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working with business and labor on their
training and retraining needs. In the future
we must strengthen our academic
programs as well as examine
opportunities for additional short-term
programs. The economy is shifting so
quickly that these kinds of external ties
are crucial.”

The shifting economy will also require
educational institutions to redefine their
roles and avoid overlapping services in
order to remain viable.

“The educational sector must create
partnerships, look at where each
institution fits in, avoid duplication and
be distinctive,” says Hunter-Harvey. “One
of the real challenges for us is to
determine our niche. We must look at
exactly how Douglas College should be
positioned and review our distinctive
competencies.”

Providing up-to-date training requires
up-to-date equipment. Hunter-Harvey says
improving access to computer technology
for students and employees is a high
priority.

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We must look at
exactly how Douglas
College should be
positioned and
review our
distinctive
competencies.

“T see a real need to bring people into
the late 20th century and provide more
computers for faculty and staff. I will
work very hard to enhance the ability to
acquire technical expertise,” she says.

Discussing her management style,
Hunter-Harvey says she is skilled at
finding win-win solutions in the midst of

challenging issues. She also believes there
is a time to consult and a time to act.

Capital Campaign
kickoff set

The public kickoff for the $5 million
Pinetree Way Capital Campaign will be
held on October 11 at a breakfast at the
Vancouver Golf Club in Coquitlam.

The event will feature an
announcement naming the prominent
community and business leaders
contributing their efforts towards the
project. The campaign, the most
ambitious fund-raising project ever
launched by Douglas College, is seeking
contributions to enhance facilities and
equipment at the new Coquitlam campus.

In all, the campaign is slated to include
17 sub-committees. Each will seek
contributions for targeted objectives --
such as Athletics and Recreation or the

“Tm a firm believer in the consultative
process, I don’t just want to create an
illusion of democracy,” she says. “At the
same time, a good manager must also be
able to know when enough information is
available and closure is necessary. I think
it’s important for people throughout the
organization to feel comfortable to take
chances and make some decisions.”

Reviewing other issues to be
addressed, Hunter-Harvey lists distance
education, the debate over degree-
granting status, and the challenges and
opportunities of a multi-campus college.
Finally, there is the looming concern
facing every post-secondary institution
across Canada.

“We all know there may be horrible
problems coming in regards to transfer
payments and we may be looking at cuts
which might affect tuition levels. I want
to ensure that the College remains
accessible and affordable for students. We
must remember there is a substantial
amount of political force among colleges
and universities. I hope our sector is
powerful enough to ensure those
promised cuts don’t come to pass. But the
college has to be ready. We will have a
strategy to deal with possible cuts.”

Dispensing Optician Program -- or from
specific groups -- such as financial,
resource, community and business sectors.

Members of the College community
can also make a significant difference
even with modest contributions, says
Foundation Executive Director Mark
Crozet.

“When we go to different groups it is
important to be able to show that we have
a large portion of the College community
participating. Overall the level of money
raised within the College isn’t as
important as having a high number of
people involved. Otherwise, if we don’t
have support from the College, people
question why they should support us.” 1

Specializing in psycholinguistics and
Southeast Asian politics, Hunter-Harvey
completed her Ph.D. at the University of
Hawaii’s Department of Political Science.
She was a Sociology professor with
Ryerson Polytechnical University from
1975 to 1992 before joining Brandon
University as Vice-President, Academic
and Research. She is also currently
serving as President of the Western
Universities Telecourse Consortium.

Moving west, Hunter-Harvey plans to
enjoy Greater Vancouver’s multicultural
lifestyle and sail the waters off the B.C.
coast. Reading provides another escape,
although lately she’s been juggling fewer
mysteries and more volumes on
instructional technologies and leadership.

“T’m looking forward to the challenges
and to working with people,” says Hunter-
Harvey. “I’m delighted to be here.” I