community Programs and Services
personnel, to discuss means by which co-operative relationships between
our Community Programs Division and other divisions of the College

could be enhanced.

On November 27th, the Education Policy and Planning Committee held an
extended workshop on the 5-Year Educational Plan. A considerable body
of criticism and advice was provided to the Deans, Bursar, and myself,
which has since been incorporated into the draft plan. The draft plan
has now been formally approved by both the Management Committee and
the Education Policy and Planning Committee for submission to the
Board, and will be presented in January.

On November 13, the senior administration of the College met with
officials of the Ministry of Education in Victoria for initial infor-
mation on program profile and budget recommendations for Douglas
College. As a result of that meeting, analysis work has been carried
out over the past week. Today, I presented certain concerns of the
College administration to Dr. Fisher in Victoria. Dr. Fisher under-
stands clearly our concerns, and has assured me that Ministry staff
is reviewing the initial proposals carefully.

There will be a meeting on December 20, of Ministry staff with Chief
Executive Officers of the Provincial Colleges and Institutes at which
a more definitive profile will be presented to all institutions.

It is understood that January 15th will be the working cut-off

date, following which, institutions are expected to make appropriate
plans for the next fiscal year.

Mr. Gilgan informs me that the College has received a Canada Council
grant which will allow a short-term Writer in Residence Program,
this Spring. It seems to be clear that the College is steadily