)I f b ^ ^ < u)\i\iii\in COLLEGE Vancouver Com«mtnity College C',Libro,v "¦ MAR 2 3 B83 250 West Ponder Street Vancouver, B.C V6B 1S9 CITY CENTRE February 26,1993 Volume 4, Issue 4 OH, WHERE! OH, WHERE ARE THE JOBS??? Do you need some routine work done in your department? ANTI-RACISM EDUCATION: A COMMUNITY PERSPECTIVE On Februaiy 27, 1993, from 9:00am to 8:00pm, the Vancouver Society of Immigrant and Visible Minority Women and the B.C. Organization of Immigrant Would you consider and Visible Minority Women will hiring a City Centre present a workshop on Anti-Racism Education at SFU Harbourside. The workshop will address three major topics: student do to. the work? The Work Study Program exists to assist needy students by helping them pay for some of their educational expenses through work. The government pays most of the hourly • Anti-racist education for students in the public school system • Teachers attitudes and involvement • Input and impact of parents wage --$9.00 per hour; departments must pay the balance, $1.35 per hour. Students must work a minimum of 2 hours on a given day; and, they must be supervised. The Honourable Anita Hagen, Minister of Education and Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism, will provide the opening remarks. We have lots of applications from students who want jobs and there are substantial funds remaining in the work study budget. Please direct all inquiries about hiring a student to Karen Kelly (8311) or Parviz LaUi (8312). We invite anyone who is interested to attend this unique workshop which will include a panel discussion with: Yvonne Brown, Multiculturalism & Anti-Racism Consultant Nora Greenway, VSB Inder Mehat, Languages & Multicultural Program, B.C. Hayne Wai, Federal Human Rights Comm For further information and registration, please contact Parvin Partovi at 731-9108. ^ ~ll | ATTENTION FACULTY AND STAFF | The City Centre Council recently approved the formation of an Academic Council to more fully address campus educational issues. Please see the Terms of Reference and membership list. The Academic Council will have its first meeting on TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 1993 ACADEMIC COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP LIST Names Capacitv MARTIN, Linda Acting Dean of Instruction SCHATTEN, Jerome Division Chair, Technical HARTLEY, Syd Division Chair, Business SANDY, Jackie Division Chair, Tourism & Hospitality PEARSON, Hilary Department Head, Counselling BUTLER, Phyllis Department Head, Library AITKEN, Bob Department Head, Program Development DONALDSON, Dave E.M. representative (Tourism & Hospitality) BROWN, Karl E.M. representative (Technical) HARTLEY, Pat E.M. representative (Health) REED, Fern E.M. representative (Business) Volume 4, Issue 4 -2- Febmary 26,1993 ¦ CITY ( I:NTKI ACADEMIC COUNCIL TERMS OF REFERENCE PURPOSE 1. To give educational approval to new courses and programs, and to changes in existing courses and programs. 2. To provide a forum for the broad debate of educational issues affecting VCC City Centre campus. 3. To encourage change and innovation aimed at improving the quality of educational services at VCC City Centre. 4. To institute or facilitate activities, projects and studies to evaluate and improve the quality of educational services at VCC City Centre. 5. To make recommendations and decisions on matters of educational policy and procedure to City Centre Council. MEMBERSHIP • Dean of Instruction • Division Chairs • Department Head, Counselling • Department Head, Library • Department Head, Program Development • Educational Manager Representatives (four, one from each Division, elected for a one-year term by Council of Educational Managers.) Council meetings are public meetings and therefore faculty and staff of VCC City Centre can attend as guests and put forward a motion, provided advance notice is given to the recording secretary. A guest who has given prior Notice of Motion may, at the discretion of the chair, vote to the motion. Guests wishing to attend and/or put forward motions should advise the recording secretary five working days in advance, and at the same time provide copies of the motion and attachments (if applicable) for distribution to council members. Volume 4, Issue 4 -3- Febmary 26, 1993 CHAIR The Chair will be the Dean of Instruction. RECORDING SECRETARY The Recording Secretary will be Secretary to the Dean of Instruction. RESOURCE PARTICIPANTS The Academic Council shall meet every second Tuesday at 1:15 p.m.. Meetings will normally end at 3:15 p.m.. QUORUM A quorum shall be constituted if 50% of the members are present. RULES OF ORDER O. Garfield Jones's Parliamentary Procedure at a Glance will be used. DECISIONS The Academic Council shall decide issues on the basis of recorded motions and formal majority votes. MINUTES Minutes shall be of the precis type, and shall indicate the action to be taken. Minutes will be distributed to all VCC City Centre Council members, Department Heads/Coordinators and the Library Archive. A summary of motions will also be printed in the campus newsletter. ! SUB-COMMITTEES The Academic Council