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President
resigns; College
plans for
transition

ollowing the June resignation of its
president, Douglas College has
entered an important period of change.

“We thank Susan Hunter-Harvey for her

efforts and vision, and recognize that there

will be a period of adjustment for all of
us,” says Board Chair Bob Buzza. “Now
we must look after the College’s
immediate needs, and prepare for the
coming year.”

In a memorandum prepared for the
College Board, Vice-Chair Neal Nicholson
identified three tasks faced by the Board
and College community:

1. The immediate filling of the vacant
office of President, with the Vice-
Presidents filling the position of Acting
President on a rotating basis up to
September 15, 1996;

. The definition of the process and
timelines leading to the appointment of
an interim President for a term of up to
one year; and

3. The definition of the process and

timelines leading to the appointment of

a new President.

To address the first task, John
McKendry, VP Instruction, will serve as
Acting President until July 7. Educational
Services VP Al Atkinson will take over the
role until August 4, when Finance and
Administration VP Peter Greenwood will
step in until August 25. Mia Gordon, VP
College Development, will then fill the
position until September 15.

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Working for a safer campus
Education Council Highlights
Documentary helps break down walls
New logo approved

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Safer campus, safer streets

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Safe Walk Coordinator Tuan Nguyen is one member of the team working
to make Douglas College a safer place to be. Students, staff and visitors
to Douglas College are eligible for this free service, which provides co-
ed escorts to the New Westminster SkyTrain Station or to vehicles parked
within a three-block radius of the campus. Funded by the Student Society,
the Safe Walk program is now looking for volunteers—call 527-5575 for
information.