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The Douglas College Newsletter

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Douglas College to add 1,500 new
student spaces

Ata speech given in New
Westminster on June 29, Premier
Gordon Campbell announced
that Douglas College will be
given 1,500 new students spaces
by 2010.

“We are very pleased with this
announcement. We now have
work to do in obtaining capital
dollars to provide additional
classrooms to house these new
student spaces,” says College
President Susan Witter. “The
Board and | will be meeting this
summer with our MLAs to start

advocating for capital funds.”

The Deans and Acting Vice
President Instruction Al Atkinson
have also been working hard on
the development of the Academic
Plan, says Witter. At its June
meeting, the Board supported
the direction of the Academic
Plan which will see the expansion
of certificate, diploma and
selected degree programs as well
as continuing education and

contract training.

“There are 141 new FTEs
allocated for 2005-2006.
Included in that will be the seats

designated for the upcoming

Bachelor of Science in Nursing,
which will start September 2005
pending government approval,”

says Witter.

An allocation of 8,000 new
spaces was given to the Fraser
Valley consortium, which consists
of Simon Fraser University,
University College of the Fraser
Valley, Kwantlen University
College and Douglas College.
“Douglas College received by far
the largest allocation of FTEs of
any college in BC,” says Witter.
“This is due to the rapid growth

of our region.”

Graduation Day rewarding end
to hard work

On June 3, Douglas College hosted graduation ceremonies at the New

Westminster Campus, bringing together graduates, family members,

friends and College employees for this special day. This year, over

1,600 students graduated in over 35 programs.

Three valedictorians, one for each ceremony, represented all graduates

as they talked about their experiences at Douglas College and what the

future might hold. They were: Chelsea Weber, Stagecraft Program;

Barbara Schneider, Early Childhood Education Program; and Kristin

Heggs, Sport Science Program.

The Distinguished Alumni Award was awarded to Diane Loomer,

globe-trotting conductor, musician and teacher, in recognition of her

outstanding contribution to the arts.

Two students received medals for their scholastic achievements.

Gabriela Szabo, a graduate of the Office Administration - Medical

Office Assistant Program, won the Lieutenant-Governor’s Silver Medal

for her high standing in a vocational or career program of less than two

years and for her positive contribution to the College.

Maureen Mol, of the Health Information Services Program, won the

Governor General’s Bronze Medal for the highest marks in a two-year

diploma program. She maintained an A+ average while in the program,

as well as receiving a number of awards and scholarships.

The Alumni Association extends a huge thank you to all of the facilities

staff, Chartwells and volunteers, Yvonne Mostert, Karen Esau, Rose
Wilson, Elizabeth Dunbar, and Alumni Board members Arleigh Bell
and Heather Campbell for all of their hard work in making the Alumni

Association graduation reception a great success.

Early Childhood Education instructors Susan Swanson (left)

The majority of the new FTEs
will be allocated to the David
Lam Campus in Coquitlam, says
Witter. “The government was
very pleased that we have
purchased the old firehall
property in New Westminster,
calling it an excellent investment.
They understand that expansion
of the New Westminster Campus
is not far behind that of the
David Lam Campus. We hope
that the expansion of transit will
coincide with the opening of the

new space in Coquitlam.

 

and Carole Howarth (right) share a moment on graduation

day with valedictorian Barbara Schneider, a graduate of the

ECE Program.

 

Inclusive
College
program
honoured
in
Coquitlam

Douglas College's
Classroom and Community
Support (CCS) Program has
been recognized with a
special award for helping
ensure people with
disabilities are recognized in
Coquitlam classrooms and

community services.

The program was presented
with the 2004 Accessibility
Award for Education Access
for People with Disabilities.
Jan Lindsay, Dean of Child,
Family and Community
Studies accepted the award
on the program’s behalf in a
June 14 ceremony at

Coquitlam City Hall.

The program educates
many of the students who
graduate to work in
Coquitlam as special
education teacher assistants,
instructional facilitators,
community support
workers and supported job
coaches. In addition, CCS
students participated in a
Coquitlam Centre multi-
media exhibition called
From the Inside Out, about
people’s journeys from
institutional to community

living.

“We feel very honoured that
the Coquitlam community
recognizes our
commitments to inclusive
education and support of
children and adults with
disabilities,” says CCS
Coordinator Lori Woods. “It
is important work that is
done in collaboration with
many other school districts

and community members.”

 

Quote of the Month

“Tn summer, the song sings itself.”

William Carlos Williams (1883 - 1963)