mMmi WINSIDER; VOLUME 7; APRIL 14/89 NUMBER 7; IT FINALLY ARRIVED....and went The second Biennial WI Day has now come and gone, but as we go to press if s still an event we're looking forward to. Extra workshops were added in response to demand and, despite the fact that modem technology failed us, (see diagram on the last page) and the computer registration system crashed, things seem to have eventually fallen into place. So, with fingers crossed we hope no unforeseen disasters happened on the 14th and that everyone had a great time, learnt a lot, and enjoyed meeting their fellow workers. (&£"<£- fp/T'os/ FINANCIAL AID NEWS FLASH! For years, WI students enrolled in programs longer than 34 weeks were penalized, as the maximum financial aid per year was based on the student taking two semesters in University. However Stan Hagen, the Minister of Advanced Education and Job Training, recently announced that financial aid will now be calculated on a weekly, rather than term, basis. This allows for a more equitable allocation of funds to students participating in longer programs. These changes came about after many presentations from Financial Aid Officers, and in particular DANA FISTER, WI's Financial Aid Officer. If you, or your students, would like a breakdown of the percentage increases please contact Dana at local 426. WARNING! DICK STRACHAN advises that there have been some recent thefts in the underground parking area. He asks people not to leave anything in view on their car seats, and thus tempt these who think nothing of smashing a car window to grab what they see inside. BRING US YOUR OLD, YOUR TIRED, YOUR TATTERED, etc. JEROME SCHATTEN tells us that the Electronics Department is running out of things to repair. So, if you have a stereo, VCR, radio, TV, CD, etc., etc. that needs to be repaired, then contact JOESTEININDBRYN (local 355) or take it directly to room 414. KfNCOUfER COMMUNITY Vocational Institute ,(. V/\N0 ,U\: i'.ViV/A bl • 6 131® i HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT UPDATE Vi Bienert has written to say that HRD has received 773 requests for programs, and more are being set up. If you have not heard from HRD on the status of your request don't panic, they havn't forgotten about you! HRD is also in the process of identifying participants for the Management Skills for Supervisors. There has also been some interest in computer related courses for Saturdays and Sundays. Drop HRD a note if you are interested. The following is a list of workshops scheduled to date: April 17 & 18/89 Knowing WordPerfect 4.2 & Wishing to Take Advantage of 5.0. 2 sessions of 6 hours each Instructor: Jack Yensen Approximately 40 participants. April 19 & 20/89 Computer Literacy. 1 session of 6 hours April 19 - 24/89 April 24 & 25/89 April 27 & 28/89 Instructor: Peter Lissett Approximately 20 participants Introduction to WordPerfect 5.0. 2 sessions of 12 hours each Instructor: Jack Yensen Approximately 40 participants. Computer Literacy. 1 session of 6 hours Instructor: Peter Lissett Approximately 20 participants. Advanced WordPerfect 5.0 1 session of 8 hours April 28/89 May 1,2,24,25, 29 and 30/89 May 5 & June 1,1989 Instructor: Jack Yensen Computer Literacy. 1 session of 6 hours Instructor: Barbara Wuhrer Approximately 20 participants. Approximately 14 participants Work Planning & Performance Appraisal - VMREU 6 sessions of 7 hours each Workshop Leader: Doug Kerr Approximately 120 managers/supervisors. Customer Relations. 2 sessions of 7 hours each Workshop leader: Karen Russell Approximately 20 participants per session. June 8,12 & 15/89 Cross-Cultural Communications. 1 session of 9 hours Instructor: Christine Peterson Approximately 20 participants June 19 - 22/89 (inclusive) Session A for VMREU October 17 - 20/89 (inclusive) March 13 -16/90 (inclusive) November 14 -17/89 (inclusive) Management Skills for Supervisors - Part I - Interpersonal Skills 4 days Workshop leader: Dianne Kerr Approximately 20 participants Management Skills for Supervisors - Part II - Group Skills Management Skills for Supervisors - Part HI - Administrative Skills Management Skills for Supervisors - Part I - Interpersonal Skills Administrators, LFA and VIA 4 days Workshop leader: Dianne Kerr Approximately 20 participants. February 27 - Management Skills for Supervisors - Part 11 - Group Skills Session B for March 2/90 (inclusive) May 22 - 25/90 (inclusive) Management Skills for Supervisors - Part HI - Administrative Skills ALUMNI ASSOCIATION GIFT TO WI LIBRARY SANDRA JONES, our Library correspondent, writes to say that the VCC Alumni Association presented $1500 cheques to the WI, KEC, and Langara Libraries. VVI will use the money to purchase materials for the new Hospitality programs. The Library would like to publicly thank the Alumni Association for this much needed and appreciated