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Inter Office Memo Date: _ March 15, 188.

 

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DOUGLAS COLLEGE BOARD

 

W.L. DAY

 

PRESIDENT'S REPORT

 

External Matters - Municipal

On February 22nd, I had the pleasure of addressing the Coquitlam
Chamber of Commerce on community colleges in general and Douglas
College specifically. Randi Duke, Community Resource Development
Officer is working with the Coquitlam Chamber of Commerce on a
community economic development strategy, similar to that with which
the College has been working with groups in New Westminster. As a
result of my presentation, there will be a visit to the College by
employees of a major firm in Coquitlam.

On March 8th, the New Westminster Rotary Club met at the College,
and had an informal viewing of the new facilities that they have
donated to the Theatre Foyer.

The Royal City Development Group has continued to meet. Jim Sator,
Director of Business and Administration, and Randi Duke, Community
Resource Development Officer are acting as staff people to this
group.

On March 14th, Mr. Dick Wright, Executive Director of the First
Capital City Development Company met with me to discuss the College
position regarding Simcoe Park and waterfront utilization.
Negotiations are continuing regarding an agreement with the City

on College use of City land for physical education and recreation
training purposes. A detailed report will be given at the next
meeting of the Finance, Facilities & Personnel Committee.

External Matters - Education

 

On February 17th, Dr. J. Newberry and Mr. Lorne Thompson, of the
Ministry of Education, met with the senior administration of the
College, and members of the Board, regarding the College 5-Year
Plan. The Ministry officials accepted the College staff response
to questions that had been addressed to the College last Fall. Dr.
Newberry stated that it would be unlikely that the Ministry would
provide the College with a detailed critique and decision regarding
its 5-Year Plan. However, Dr. Newberry indicated the plan was
generally satisfactory to the Ministry and the College could view
its plan as having been accepted in substance.

On February 24th, Messrs. Gilgan, Morfey, Greenwood and myself met
with Ministry officials regarding the College's "Program Profile"