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follow-up meeting will be

INSIDE DOUGLAS COLLEGE / JANUARY 10, 1989

held in January and I expect that there will be a joint meeting

with members of the college educational administration there- after.

On December 1, the Com- munity programmers had a meeting involving Peter Green- wood, myself and Jim Doerr, regarding problems that they are experiencing, and concerns they have, regarding budget struc- tures and information. This group of nine people is respon- sible for organizing non-credit, community based courses and programs that now involve more than 20,000 registrations annually and employs over 400 non-credit instructors per semester. This represents a major organizational challenge and commitment.

The meeting was helpful in clarifying and in some cases resolving concerns. This group, like the remainder of the Col- lege, is now experiencing difficulties resulting from the fact that our main campus is now so heavily used that it is be- coming increasingly difficult to meet growing community needs.

On November 24, December 2, and December 13, meetings occurred in Maple Ridge on the topic of our current growing operation in Maple Ridge and the future as defined by the Telosky Project. The Board should be aware of the fact that registrations in Maple Ridge have doubled during this past year. This success story, as usual, carries with it its own problems in terms of a need to

assess stafting and support levels.

On November 24, the College Board had a workshop, focuss- ing on the question of Board operations and the relationship of the Board to long-range plan- ning. A presentation was made to the Board by Mr. Gerry Trerise, past Chairman of the Board, which provided the basis for a very useful five-hour meet- ing.

The last three weeks have seen two excellent theatre productions - Kiss Me Kate, and Battle of Angels. Kiss Me Kate was a joint production of the Music, Theatre, and Stagecraft Programs. Battle of Angels - a studio production - resulted from the collaboration of the Stagecraft Technology and Theatre Programs. Audiences were large and enthusiastic for both productions.

D. INTERNAL MATTERS - GENERAL

The "I Care" Program held its Open House on the evening of December 14. This gathering celebrates the contribution of both learners and volunteers to this community-based literacy program.

During the month, the Col- lege Foundation had its regular meeting, and heard plans for the corporate campaign which is to be commencing this Spring. The endowment of the Founda- tion is well past $600,000, and the Foundation Board has set a goal of reaching $1,000,000 for the next year and a half. Returns on the College Founda-

donations continue to come in. Significant donations have been received recently from the New Westminster Elks, Kentucky Fried Chicken Itd., and ICL Ltd.

On December 9, the Interna- tional Education Program sponsored a social evening, giving thanks to the families that host our international stu- dents.

On December 6, a large party was held in honour of the forthcoming retirement of Silvia McFadyn-Jones, of the Early Childhood Education program. Silvia has been a prime mover in the Early Childhood Educa- tion movement in British Columbia, and is held in high es- | teem in the educational community. This party resulted in students, faculty, ad- ministrators, past graduates, and friends from around the province all turning out toa very large and exuberant party. Members of Social Services and Allied Health Department are to be congratulated for their hard work,

On December 15, a Christmas party was held for all College employees. This party was organized and hosted by the Liberal Arts Department, and was another great success.

Lest the Board conclude that nothing goes on at Douglas Col- lege but parties, I should mention that Hank Naylor - recently retired faculty member from the Construction Manage- ment Program and Bill Morfey - our recently retired Bursar have

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tion endowment to date have become quite substantial, and

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