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A Douglas College Newsletter

 

 

 

TO: ALL PERSONNEL
FROM: BILL DAY
RE: GOVERNANCE REVIEW

On June 5, 1985, the Governance Review Committee submitted its final report and recommendations
to me. I have reviewed the report carefully, the data base for the report, and the recommendations.
The report represents nine months of laborious work, rendered difficult by the elusive nature of the
ideals implicit in a "joint enterprise" view of College operations. The Review Committee arrived

at recommendations of two types - those relating to structural issues and proposed changes to the
structure; and those relating to perceived defects in operation, leadership, communication and the

interests of those involved.

I have reviewed the findings and recommendations of the Review Committee with a combined
meeting of the College Educational Policy and Planning Committee and the Management Committee.
Their comments and criticisms assisted me in reaching decisions about necessary changes to the
governance system. I have elected to accept the advice and direction of the Review Committee

in most matters, specifically those relating to perceived defects in operation, leadership,
communication, and the interests of those involved. I have not accepted the advice of the Review
Committee regarding the proposal to replace divisional committees with a college-wide curriculum

committee.

My task during the next three months is to detail the operational modifications to the governance
system. I will notify all personnel about these modifications as they are completed, but wish to
advise you in advance of several conclusions which will guide me in this task.

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