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PERSONNEL CHANGES AT THE VVI
Jean Gallie is now Acting Department Head for the Business Education
Preparation Department.
Shirley Simms is Acting Division Chairman for the Health Sciences
Division.
Jim Olson is Acting Department Head of the Long Term Care and Allied
Health Department
Axel Sauer is Acting Department Head, and Hans Vanderlinden is the
Acting Assistant Department Head, of the Culinary Arts Department.

CHANGES IN THE EMPLOYEE RELATIONS DEPARTMENT
(formerly Human Resources Dept., formerly the Personnel Dept., etc.)
The following is a list of the new titles and locals for employees in the
Employee Relations Department:
Dale Jones, Director of Employee Relations 289
Bonnie Baty, Personnel Assistant 336
Vi Bienert, Personnel Officer and Human Resource Development 291
Diane Greefe, Human Resource Development 337
Sharon McClure, Labour Relations Assistant 339
Joanne Tickell, Instructional 338
Eugenie Wong, Support Staff 341
A new position for Labour Relations Officer will soon be posted.

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HAVE WE GOT A DEAL FOR YOU!
In case you havn't already noticed, for the months of January and February the
VVI Cafeteria is having a B.Y.O.C. (bring your own cup) Winter Special Bring
your own cup to the cafeteria, fill it with coffee, tea, hot chocolate or sanka

and you will only be charged the low (low, low) price of Thirty Cents (30^)1!
Better take advantage of this deal soon, because this once in a lifetime offer
ends on February 28. The small print reads: iViaximuni cup size is 20 ounces,
and no re-using styrofoam cups - personal mugs only will be accepted.

HELPING OUR STUDENTS MAKE THE GRADE
Jackie Sandy has written to say:
"Counsellors know how to teach the 'Know-How of Studying' to VVI students,
For the last ten years the Counselling Department has offered classes and
individual coaching in learning and study skills. Many instructors invite the
Counselors to teach learning and study skills to each new class. iUthough this
means taking time from an already-packed curriculum, the investment has
proven highly worthwhile. Last year approximately 600 students participated
in these class sessions'.

"The Counselling Department's Learning and Study Skills classes cover a broad
spectrum of topics: notetaking, organization, memorizing, exam preparation,
and test-anxiety management, to name a few.

If you feel that your students could benefit from this instruction, contact
Counselling and we'll arrange for a 1 to 1-1/2 hour presentation suited to your
students' needs."

For more information contact: Allan, Dalton, Ian, Jackie or Mary at Local 220.

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. The Consulate General of Japan and the Inter-Cultural Action Society are
sponsoring an afternoon of the Music and Dance of Japan. Admission is
free, but it will be on a first-come, first-served basis
When: Sunday, February 19
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Where: Robson Square Media Centre (Theatre)
2. The Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of B.C. is currently conducting a
patient survey. They would appreciate hearing from diagnosed M.G.
patients who might wish to participate. For more information contact
Dot Ewen, Executive Director, at the Vancouver Neurological Centre :

734-2221.

SO LONG ITS BEEN GOOD TO KNOW YOU Dept.
Harry Pankratz:
Harry's last working day with the College was on January 31, 1989, his official
retirement date is scheduled later this year. Harry has been with the College
for many years and has given valuable service to the College in many
capacities, particularly as the Principal of the King Edward Campus.

Myrtle Knull:
After fifteen years working in the Langara Bookstore, Myrtle will be retiring
on February 20. Therefore—the Myrtle Kniill Retirement Roast will take
place in the Langara Faculty Lounge on February 14. If you know Myrtle and

would like to say farewell contact Peggy Clarkson (Local 343) or Greg King
(Local 202) at Langara for details.

STILL LOOKING FOR ANOTHER JOB?
The following positions are open for applications. Submit resumes to the VCC
Employee Relations Department.
1. CHAIRMAN - E.S.L. DIVISION : KEC

Closing Date: May 01,1989
2. DEPARTMENT HEAD - MUSIC : KEC
Closing Date: April 03, 1989
3. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT : VCC
Closing Date: February 15,1989
4. SECRETARY III - SECRETARY TO THE PRINCIPAL : KEC
Closing Date: February 15,1989
5. TEMP. F/T INSTRUCTOR - CAREER AWARENESS PROGRAM : VVI
Closing Date: February 13,1989

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MORE FITNESS NEWS
If you didn't register with the VVI aerobics group, then perhaps you'd be more
interested in the following fitness suggestions:

1.