gift, as well as all those whose hard work has supported the Alumni's fundraising efforts. INSTRUCTOR DIPLOMA PROGRAM UPDATE BRIAND WYER tells us that the Open Learning Agency has decided that a student, upon completion of the ID program, will be awarded nine credits of unassigned lower level credit in education. No credit will be awarded for partial completion. WHO'S NEW AT VCC Karen Kelly has been appointed as Administrative Manager for the King Edward Campus, effective April 10. ANOTHER JOB TO TRY FOR: DIVISION CHAIR FOR TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY DIVISION - WI Closing Date: April 28,1989 Submit resumes to the VCC Employee Relations Department. HIGHER EDUCATION 540 (The Community College Concept) UBC Department of Higher Education is offering a study of the history, philosophy, and development of the community college idea in Canada, with particular reference to B.C. Time: 10:30 am -12:15 pm Dates: July 04 to July 21 Place: Conference Room, South Staff Office Block Instructon John D. Dennison Professor of Higher Education BRYAN'S SONG Well, this is it!!!!J By the time you read this, I'll have "gone over the wall". I'd like to take this last opportunity to use the Insider to say good-bye and thank you to everybody at V.V.I. I didn't realize how many people actually read the Insider until news of my decision to move to Emily Carr broke and my phone began to ring. My only regret in leaving V.V.I. after eight years, is that I didn't stick around long enough to get my own underground parking space. No, really, it certainly has been a fun eight years. It was with eagerness that I started V.V.I, and it is with apprehension (and still eagerness) that I leave. I've met alot of nice people and made alot of good friends over the years and I really will miss you all. By the way, if you're ever in need of a Christmas elf, I can be found easily at Emily Carr. Santa Syd Hartley need only put in a phone call! If you're ever passing by the Island park, I'll be the one drinking cappuccino and watching the boats go by!!!!!!! Onward & upward, ho Goodbye, Charise V.V.I. DAY EVALUATION APRIL 14, 1989 Your comments regarding VVI Day would be greatly appreciated. Please take the time to give your input. Thank you. Was there enough awareness/information about VVI Day prior to the event? Yes | No —1 Comment Were the workshop topics representative of your interests? Yes n No p] Comment Was the start time appropriate? Yes a No ÿ Comment Opening address? Comments: Closing address? Comnents: The name of the A.M. Workshop you attended was , how would you rate it? Comments: The name of the p.m. workshop you attended was , how would you rate it? Comments: 8. What was your overall opinion of VVI Day? Comments: 9. How frequently would you like VVI Day offered? Annually Q Every two years [H Not at all Q 10. What was the highlite of the day for you? 11. Do you have any suggestions for another VVI Day? (Theme, Topics) 12. Would you be willing to be on the next VVI Day planning Committee? If yes, please inform R.G. Strachan, Chairman, VVI Day Committee. OTHER COMMENTS NAME: "(Optional) RETURN TO: Jackie Gelling (Administration) or Dick Strachan CORPORATE & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER We are holding one free seat in each of the following courses for a VCC full-time employee. MONTH TOPIC DATE PRICE April B051 PC's and Local Area Networking Apr. 3-5 $790 560 Structured Analysis Apr- 3-7 $1,125 562 Structured Design Apr. <10-14 $1,125 May 356 Effective Team Building - Workshop (filled) May 25-26 $540 July B103 Project Management - An Interactive Approach July 10-14 $1,125 B051 PC's and Local Area Networking (filled) July 25-27 $790 August B103 Project Management - An Interactive Approach ' Aug. 14-18 $1,125 September 356 Effective Team Building Sept. 11-12 $540 562 Structured Design (filled) Sept. 25-29 $1,125* October B103 Project Management - An Interactive (fi 1 led) Oct. 2-6 . $1,125 Approach November 024 Query Management Facility Nov. 7-8 $540 December 024 Query Management Facility Dec. 12-13 $540 Scheduled courses are updated monthly. For information, prerequisites or to enroll contact: H. Fred Wuhrer or Joy Taylor Please note: Vi Bienert, HRD has detailed information on the above. It is suggested that if you are interested in any of the above, please call Vi at 875-8291, as she will be coordinating the seats on behalf of the College.' kENCOUVES COMMUNITY COLLEGE 404-999 Canada Place, Vancouver, B.C. V6C 3E2 Telephone: (604) 641-1317 UNDERSTANDING THE TECHNOLOGY Storage Case (Filing System) Application Software Function Key Input Main Storage User Interface Normal Flow of Operation Central Processing Unit Surge Control Device Output Peripherals (Hardware) ¦*—Mouse Debugging Device Overflow (Input/Output Error) Backup System Supplementary Data