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Susan Hunter-Harvey assumes the
office of Douglas College President on
September 15.

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Incoming President Susan Hunter-Harvey discusses
computers, creative partnerships and the College as a

community of learners.

hat must we do to remain
responsive to the changing
needs of learners?

It’s a complex question but the key
one now facing all post-secondary
institutions, says new Douglas
College President Susan Hunter-
Harvey.

The president talks about a
“community of learners’ that includes
both students and employees.
Looking ahead to major issues facing
her office and the College, she
discussed the mutual goals of
improving responsiveness to

community needs and enhancing
employees’ capacity to accommodate
them.

“Presidents and institutions must
become much more sensitive to the
needs of learners. In the broader
community there is a perception that
there is too little attention paid to
learning outcomes and that must be
addressed,” says Hunter-Harvey, who
begins her duties on September 15.

“The president must play a crucial
external role in terms of forging
partnerships, by going out and

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THE DOUGLAS COLLEGE NEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER 1995

 
 

COLLEGE REORGANIZATION

Office
names

changing

Names of many Douglas College
offices and position titles will be
changing this fall as the structural
reorganization process continues.

Office and department names have
been changed to more accurately
describe their function. Job titles have
been changed to create greater
uniformity throughout the College. For
example, heads of non-instructional
departments who report directly to
vice-presidents are directors. Heads of
the instructional units are deans.

Names of the five departments in
the Instructional Division will be
reviewed this fall by faculty, deans,
President Susan Hunter-Harvey and
Vice-President of Instruction John
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Meet the

president

Everyone is invited to a forum (4 pm
in Room 2201) followed by a reception (5
pm in the Theatre Foyer) on October 25 to
meet Douglas College’s new president, °
Susan Hunter-Harvey. You can also come
out to Breakfast with the President, from
8-9 am in the Douglas Room on
September 28, October 26 and November
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