President’s Report Highlights

Lloyd Morin

Budget Development

Discussions continue as each division
and department considers alternative
strategies for addressing the projected
funding shortfall for 1997-98. A very
detailed process must be followed to
ensure that all provisions of collective
agreements are met and that priority
programs and services are maintained.
Budget principles, assumptions,
guidelines, timelines etc., were developed
in consultation with the Budget Process
Working Group, and were discussed in
two open forums on March S. After many
more discussions and forums, the Budget
will be presented for Board approval on
June 19.

Adult Basic Education (ABE)

College administration, staff, faculty
and students pulled together against the
government’s stated intention of reducing
1997-98 grants to college ABE by five
percent. During their visit to the College
on March 10, both the premier and
education minister confirmed that there
would be no reductions in ABE spaces at
colleges. A March 14 ministry advisory
reports that college ABE funding levels
will be maintained, but a five percent
FTE increase within the existing funding
will be expected.

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Transfer of Student Sections

In order to reduce the pressure on
space at the New Westminster Campus
and to enhance offerings and services at
Coquitlam’s David Lam Campus, 200-
300 FTEs will be relocated in the fall of
1997. John McKendry is working with
deans to finalize these arrangements.

Coquitlam Seniors

Discussions are ongoing with seniors’
groups in Coquitlam, and a survey will be
conducted this spring to determine their
educational needs and interests.

First Nations

Anne Fenton facilitated a meeting on
March 18 with representatives of the First
Nations from the Vancouver Native
Education Centre and representatives of
Douglas College service areas. The
meeting’s purpose was to ensure that all
groups and agencies understand the
expectations and requirements of students
and of sponsoring agencies, and that
college and agency procedures optimize
student access and success.

Hungarian Study Tour

In early April, several officials from the
Hungarian Ministry of Culture and
Education will be visiting Douglas College
as part of a study tour on continuing
distance education for practicing
Hungarian nurses. There is a related
interest in introducing Psychiatric Nursing
to Hungary. §f

Evening to
honor Dr.
David Lam

To recognize the achievements
of Dr. David Lam, the Douglas
College Foundation is organizing a
dinner to be held April 23 at
Coquitlam’s Westwood Plateau
Golf and Country Club.

The Friends of David Lam
Dinner celebrates Dr. Lam’s 30
years of contributions to Canada,
his community work and his
support of Douglas College. The
event begins at 6:30pm. Cost is
$100 (with income tax receipts
issued for the eligible portion of
$50). For tickets or more
information call 527-5872.

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