may establish sub-committees or ad-hoc committees, as required, to deal with specific assignments. February 24, 1993 Volume 4, Issue 4 -4- February 26, 1993 CITY CKNTR VCC EMPLOYEE SKI TRIP KITTY NEEDS A HOME Chloe" needs a new home and loving family. She's a beautiful, healthy, white and tabby long-haired cat, with a playful disposition. She is 21 months, spayed and has all shots. She's been an indoor cat, but would probably grow to love the outdoors. She comes complete with carrying case and scratchpost, and I'll Enjoy a weekend of winter fun with your friends and colleagues deliver. For more info, call Carol at local 7142. Date: March 26/27/28, 1993 EASY TYPING Location: Silver Star, Vernon Donna Austin, Student Records, is looking for an item called "Copy Holder", similar to the ones in the photo Approx. cost: $185 downhill option $160 cross country option below. The above includes: luxury coach, 2 nights accommodation and a 2 day lift ticket. Trip open to all VCC employees. Feel free to bring one non-VCC friend! We will leave at approx. 2:00pm on Friday and return on Sunday evening. It is not too late! Call Cyndy Howman at local 5253. If you have a spare one that you are not using, please contact her at local 8411. Volume 4, Issue 4 -5- February 26, 1993 CITY CKNTRK DID YOU KNOW THAT.... disadvantage; although they may occur concurrently with any of these. MARCH IS 'LEARNING DISABILITIES' MONTH? Learning disabilities may arise from WELL, IT IS. genetic variations, biochemical factors, Since the term 'learning disabilities' was first used by Samuel Kirk in 1962, there has been a great deal of confusion and controversy regarding the nature of this disorder. Professionals have proposed many definitions and descriptions of the disorder; a myriad of terms used interchangeably with 'learning disabilities'; many theories regarding the etiology of the disorder; and, many any other subsequent events resulting in neurological impairment. events in the pre to perinatal period, or Failure to precisely define terms has led to confusion over prevalence rates. Prevalence rates for learning disabilities range between 3% and 15% of the school-age population and vary according to geographic area (Sixth Annual Report to Congress, 1984). boys are diagnosed as being learning disabled 4 to 8 times as programs for its remediation. often as girls. The following official definition was adopted by the Canadian Association for Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities (now the Learning Disabilities Association of Canada) on October 18, 1981: Learning disabilities is a generic term that refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders due to identifiable or inferred ATTENTION EVERYONE! central nervous system dysfunction. Such games that you no disorders may be manifested by delays in early development and/or difficulties in any of the following areas: attention, longer want, i.e. memory, reasoning, coordination, • board games • decks of cards, etc., If you have any old • cribbage boards communicating, reading, writing, spelling, calculation, social competence and emotional maturation. please contact Abby Rose in the Student Association at local 8362. Learning disabilities are intrinsic to the individual, and may affect learning and behaviour in any individual, including those with potentially average, or above average intelligence. Learning disabilities are not due primarily to visual, hearing, or motor handicaps; to mental retardation, emotional disturbance, or environmental Volume 4, Issue 4 -6- Fcbruaiy 26,1993 I CITY CKNTKK ITALIAN BUFFET EXTRAVAGANZA! BROWN BAG LUNCHES The members of VCC-Culinary Arts Team are busy again Sessions will start at 12:05pm and end at 12:55pm. Please bring your lunch. Coffee will be provided. They are now working feverishly to present an outstanding italian buffet/fundraiser activity Thursday, March 11 - MEDLINE National Library of Medicine Database This is a huge database, covering over 3,000 medical journals. It is a major source of medicine, allied health (nursing and dental) information. Held in the library. They require to join their counterparts from across Canada and from around the world at Thursday, March 25 - Paris Report Implications for Vocational Educators "A Taste of Canada '93" International Culinary Competition Betty Noble will be discussing three main areas of the Paris Report: Come and enjoy an evening of great italian food; and--at the same time-help • locus of responsibility for developmental education • funding the team. April 2. 