INSIDE DOUGLAS COLLEGE / MARCH 14, 1989 Psych Author Visits College Dr. David Myers’ book "Psychology" is not only the standard (and mandatory) textbook used by Douglas Col- lege psychology students, it’s been called one of the most popular textbooks ever written about the subject. On Thursday, March 23, Myers will visit the college to give a free admission public lec- ture entitled "Logical Thinking," a process he describes in "Psychology" and elaborates in depth in the upcoming second edition of his textbook. "He's a fabulous writer and lecturer," says Valerie Mac- Bean, a Douglas College psychology instructor. "I’ve been teaching at the college for 18 years and his book is very popular with students because it is one of very few textbooks that specifically addresses the students’ needs rather than the > instructors’. When MacBean learned that the second edition was tabled for publication, she contacted the author’s representative in Michigan to invite Myers to give a lecture at the College. Myers agreed on two condi- tions: that he not promote the second edition in any way, and that he make students the sole focus of his address. "We were quite ecstatic, be- cause whatever the specifics of his lecture will be, it won’t be just another book-promotion visit," says MacBean. New Chair of Continuing Education I am pleased to announce the appointment of Lillian Zimmerman as the Chair of the Continuing Education department of the CP&S division. Her appointment follows her unanimous election by her faculty colleagues. Lillian brings her training as an adult educator and her diverse ex- perience at Douglas College and UBC in developing and implementing continuing education courses and programs to this new position in the division. Her leadership will set the benchmark for the future. Lillian will be working with the community programmers to en- sure the continuation of the quality and responsiveness of Douglas College’s non-credit programs in meeting community needs. Welcome, Lillian, to the ranks of administration! Jim Doerr Myers, who received his PhD in psychology from the Univer- sity of lowa, has taught psychology at Michigan’s Hope College for 21 years and has been voted "Outstanding Profes- sor" by students. He has received various awards for his research in social psychology, and his scientific articles have appeared in two dozen interna- tional journals. Critical thinking, as outlined by Myers in "Psychology," is a logical and methodical thought process that facilitates decision and judgement-making and prob- lem-solving. MacBean believes Myers will discuss his basic ap- proach to the process and demonstrate examples of the ef- fectiveness of critical thinking. "Critical thinking is em- phasized much more in the second edition of his textbook as opposed to the first, so I im- agine his lecture will be an extension of his writing," says MacBean. “In any case, he’s a compelling speaker - the audience is in for a treat." In addition to teaching and writing, Professor Myers is deep- ly involved in college and community activities. He has chaired his city’s Human Rela- tions Commission, helped found a thriving information assistance centre for poverty-level families, and has spoken to numerous community, col- legiate, and religious groups. For more information on this free and open lecture, please call Valerie MacBean at the social sciences department, 520-5485.