TO:
FROM:
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MEMORANDUM

June 23, 1988.

DOUGLAS COLLEGE BOARD
W.L. DAY

PRESIDENT'S REPORT

External Matters - Municipal

 

On June 10th, a Community Forum on the future of Columbia Street
was held at the college. It included major real estate developers,
representatives of community, cultural and rate payers
organizations, owners, merchants, members of City Council and
Staff, and representatives of other cities. We have received
congratulatory letters on the quality of the arrangements,
including complicated audio-visual presentations, food services,
and logistical support.

Negotiations continue with the B.C. Development Corporation on the
final settlement of claims on behalf of future parking needs for
the College. Bill Morfey has reported separately on this matter to
the Finance, Facilities & Personnel Committee.

External Matters - Education

Government intentions to provide formula support for Adult Basic
Education in School Districts, and to focus funding for English as
a Second Language for adults in the colleges, have occasioned much
comment and concern throughout the educational system. IT ama
member of a four-person "Transition Committee", which is advising
government on implications of these proposed changes, as well as
the ways and means by which the changes could be brought about.
This committee has now met four times - twice since the last Board
meeting. An interim report has been made on the subject of Adult
Basic Education, and the committee is now grappling with the
question of English as a Second Language. I intend to make a full
report on this matter to the Education & Services Committee of the
Board at their next meeting, and also to meet with the College
Education Committee and the affected Department Education Committee
as soon as they find it convenient. In any case, there will be no
Changes of substance during this academic year.