1993 Reception 6:30pm - dinner 7:00pm VCC-City Centre Cafeteria $25.00 per person • linkages between develop¬ mental education and career and vocational programming. It's going to be GREAT!!! Tickets are now on sale, please call 443-8488. An overview of the report will be given followed by a discussion and a short participatory exercise. Response guides will be distributed at the end. Held in Room 107. Volume 4, Issue 4 Parking available in VCC staff parking lot at no charge. -7- I'cbmary 26, 1993 CITY PLAN; WHY THE COLLEGE SHOULD FORM CITY CIRCLES The plans and policies adopted by the City of Vancouver affect the life of the College in many different ways, and there are many issues on which, before adopting a plan, the City should hear the College's students, teachers and staff. CITY PLAN offers the opportunity for everyone living or working in Vancouver to present their ideas and chart a path to the kind of city we all want to live in. The College can also explore the potential for joint programs with the City in areas where resource sharing can result in a more efficient use of the resources available. Sarah Lucas is the College resource person for CITY PLAN. If you are interested in joining a City Circle or in receiving more information, please contact Sarah at Local 7158. Some of the issues the College might take a closer look at are:• What are the College's current needs in terms of sports fields, cultural facilities? Does the City have lands or programs that could help address those needs? Could we work together to provide facilities to be used by the students and by the community at large? • How does the Vancouver library system work for the College? What suggestions do our librarians have to improve the system? • The City develops job policies and promotes job creation through designating land for businesses, industries, and offices. The City also participates in regional and provincial plans that affect the availability of jobs. • What job opportunities does the City offer to students trained by the College? What suggestions do students, and teachers have to improve the job opportunities provided by the City? And what suggestions do you have to achieve a better fit between training and job creation programs? • How do students/teachers/staff travel to work everyday? Do they have adequate bus routes, bus shelters? How accessible are they for students with disabilities? • Do students find reasonable accommodation at a reasonable distance from the campus they attend? Do they face problems in terms of housing price, housing quality, housing affordability? CITY PLAN wants to hear your ideas. TAKE PART - MAKE A DIFFERENCE College. .itute Educators' Association REGISTRATION The seminar is open to all interested individuals The registration fee, which includes lunch, is $25 for QEA members and $50 for non-members Please note that the registration fee is waived ClEA's Professional Development Committee holds an annual Professional De\ elopment Seminar m which coDege and institute educators explore issues of common concern The seminars provide a forum for the exhange ol information and assist the organization m its development of bargaining and lobbying for the CIEA Professional Development Commit¬ tee member (or her/his designate) from each policies CIEA local The objective of tins year's seminar is to cntically examine a range of issues ansing from the introduction and use of educational technol¬ Registration forms are available from your local faculty association or from the CIEA office Completed registration forms, along with the registration fee, should be sent to College Institute Educators' Association #302 -1401 West 8th Avenue Vancouver, BC V6H1C9 Late registration will be possible at the Sheraton Plaza from 8 30 to 9-00 am on March 6, pnor to the Annual Professional Development Seminar 1993 ogy in B C colleges and institutes. Hie seminar features keynote speaker Dr. Doug Noble, who will discuss educational technology m the larger context of economic and social change Presenters from CIEA locals, from the Ministry of Advanced Education Training and Technology and from the Standing Committee on Educational Technology will discuss issues seminar Because space is limited, it is recom¬ mended that those wishing to register late contact specific to the B C college and institute system the CIEA office at 736-0311 pnor to March 6 to confirm the availability of space Workshop sessions will allow seminar participants to look in more depth at issues ECCOMMODATION gender and technology interact m the classroom CIEA has reserved a block of hotel rooms at a cost of $80 00 plus tax per single room for use by of B.C. raised and will offer an opportunity to explore how educators in the public school system have dealt with educational technology and how and the workplace Taking Charge of AS Cdncciii^ncii Te€ltfi©S@§)ty The seminar is followed by a wme and cheese to which all seminar participants are invited rooms, please reserve through the CIEA office by no later than February 24,1993. CIEA office Tel (604)736-0311 Fax: (604) 736-4055 The College Institute Educators' Association of B C represents 5,500 faculty and staff m B.C colleges and institutes. CIEA provides repre¬ sentation on a variety of professional, labour relations and educational alK issues March 6,1993 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Sheraton Inn Plaza 500 500 W. 12th Avenue Vancouver, BC PROGRAM. MARCH 6tll 993 9 00 AM TO 9 10 AM INTRODUCTION PRESENTER3! .J"Myths, Risks & the Trading of futures" Dr. Doug Noble is currently an Assistant Profes¬ sor at the National-Louis University in Evanston, Illinois I le is a long-time educator, having taught Women