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING -

MANNING PARK
Gillian Akin of King Edward
campus is organizing a

ski day at

cross-country

Manning Park:
When: Saturday, February 11

Adult

Child

Cost: Transportation/Trail Fees

22.50

18.00
25.00
27.00
34.00

Transportation/Trail Fees/Equipment

31.00

Transportation/Trail Fees/2 Hr. Lesson
Transport/Trail Fees/Equipment/2 Hr.Lesson

35.00
44.00

Cost could be less if there is a full bus load
leave from KEC.

people). Bus will

Contact Gillian at KEC - 875-614 local 738 for details.
2.

DOWNHILL SKIING
WHISTLER/BLACK COMB
Grant Kelly of KEC (are
they keen or what over
there??'.) is organizing a

round trip bus trip to
Whistle r/Blackcomb:
When: Saturday, February

25
Cost: 7-12 years: $29.95
For Bus and Lift Tickets
13-18 years: $37.95
For Bus and Lift Tickets
19 and over: $ 44.95
For Bus and Lift Tickets
-rental equipment will cost you an extra $12.00
-Return bus ride only : $20.00
Contact Grant at KEC, local 727 or 504 for more information.

READ ABOUT IT: AND DON'T BOTHER GETTING ALL SWEATY
If all of the talk about exercise is making you nervous, tense, and guilty, then
why don't you exercise in a comfortable reading chair with: STRESS MAP, by
Michelle C. Haney
The Library tells us that this was the book recommended by Thorne Husband at
the VCC Fitness Challenge. Drop by the Library and ask for BF 575 575 H37
1987 - or just say "Stressmap".

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT - WHO DOES WHAT
For your information, the following is a list of Program Development
personnel and the departments under their responsibility regarding Curriculum
Consultant and Program Content Guides:
Srian Dwyer Hairdressing/Barbering
Printing Production
Karl Gregg Accounting, Computer and Management
Business Education Preparation
Office Administration
Electronics

Kristina Knowles Security Training
Dining Room and Lounge
Travel Agent
Baking and Pastry Arts
Hospitality Management
ESL Interaction
Patricia Morris Shoe Repair
Adult Special Education
Medical Office Technology

Drafting
Practical Nursing
Long Term Care and Allied Health
David Tickner Jewellery and Goldsmith
Building Service Worker
Dental Assisting
Dental Hygiene
Dental Reception
Dental Technician/Mechanic
Culinary Arts
Asian Culinary Arts

VANCOUVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Employee Perceptions of the Working Atmosphere at VCC
A Summary of the College Climate Survey Results

All regular V.C.C. employees were surveyed in October 1988, to assess whether they

had perceived changes in the working atmosphere of the College since our Institutional
Evaluation survey in 1986. The survey tested employee perceptions of twenty-one
aspects of their working environments.
Of the 1300 employees surveyed, 44% responded -- nearly twice the response rate for
the 1986 study. By campus, response rates were quite consistent.

The Results:
For almost all items, employees perceived that conditions in their work areas have
improved since 1986.

Employees were most happy with their own attitudes related to work performance (their
willingness to help students, to resolve problems and to cooperate with other employees)
and with their working relationships with their supervisors or department heads.
Employees also perceive that these conditions have improved the most since 1986. Here
are examples:

Employee's Tendency

Confidence Which the

to Go the Extra Mile

Supervisor Shows in
the Employee's Work

to Help Students

Deteriorated
10%

High Neutral Low

Present Employee Perceptions

Employee Perceptions of Change
Since 1986

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Employees complained about communications more than anything else. Here is an
example:

Communications Between

Senior Managers and
Employee's Department

General Morale
in Employee's Department

100%

60%

40%

20% • -

Htgn

Low

Present Employees Perceptions

Employee Perception of Change

Morale was the only topic about which employees repo^encf ethat conditions have
worsened. From comments included with the responses, this dissatisfaction can be
linked to frustrations related to salaries and workloads, in addition to communications.
About one-third of the respondents added specific comments to their questionnaire
responses. Each of these comments has been reviewed by the me and a member of the
College Board's Institutional Evaluation Implementation Committee.
An Analysis:
October 1988 was not a tranquil time at VCC. Funding was far less than adequate-again. Hundreds of potential students had been turned away. Faculty on two campuses
were at a critical time in collective bargaining. There was upsetting discussion of
administrative reorganization.
Nevertheless, and with response rates higher than in previous surveys, employees
perceived that the general college climate is positive and better than in 1986. However,
indications are that the broadening of involvement in decision-making, salary levels, and
workloads are issues that need addressing if the climate of the college is to continue to
improve.

Copies of the full report on the survey results are available in the campus libraries.
January 23, 1989

Paul Gallagher