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DOUGLAS COLLEGE BOARD | December {16, T9382.
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erin ARCHIVES
Concerns have been voiced by the B.C.G.E.U. executive regarding the

stressful conditions under which many members are currently

operating. An excellent report was tabled by Ms. Exmann at the last
meeting of the Management Committee, and a number of specific actions
have been agreed to, on a timetabled basis, that we hope will reduce

the level of concern.

| Negotiations have begun today with the B.C.G.E.U. on their next

contract, and we expect that negotiations will be commencing with
the Faculty Association within the next two months.

We have been keeping the three unions apprised of our budget
situation, as it has evolved this year. This includes our latest
letter of information to the Ministry indicating the situation for
this fiscal year and our expectations for next fiscal year as a result
of the agreement reached with the Faculty Association last month.

Internal Matters - Genera]

 

The "Great Trek" from the McBride Site to the Royal Avenue Site on
December 8th was a complete success. This was owing to the
enthusiastic leadership and participation of the Student Society,
the cheerful co-operation of faculty and staff, and the bemused
forebearance of the New Westminster City Police. The presence of
Ms. Helen Casher, Mr. Art Sweet, and Mr. Sandy Tompson was very
much appreciated. ‘ al

A small but happy gathering was held at the Maple Ridge Centre, on
Tueseday, December 14th, to celebrate the completion of basic
Education programs by a number of students at that Centre.

Work is still continuing smoothly on the completion of the Royal

“Avenue building. Relationships with the construction forces on

the site continue to be amicable, in spite of the stresses caused
by hundreds of people settling into incompleted facilities with
many systems still functioning inadequately. High praise must
continue to be offered to the staff of the Physical Plant & Site
Services Department who must deal with a virtually unending stream
of problems. There is no doubt that the facility will be excellent,
and will justify all of the time and effort spent in planning it.

Mr. Redmond will be reporting separately on progress regarding the
official opening of the new building. I am given to understand
that Premier Bennett's office has promised involvement in the
official opening.