and Technology at the high school and university levels Dr Noble Tins workshop will look at how we define educational technology, computer literacy and technology, how we define scientific and training for the information economy His most recent work is a book entitled, "The Classroom Aresenal Military Research, Information Technol¬ ogy and Public Education". has written and spoken critically on the subject of 9 10 AM TO 10 45 AM KEYNOTE SPEAKER technological literacy and how that affects our Dr. Doug Noble will cnticaUy discuss the intro¬ duction and use of educational technology within the context of fiscal restraint, economic restructur¬ ing and broad pressure for reform of public educahon systems. Dr Noble will also focus on the militaiy roots of educational and information technology Following this presentation, there will be time for questions and discussion 10 45 AM TO 11 '00 AM BREAK 11'00 AM TO 12 30 PM PANEL DISCUSSION views of women as ongmators and users of technology (Marilyn MacDomld) The response to educational technology by the British Columbia Teachers' Federation Linda Prince is a member of the Langara Faculty Association (QEA Local 14) She is Coordinator of library media resources at Vancouver Commu¬ nity College. A BCTF representative will discuss issues for educators around the introduction and use of educational technology - issues such as finding the time, finding adequate resources and space Vivian Plenge is a member of the Okanagan College Faculty Association (CIEA Local 9). She is a counsellor at Okanagan College and bargaining contract language to make it all happen (Simian Koshmnn) Ida Mills is a Special Advisor for Aboriginal ; m the Ministry of Advanced Educahon, l6' and Technology U A further discussion with Doug Noble This panel will focus on how the introduction and use of educational and information technology has affected faculty and students in a vanety of areas in our colleges and institutes. Panel topics will include a discussion of the role of technology in the areas of counselling/advising, library/media resources, Adult Basic Education and First Nations Education. Panelists: Linda Prince, Vivian Plenge, Ida Mills, Carlton Scott 12 30 PM TO 1 30 PM 2 00 PM TO 4 00 PM WORKSHOPS/BREAKOUT GROUPS LUNCH BREAK 1-30 PM TO 2:00 PM STANDING COMMITTEE ON EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PRESENTATION (SCOET) Tliis workshop is intended for those who wish to pursue issues raised by Dr. Noble m lus presen¬ tation A further discussion with representatives of SCOET. Tins workshop is intended for those who want to talk further with SCOET representatives about issues raised or information given during the presentation. 4.00 PM TO 4 30 PM WRAP UP Representahves of SCOET - a committee winch is researching the state of educational technology in the day's events college and institute sytem Presenters: Iain Cooke, Jim Bizzocchi, Liz Hammond-Kaarrema Marilyn MacDonald is an Assistant Professor teaching courses on women and health, women m saence and technology and women and the environment at Simon Fraser University. Sharon Koshman is a B.C teacher. She is President of the B C. Teachers' Federation organization "Computer Users in Educahon of BC". Keith Gilley, Chairperson of CIEA's Professional Development Committee, will lead a wrap up of B.C. colleges and institutes - will present the findings of their research to date and will com¬ ment on what is currently in use or planned in the Carlton Scott is a member of the Selkirk College Faculty Association (CIEA Local 10) He teaches Adult Basic Educahon at Selkirk College. 4 30 PM TO 6 00 PM WINE AND CHEESE Dr. Iain Cooke is Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Educational Technology. Jim Bizzocchi is Vice-Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Educational Technology He is a member of the Capilano College Faculty Associa¬ tion (CIEA Local 1) and teaches m the Media Resources Program at Capilano College Liz Hammond-Kaarrema is a member of the Standing Committee on Educational Technology She is the Instructional Computing Coordinator-at Malaspma College I REGISTRATION CIEA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR SATURDAY, MARCH 6,1993 NAME: MAILING ADDRESS: PHONE: INSTITUTION/ ORGANIZATION: POSITION: Please enclose registration fee (waived for CIEA Professional Development Committee representatives) and send to: College Institute Educators' Association #302 -1401 West 8th Avenue Vancouver, B.C. V6H 1C9 Fee: Members of CIEA Locals: $25.00: Non-members: $50.00 (This fee includes lunch) If you wish CIEA to reserve a Sheraton Plaza 500 room for you please phone the CIEA office (736-0311) on or before February 24, 1992 ( The Association of Women in Post-Secondary Education in B.C. Celebrate International Women's Day Conference and Annual General Meeting with WPSE "Equity and Diversity in the Monday, March 8,1993 at Workplace" OLA 4355 Mathissi Place, Bumaby May 7-9,1993 At the Inn of the North Prince George 6:30 pm Networking 7:00 pm Dinner 8:00 pm Speaker - May 7 (evening) Keynote Speaker: Dr. Glenda Sims, President of the Canadian Advisory Council on the Status of Women May 8 (all day) am Workshops Trish Keays an adult educator involved in projects related to Lunch Keynote Speaker: Dr. Sherry Rainsforth, V.P. Academic, College of New women in developing countries. Caledonia Members $15, Non-members $20 RSVP by March 1, to Barbara Columbo, at OLA telephone 431-3042 pm WPSE AGM May 9 (morning) Workshops For more information, or to volunteer to help, or to submit workshop proposals (due by March 20), contact Jan Pooley, 258 Boyd St., Prince George, B.C. V2M 4W9 Phone 564-1440 Fax 564-8985 HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM CANADIAN SUPPv^T ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR PAR IPATION: During the past two years, the Canadian Government, through the External Affairs' Task Force on Central and Eastern Europe, has built an impressive technical assistance program designed to promote a stable transition to democracy and to market-based economies within the region. Today, over 300 projects are under way which share skills and "know how" of Canadians with countries of the former • applicants must be either Canadian citizens or have landed" immigrant status; ® have a minimum of five years of professional work expenence, including two years of direct expenence relevant to the proposal; • be familiar with the relevant specialty area in the host country; • have support for the project proposal from a partner or organization m the host country, • possess knowledge of the political, economic and socialcultural environment m the host country; • possess adequate proficiency in the language of the selected host country; Soviet Union (primanly Ukraine and Russia) and Central and Eastern Europe. Canada continues to be at the forefront of efforts to assist the region through a combination of innovative initiatives. THE HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT for THE FORMER SOVIET UNION and CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE PROGRAM, administered by the Canadian Bureau for International Education, has a mandate to promote human resource development and indigenous capacity strengthening in countries of the former Soviet Union and Central and Eastern Europe. The program emphasizes support for practical develop¬ ment projects and direct people to people contact through the placement of Canadian volunteers. THE HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM is an 18-month project beginning January 1993 which provides a funding mechanism for Canadians who have an interest in assisting with the reform process. THE HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM will draw upon the professional skills, funded by: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE CANADA TASK FORCE ON CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE managed by CBIE Canadian Bureau for International Education Bureau canachen de I'educatioii Internationale BCEI linguistic capabilities and cultural understanding of Canadians, particularly those who trace their roots to the region. Approximately one hundred short term placements (no less than two months) will be awarded for Ukraine, Russia, Kazakhstan, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, Romania, Czech and Slovak Republics, and other CEE and FSU countries. Candidates are required to submit their own proposals for practical development projects or work attach¬ ments which have been developed in consultation with a partner organization in the host country. • participate in a pre-departure training session. THE PROJECT PROPOSAL: A formal application with a detailed budget must be submitted for each placement. The proposal should: • respond to an identified need by the partner organization in the host country; ® facilitate the provision of specific technical expertise or assist in the transition to democracy and/or market-based economy; • transfer relevant skills and expertise m the short term and be practical and action-onented, • include a strategy for promoting longer term partnership; ® include a post-project series of information presentations with local communities m Canada. Team applications are eligible; however, a maximum of three people per project will be considered for funding. ADMISSIBLE EXPENSES: • admissible expenses of up to $7,500 include return airfare, equipment or materials required for project and contingency expenses, ® purchase of equipment such as computers or teaching aids may be approved if essential to the success of the project Equipment will be left m the host country with the partner organization; • in-country expenses such as food, accommodation and local transportation may be assumed by the partner organization in the host country through cash and/or inkind contributions. APPLICATION GUIDE For a complete project proposal application guide, please write to PROGRAM supports the policy for affirmative Human Resource Development Fund The Canadian Bureau for International Education 85 Albert Street, Suite 1400 Ottawa, Ontario KIP 6A4 action on gender equity. Tel (613) 237-7442 Fax (613) 233-2937 THE HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT