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VCC Remembers
Wayne Wilson

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Buy-A-Book

Campaign

VCC Instructor Wins Prestigious National Award
Congratulations to Peter Hopkinson, who has been

awarded the 2002-2003 Teaching Excellence by the
Association of Canadian Community College (story on
page 3).

Update on the VCC Code of Ethics
You will recall that the VCC Code of Ethics was developed over a period of almost two years by a
representative committee, with considerable input from the College community. The document was
approved by the VCC Board in October 2000. In the interim, feedback on the usefulness and relevance
of the Code has been very positive. We have had several requests from other colleges, some from the
USA, for permission to use the Code in the development of their own document
The VCC Code was to be reviewed at the end of two years. This review has recently been completed in
an e-mail survey sent out to the College community by Rob Henderson, Director of Human Resources,
in November 2002 Responses were submitted college-wide. The original committee reconvened to
review responses received and follow up on some of the recommendations The suggested changes

have been incorporated into the document and the Code has been updated on the College website
The committee would like to thank all those who responded to the survey. From responses received, it
was clear that where the Code has been used, it has been helpful. It was also clear that a number of
people did not know where to access the Code or were unaware it existed The Code is available on
the VCC website It is presented to all new employees in the Employee Orientation handbook and is
available in hard copy from the Executive Office.
One recurring theme and suggestion we heard from several sources was on the topic of gift giving/
receiving We would like to hear back from you, if you think the Code of Ethics should make specific
reference to this (When) Is it appropriate to receive gifts in your position at VCC? The committee felt
that the topic is already addressed in the Code under "C Equality and Acceptance", # 8 with a reference
to favouritism, and under "D. Honour & Trust", #11, with a reference to conflict of interest Please let us

know if you think this needs to be addressed more clearly in the VCC Code of Ethics
Based on feedback received in response to the review survey, we intend, in the next edition of
Connections, to present some of the "Principles" and some of the "Examples" cited in the VCC Code
of Ethics, to remind everyone of the relevance of the Code and encourage usage. So look for more
information next month.

Rob Henderson
Director Human Resources

...On With The Show!
The Maple Leaf Singers are a show choir who love to
share the joy of music and have a reputation for excellence
in performance and repertoire. I am a member.
We are a group c —
residences, community centres and churches as well as fundraisers, conventions
and other events for groups such as the Lions Club and the Kinsmen

We are proud to present our Spring Show at Massey Theatre
(New Westminster) May 9 and 10 at 8:00pm. To enjoy a great
evening of music including classics by Cole Porter, Gershwin,

Jule Styner Andrew Lloyd Webber and more contact Keith Parker
for tickets at 604.431.6907 or email: keithparker@shaw.ca.

General Admission $15 (arrive early!) • Seniors/Students $12
TicketA/laster 604.280.4444 Buy online at www.ticketmaster.com

MLS Line 604.594.6235 or 604.521.3079

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Fun and physics is name of game
for award-winning VCC instructor
Luke I am your physics instructor
Darth Vader he isn't - but Vancouver Community College
instructor Peter Hopkmson doesn't hesitate to dress as the
Star Wars villain, whip out some shaving cream or fire up a

leaf-blower to illustrate a point to students
It's precisely that committed and energetic approach
to teaching that has earned the veteran VCC instructor
prestigious national recognition this year's Teaching

if? «•» ¦* M

Excellence Award from the Association of Canadian
Community Colleges
"Physics is so easy to teach badly,"says Hopkmson, who

teaches Grade 11 and 12 physics as part of VCC's highly
regarded high school upgrading program "We've all had
the teacher who writes equations on the board with one
hand and erases them with the other hand - so people

come in with this fear of physics
To get his students past that fear he draws on his university
drama training - a self-described "bit of a showman", he
minored in the subject - for in-class antics, demonstrations
and experiments. He sees equations as merely guides to

thinking, not something to learn by rote, although he admits
it took him years to get past that notion.
"This is a true honour for Peter and for VCC", says college
president Dale Dorn "He has a profound commitment
to teaching excellence and student success, which has
a major impact in the classroom This is well-deserved
recognition".

While Hopkinson's award recognizes his innovative
teaching, dedication and interest in curriculum
development, he's quick to note that he's just one of the
"many top-notch instructors working at VCC and other
colleges"
"Colleges have their strength in teaching", says Hopkmson
"It's such a pleasure to have a job where you're focused on
teaching - developing it and looking at ways to do it better".

March 31, 2003

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In Memory of a Colleague:(Perry) Wayne Wilson
In 1961 Wayne graduated from
a Vancouver Night School
program in Basic Education.

Thirteen years later, in 1974,
he joined the College as
an instructor in the College
Foundations Math Department.

No one could possibly
understand the heart and soul of
an adult learner like Wayne did
- he'd been there, finishing his

When Wayne retired from the
Math Department in March, 2000,
a fellow instructor wrote the
following lyrics which were sung
at his retirement party to the tune

Appointment
I am pleased to announce

the appointment of Moreah
Hamend as Department

Head of the Healthcare

of "Amazing Grace"
Amazing Wayne, how sad we are

Communications
Management Department.
Moreah's appointment is

That you are leaving us

effective March 17, 2003

For twenty-six years you've been
a star
We'll try not to make a fuss.

Pat Bawtmheimer

elementary education when he
was in his early twenties, then

Amazing Wayne, what will be

on to high school and university

done
To turn the copier on

to achieve his goals.

No early rides down Highway #1
Wayne was always well
respected and loved by his
students. He had incredible
patience and gentleness
with students who were slow
learners or who had various

special needs He was known
both within the department
and across the campus for

his unique sense of humour
and his skills as a cartoonist
If a department meeting was
getting boring or too serious,
or to keep it from becoming
so, Wayne would find an issue
that deserved to have a face
put on it in cartoon form and
circulate it around the table for
a momentary chuckle Many
departments in the college
were benefactors of Wayne's
cartoon talents. He made

many other contributions to
the Math Department and the
College, participating on various
committees such as Awards

and I EPA His performance
was always thorough and
professional.

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No work but to mow the lawn.

Amazing Wayne, the students
say
You re the very best
You help the ones in IEPA
Have patience with the rest.
And now it's our turn to say good¬

Electronic Mail Policy
Approved
At the Operations Council of March
25, 2003, the Electronic Mail Policy
(Employees), B 5 4, was approved
The Policy may be viewed on the
College website
If you require a hard copy, please contact
Vivienne Garrott at 7159
Thanks Vivienne

bye
We think you've got the gist
We'll have no new cartoons
about the number _

You know you will be missed!!

MAILROOM MESSAGE
Could staff check their desks
for inter office envelopes? If you

Wayne and his wife, Claire,

had enjoyed almost 3 years of
an idyllic retirement lifestyle at
Qualicum Beach on Vancouver
Island when he passed away
suddenly on March 12, 2003,
shortly after his 63rd birthday.
Colleagues and students mourn
his passing, but he will not be
forgotten by all those who knew
and loved this special man

have accumulated a pile, could

you send all extras to either
City Centre Mailroom or KEC
Mailroom

Thank you, Helen

Submitted by Ruth Behnke, CF
Math Department

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Passion and Hope
ESL Valedictorian Speech

Judy Zhu Jing
March 7, 2003
Ladies and Gentlemen, distinguished guests, members of the faculty, family members, friends and fellow
graduates- Good Morning.

I'd like to start by saying how honoured I am to be speaking as a representative of our graduating class
How can I condense all of our memories, our feelings, and our emotions into a five minute speech7

I would like to address the people who taught us and supported us. I've always believed that teaching is
one of the most challenging, yet most rewarding professions in the world. Because true teaching comes

from within, with passion and motivation At VCC, your teaching has made a tremendous difference in our
lives And I believe that you all really know how it feels to bring out the best in your students, who in turn,
bring out the best in you. I know that we have not told you how much we appreciate you taking time out
of your schedules to help us and care about us. So I'd like to say thank you. Thank you for sharing your
passion We were so fortunate to have you as our teacher.
Fellow graduates, may years from now when we reflect back on our time here, I'm sure that we will

remember the friends we made and the time we spent in each other's company We will remember the
laughs, the tears, the disappointments, and the triumphs We will remember how we played on various
teams, acted in drama productions, and participated in activities that shaped and made us. We did so
much more, and as a result, we learned so much more

Personally, I really enjoyed the way classes were conducted in small settings, which enabled me to get to
know my classmates and teachers through discussion and conversation The way I learned and the way
it fostered an outlook on education, I felt it was different than anywhere else. The spirituality at VCC has
been such an influence on my life
"Today is the first day of the rest of your life " Consider this as we leave here and go on to another Since
most of us are new immigrates from diverse cultures, we have come a long long way and grown physically,

mentally, emotionally, and spiritually Today we all share a moment. For some this is a moment to be full of
pride. For others it is a moment in which to hope Let us be grateful for the support that we have received
from our teachers, families and friends Let us move on, with confidence, passion and a commitment to
excellence.

We have to work very hard
And overcome many obstacles

We have to go against the judgment of other people
And bypass their prejudices
Then we may have whatever we want

If we try hard enough
And we may live a life and love it
Designed by ourselves
I wish everyone the best of luck m the future
Thank you
March 31, 2003

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New Library Books
Posted on the Web
Each Month
Check Out the New Books in the Library
for January 2003
htto //www vcc ca/hbrarv/vclb new ¦
books htm
The titles are sorted by call number
so that books on the same subject are
together However a quick browse of
all titles may turn up additional items
of interest For example, call numbers
beginning with "R" indicate medicine, yet
in the January list there are other books
of possible interest in "BF" [psychology]
"Life-Span Development", in "BL"

[Religion] "Will the Circle be Unbroken''
Reflections on Death, Rebirth, and
Hunger for a Faith", under "H" [social
sciences] there are "Canada's Aging
Population' A Report" & "Returning

Kings and queens of Britain /

DA 28.1 V53 1997 KEC

A national overview, population and
dwelling counts

HA 741 5 2001 N38 2002 KEC
Canada and the United States .
ambivalent allies /

The cost of poverty.

E 183.8 C2T46 2002 KEC

HC 120 P6 C67 2001 KEC

Guide to understanding aboriginal
cultures in Canada /

Work and family provisions in
Canadian collective agreements/

E 78 C2A261 1999 KEC

HD 4904.25 W676 2000 KEC

North American Indian, Metis and
Inuit women speak
about culture, education and work /

E 98 W8 K36 2001 KEC
The Klondike gold rush .
photographs from 1896-1899 /

FC 4022.3 W54 1997 KEC

SUMMARY Topics covered
include organization of working time,
overtime, scheduling, flexibility in
hours, reduction of

working time, telework (home based
work), maternity leave,
paternal and adoption leave, health
and safety provision for
pregnant employees, family care and
health leave, leave for

Immigration /

personal reasons, vacations and

FC 60 B33 2002 v.68 no 3 KEC

statutory holidays, child

Home Fostering a Supportive and
Respectful Environment in the LongTerm Care Setting" and under "QR"
[microbiology] there is "Jonas Salk and

Professional railroad atlas of North

care services, employee benefits,
non-medical benefits,

America . United States, Canada,

assistance program.

the Polio Vaccine"

Mexico

If you would like to receive an e-mail
reminder each month with the link to
our web page, please let us know by emailmg iwijr7-bach@vcc ca and we will

add your name to a mailing list

Life-span development /

BF 713 S3 2002 KEC
Will the circle be unbroken? •
reflections on death, rebirth, and
hunger for a faith /

BL 504 T47 2001 KEC
SUMMARY. .. Interviews with
emergency room doctors,
Hiroshima survivors,
AIDS co-workers, and death-row

G 1106 P3 P76 1999 CC

Start and run a consulting business /

HD 69 C6 G73 2002 CC
The World factbook.

G 122 W67 CC

Apparel merchandising . the line
starts here /

Under the ground /

HD9940A2 R59 2001 CC

GN 783 B67 1996 KEC
Pierced & pretty . the complete guide
to ear piercing, pierced earrings, and
how-to create your own /

GT 2265 H65 1984 CC
SUMMARY.... Presents a history of
this universal ornament, tips on
having one's ears pierced, and

Commerce /

HF 1008 D38 2002 KEC
International trade, putting gender
into the process:
initiatives and lessons learned /

HF 1479 H37 2000 CC

parolees express the beliefs,

suggestions for making
earrings

Women and trade in Canada : an
overview of key issues /

hopes, fears, and expectations of

Seasons and celebrations I

HF 1479 H37 2000 CC

people confronted with
death and life's ultimate

GT 3930 M34 1997 KEC

experience

Microsoft Office 2000 /
HF 5548 4 M525 0442 2000 CC
Exploring investment in work-related
learning in British
Columbia /

HF 5549.5 T7 G35 2001 KEC

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Silent selling best practices
and effective strategies in visual
merchandising /

The art of awareness how

Urban blues /

observation can transform your

ML 3521 K44 1991 KEC

HF 5845 B35 2002 CC

LB 1027 28 C87 2000 CC

Budget plan /

Multimedia projects in the classroom
a guide to development and
evaluation /

HJ 13 A17 2001 PLAN KEC
Service plan

teaching /
Music and the racial imagination /

ML 3795 M87 2000 KEC
Celine Dion my story, my dream /

ML 420 D565A3 2000 KEC

LB 1028 4 G76 2002 KEC

SUMMARY The singer offers
readers an intimate portrait of her

Canada's aging population a report

The role of class discussion in the

life,

/HQ 1064 C2 C36 2002 CC

learning-centered classroom

HJ 13 B7 B736 KEC

Canada, the new frontier for Filipino
mail-order brides /

Film/

her struggles to find success in the
recording industry, her
romantic life, and her 1999 decision
to start a family and

HQ 1236 5 C2 C32 2000 KEC

LB 1044 S73 2001 KEC

spend more time with her cancer-

My forbidden face growing up
under the Taliban . a young woman's

Internationalizing higher education
building vital programs on campuses

Drawing step-by-step /

story /

/
LB 2331 72 N48 no. 117

NC 730 G63 1983 CC

HQ 1735 6 Z75 L38 2001 KEC

LB 1032 C76 2002 KEC

stricken husband

Start and run a home daycare /

KECBuildmg robust learning
environments in undergraduate

HQ 778.5 P78 2002 CC

science, technology, engineering,

and mathematics /

Returning home fostering
a supportive and respectful

LB 2331 72 N48 no 119 KEC

environment in the long-term care

Towards a learning province :
recognizing and crediting learning in
British Columbia a vision for prior
learning
assessment in the 21st century

setting

HV 1454 2 C2 K693 2001 CC
On her own young women and
homeiessness in Canada /

LB 2359 5 T68 2000 KEC

HV 4509 053 2002 CC
Striking terror America's new war /

Ensuring quality and productivity
in higher education an analysis of

HV 6431 S76 2002 KEC

assessment practices /

Annual report /

LB 2806 22 E57 2002 KEC

HV 745 B7 B743 CC

30 days to the new GED 30 oneday lessons for complete GED prep /

Management of the information
technology portfolio in the Ministry of
Attorney General

LB 3060 33 G45 B37 2002 CC

JL429 5A8 B76 2001 KEC

project examining the drop-out and
drop-m of learners in the Fort St.
John
Literacy Society's volunteer tutoring
program research report /

Forging our legacy : Canadian
citizenship and immigration,

1900-1977/
JV 7220 K562 2000 KEC
Canada's recent immigrants a

comparative portrait based on the
1996 census /

Street style British design in the

80s/
NK 1443 M35 1987 CC
The best of costume jewelry /

NK 4890 C67 S34 1999 CC
Instructor's manual to accompany
ten steps to improving reading skills /

PE 1121 L37 1988 INST MAN KEC
Instructor's manual to accompany
ten steps to building
college reading skills /

PE 1121 L371 1989 INSTR MAN
KEC
Instructor's manual, test bank, and

computer guide to accompany ten
steps to advancing college reading

skills /

PE 1121 L372 1993 TCH KEC

Focus on learners • a research

LC 154 3 F678 F63 2001 KEC
Thematic catalogues in music an
annotated bibliography /

ML 113 B86 1997 KEC

JV 7225 5 C352 2001 CC
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SUMMARY The advanced text in
the series that includes Ten Steps to
Building College Reading Skills and
Ten Steps to Improving
College Reading Skills, this book is
similarly organized
Ten steps to better reading are
presented and followed by
mastery tests to measure the
student's skill proficiency
Ten reading selections with
questions based on the ten
skills reinforce the earlier sections
Questions are
multiple choice and short answer

AUDIENCE Intended for
advanced to college prep level ESL
students
Ten steps to improving college
reading skills instructor's edition /

PE 1121 L38 1992 TCH KEC
Lexicarry pictures for learning
languages /

PE 1128 M664 2002 CC
SUMMARY . . An English word
list intended to be used with the
Lexicarry
collection of pictures for secondlanguage vocabulary
building A collection of pictures
designed to help language
students build vocabulary Includes
an English word list

American

Rainforests /

English idioms are used in a variety

QH 541 5 R27A42 1995 KEC

of situations,

including daily activities, problem
solving and
relationships Each module is
dividedinto four lessons, and
is a self-contained unit Suited for

self study

Animals in danger

QL 82 P68 1996 KEC
Crystallography made crystal clear
a guide for users of macromolecular
models /

QP 551 R46 2000 CC

AUDIENCE. . Intended for upper
beginner to lower advanced level
ESL students

Jonas Salk and the polio vaccine /

Basic idioms in English book 2 /

SUMMARY A biography of the

PE 1460 S483 1993 CC
SUMMARY .. Based on actual,
recorded conversations where
American

English idioms are used in a variety
of situations,
including daily activities, problem
solving and
relationships Each module is divided
into four lessons, and
is a self-contained unit Suited for

self study
AUDIENCE. Intended for upper
beginner to lower advanced level
ESL students
English idioms sayings and slang /

PE 3227 M35 1995 CC

QR 31 S25 B365 2002 KEC
scientist and humanitarian who
discovered
the vaccine for polio, a disease
which crippled many people
in the early part of the twentieth
century
Medical terminology for health
professions /

R 123 E47 2001 CC
Introduction to medical office
transcription /

R 728.8 B42 2003 CC
Patients first renewal and reform of
British Columbia's health care system

RA412 5 C2 P37 2001 CC

Pros and cons a debater's

Health goals for British Columbia

handbook/
PN 4181 P76 1999 KEC

women

PE 1137 K336 2000 CC

Atonement /

SUMMARY . A guide to the theory
of pronunciation and to practical
skills required in its teaching

PR 6063 C4A86 2001 KEC

You and your health a woman's
handbook.

How to teach pronunciation

Writing fundamentals /

PE 1408 L96 2000 KEC
Basic idioms in English book 1 /

PE 1460 S482 1993 CC
SUMMARY.. . Based on actual,

recorded conversations where

Pavilion poems /

RA 564 85 B75 2000 CC

RA778Y68 2001 CC

Apocrypha of light /

Phlebotomy a customer service
approach a textbook for developing
phlebotomy and customer service

PS 8555 R72 A86 2002 KEC

skills /

PS 8553 0479 P39 2002 KEC

RB 45 15D38 2002 CC
The stubborn season /

PS 8557 A8384 S88 2002 KEC

Blood collection in healthcare /

RB 45.15 D525 2002 CC
Blue in this country : poems /

PS 8573 A5315 B58 2001 KEC

The forgetting : Alzheimer's, portrait
of an epidemic /

Videotape index [for] Intermediate
algebra, ninth edition /

RC 523 2 S535 2001 CC

QA 152 2 K432 INDEX 2003 KEC

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Introduction to 12-lead ECG the art
of interpretation /

RC 683 5 E5 G37 2003 CC
ECG workout exercises in
arrhythmia interpretation /

Pollution /

TD 176 B67 1998 KEC

Coming clean dirty little secrets
from a professional
housecleaner/

Lee's building maintenance
management /

TX 324 W37 2002 CC

TH 3361 L43 2000 CC

The occidental tourist more than
130 Asian-inspired recipes /

The official Rent-a-Husband guide

TX724 5A1 F73 2001 CC

to a safe, problem-free home quick,

Electrical safety homeowner
information guide

SUMMARY. Presents a collection
of recipes for dishes that combine
American tastes and creativity with
Asian flavors, including
black tea-soaked roast chicken,
honey and spice-scented pork
ribs, East Indian chickpea smash,
and green onion noodle

TK 152 E44 CC

cakes.

CGI manual of style /
TK 5105 565 M34 1996 CC

Barbecues and salads creative
ideas for outdoor eating with more
than 400 sizzling barbecue recipes
and succulent
salads /

RC 685 A65 H84 2002 CC
Ethical patient care a casebook for
geriatric health care teams /

RC 952 5 E85 2002 CC
SUMMARY ... This book is designed
to teach effective and responsible
group decision making to clinicians
working in teams to
treat older patients. The editors use
case studies to

easy, and effective solutions for
everything
in need of repair or improvement /

TH 4817 3 W37 2001 CC

present ethical dilemmas that team
members encounter

Dental hygiene in review /

RK 60 5 D438 2002 CC

A first lab in circuits and electronics /

TK 7867 T75 2002 CC

TX 840 B3 F73 2002 CC

Brush well a look at dental care /

RK 63 B34 2002 CC

CMOS sourcebook /

SUMMARY .. Presents an
introduction to teeth, brushing,
flossing, and
the importance of good dental care

TK 7868 L6 B73 2001 CC

ZagatSurvey top international
hotels, resorts & spas

Flight /

TX 907 Z34 CC

Nutrition in the prevention and
treatment of disease /

TL 570 D43 1997 KEC
U F O.s /

TL 789 B76 1999 KEC

Handbook of print media
technologies and production
methods /

Z 244 H25 2001 CC

RM216N87 2001 CC
Jewellery making /
Nursing care plans • guidelines for
individualizing patient care /

TT 212 C53 1994 CC

RT 49 D64 2002 CC

Jewelry making : a guide for
beginners /

The caregiver's sourcebook /

TT 212 F66 1981 CC

RT 61 D38 2002 CC
Success in practical/vocational
nursing from student to leader /

Jewelry /
TT212 J49 1978 CC

RT 62 H45 2001 CC

Secrets of the couturiers /

Web-based instruction : a guide for

libraries /
Z 711.2 S65 2001 KEC

Creative dressing : the unique
collection of top designer looks
that you can make yourself /

TT 515 026 1980 CC

TT505A1 K46 1984 CC
Tailoring suits and coats.
From LPN to RN • role transitions /

RT 82 H346 2002 CC
The nursing experience trends,

challenges, and transitions /

TT515T35 1966 CC
How to make clothes that fit and

flatter /
TT 520 M34 1969 CC

RT 82 K43 2002 CC

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DanceArts Vancouver
DanceArts Vancouver is a not-for-profit organization that works to educate the public both about the
opinions of young people and our fragile relationship with the earth
DanceArts Vancouver is offering FREE and interactive workshops for our newest initiative "The
EARTH Project" We welcome students from all backgrounds to join us to discuss themes of globalization,
environmental sustainability, and our relationship with the earth There will be two Movement workshops'
March 16,17, and 18, from noon-4pm, or for experienced dancers March 21&22, from noon-4pm, both

at 677 Davie, 3rd floor There will also be a Discussion workshop on April 23rd from 5-9pm, at the same
address, and a Theatre workshop Sunday May 4th, from 12-4pm at the Britannia Centre, 1661 Napier
Lane, (off Commercial) All promise to be fun and interesting sessions of expression and exploration, and
snacks will be served.

More info or sign up forms can be found on our website at www dancearts be ca or call 604-606-6408 to
register
Zanita, Community Liaison DanceArts Vancouver Scotiabank Dance Centre

7th Floor, 677 Davie Street Vancouver, B.C. Canada V6B 2G6 Tel• 604.606.6408 Fax: 604.606.6432
email:zanita@dancearts bc.ca www dancearts.bc.ca

Meet the Writer Series!
VCC welcomed Marilyn Bowering on Wed. March 19. She read to staff, students and visitors.
Don't miss the last brilliant B.C. writer: William Deverell.

William Deverell - at VCC on Wed. April 16, KEC Cafeteria 12:30-1:45
Again, this is an open invitation to everyone to "Come meet the writers!"

In the meantime, we invite readers to take advantage of some of the titles we have in VCC
Library and read from them ahead of time. Please check out these titles in the Library.
William Deverell

Mindfield

The dance of Shiva

(KEC) PS 8557 E92 D36 1984

(KEC) PAPERBACK
(KEC) PS 8557 E92 M56 1989

Fatal Cruise

Platinum blues

(CC) PAPERBACK

(KEC) PS 8557 E92P58 1988
(KEC) PAPERBACK

Kill all the lawyers

(CC) PAPERBACK

Street legal: the betrayal

(KEC) PAPERBACK
Laughing falcon

(KEC) PAPERBACK

Trial of passion

(KEC) PS 8557 E92 T75 1997
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WELCOME TO BUY-A-BOOK

2003!!
VCC LIBRARY IS ABOUT TO LAUNCH ITS THIRD
BUY-A-BOOK CAMPAIGN

WE PLAN TO RAISE $10,000!!!
WHAT is the BUY-A-BOOK Campaign'?
The BUY-A-BOOK Campaign is a concentrated effort to raise money
within the College Community for much-needed acquisitions
that will support student learning at both KEC and City Centre
Libraries.

WHY are we having a BUY-A-BOOK Campaign?
We are having a BUY-A-BOOK campaign because
of an urgent need for new materials. The amount

of money available through the College budget is
simply not sufficient to meet needs that have been
identified by the entire College Community.
WHEN will the BUY-A-BOOK Campaign happen?
The BUY-A-BOOK Campaign will be launched April 01 and will tun

until April 30
WHERE can I donate to the BUY-A-BOOK Campaign?
Look for donation cards and envelopes in your pay envelopes, in the
cafeterias and Libraries, and at reception desks throughout the
College.

HOW can I donate to the BUY-A-BOOK Campaign?
You may donate by cash, cheque or credit card, or through payroll
deduction. Complete the donation card, and be sure to include
your name and address so that the Foundation can issue a receipt
for tax purposes. Give your sealed envelope to a Library staff
person, or put it in the campus mail.

The following people form the
committee to coordinate the
Campaign:

Virginia Adams 7223
Bob Altwem 7531
Rebecca Davey 7148

Lila Heilbrunn 7318
(Foundation) (Director, LAMS)
Manijeh GoIkhizi 7351
Irene King 7183/8641

AND REMEMBER—

THE LIBRARY IS
FOR EVERYONE
GIVE-A-BOOK

TO
BUY-A-BOOK!
Don't forget to weed your

personal collection and at the
same time support the VCC
Library's Buy-a-Book Campaign.

Donations of books,
magazines, videos, DVDs

and CDs may be dropped
off at either City Centre or
King Edward Campus Library
Information Desks before
18 April 2003.
Sales will take place at
City Centre on Wednesday, 23
April 11 00 a m. to 6 30 p m.,

and at King Edward Campus
on Wednesday, 30 April
11 00 a.m to 6:30 p.m

All proceeds go to the
Buy-A-Book Campaign to buy

Receipts will be issued for all donations of $10 or more. Names
of donors of $10 or more will appear on a list posted at both

new materials for the VCC
Libraries.

campuses.

WHO can I ask for more information about the BUY-A-BOOK
Campaign?

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Summary of Minutes of the Education Council Meeting
Held on February 4, February 18, and March 4, 2003,
in K EC Room 5025 at 3:30 p.m.
1. Advice to the College Board:
• An Ad Hoc Advice Committee was struck at the Special Meeting of February 18lh. The purpose
of that meeting was to arrive at a consensus on advice to the College Board with regard to the
Education Plan 2003-04
• The Ad Hoc Advice Committee presented its recommendations at the March 4th meeting The
following motion was carried'

That the education advice to the College Board from Education Council is
to do everything possible to save Vancouver Community College's unique
programs whose elimination or reduction would be an irrevocable loss to the
educational enterprise within VCC and to the community at large
• The Education Plan 2003-04 was discussed at the February 4,h and 18th meetings. From the
discussion, the following advice was gleaned for the College Board'
• Cuts to lower level ESL programs may produce poor student numbers at higher levels and
that there may be a domino effect on those programs. This is particularly true as fees are
going up on at least some of those higher level ESL programs.
• To seek Institutional Research statistics regarding the economic value of VCC's programs
and to use that information to support arguments for increased funding.

• Cuts to programs likely mean that those programs will not return; e.g., BEST, ABE Youth,
EEAW. It is very difficult to resurrect programs once the instructors and materials have
been "out of use" for any period.

• Reductions in ABE programs like the Business and Computer Studies area will make it more
difficult for students to attain Grade 12 graduation through VCC.
• Many immigrants who are certified professionals in their country of origin need Canadian
certification in their fields and suggest that the Board consider offering courses to help
those people learn language and skills sufficient to allow them to achieve those Canadian
certificates.

• Programs, which fill special needs, would likely not be found elsewhere in the Lower
Mainland. By not filling certain program areas, VCC is, in effect, closing the door to certain
types of students.

• The Board to seek new funds; think outside the box; find creative ways to fund programs,
particularly those that are slated to be "not filled".
• The Dental Departments are appreciative of the service provided by students in the Building
Service Worker and Institutional Aid programs; their service will be missed.
• Access to English Language skills will be greatly reduced by the Education Plan and many
students will have to wait longer.
• Approved the new courses Accounting for the Information Technology Specialist 1001 and
Business Communications 1001.
• Approved the proposed changes for the Telecommunications Systems Specialty Program.
• Approved the new program Hospital Pharmacy Technician, and the prerequisites for Health
Information & Questionnaire for Health Sciences Programs.

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2. For Information
e As an example of a successful on-line program, it was mentioned that Continuing Education, with

OLA and BC Campus, has completed the legal interpretation program on line, that 94 people
have registered for the next class, and that the program is done simultaneously in 8 languages.
• Graphic Communications & Production Technology - "industry practicum" (optional). The
duration is one month for 4 credits.

• User Support & Training, Course #4264 - name change to Client Support & Training.
• Baking & Pastry Arts Program (ESL, Patisserie & General Baking & Breads) - change in passing
marks from a C+ to a C average

• ASL & Deaf Studies - scheduling change for summer session ASL Class
• Reading/Writing and Grammar/Writing ESL Outreach classes to be renamed Grammar/Writing/
Reading.

3. Report of Education Chair
• There is the possibility that Education Councils could be phased out when the government
reviews the legislation with regard to colleges and universities A motion was passed requesting
that the College Board write a letter to the Ministry of Advanced Education in support of the
valuable work Education Council does.

• Changes were made to the Governance Committee of the College Board. Persons or groups
wishing to make presentations are directed to contact the Executive Assistant to the Board and
are asked to provide advance written copy of their presentation There will be "public forums" to
provide opportunities for the public to be heard
• By-elections will be taking place for three positions on Education Council.
• Peter Hopkinson, Science Instructor in College Foundations, has received the ACCC Teacher of
Excellence award.

- ANNOUNCEMENT APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
I am pleased to announce that Peter Legg has been appointed to the position of Director of Financial
Services effective March 3, 2003
Peter holds a CMA (Certified Management Accountant) designation from the Society of Management
Accountants of BC and a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Calgary
Peter has over 20 years of extensive senior experience in financial management, accounting and

budgeting, primarily with Westcoast Energy (now Duke Energy Gas Transmission) While at Westcoast
Energy he was responsible for both international and domestic ventures In addition, he coordinated the
development and implementation of budget processes, administrative, operational and management
reporting systems and financial information systems
In his new position, Peter will have a leading role in financial and budget planning process for the
College and reporting of these matters to management and to the VCC Board He will also have overall
responsibility of Financial Services functions such as accounting, payroll, and purchasing
Please join me in welcoming him to VCC. His office will be located at King Edward Campus, on the 5th
Floor You will be able to reach Peter at 604-871-7162 or at pleaa@vcc ca
Trish Pekeles, Chief Financial Officer and Bursar
March 31, 2003

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Tip top Shape
By Maritza Nunez
Maint. & Repair Tech.
Video connections
The introduction of a variety of video equipment in the classroom has introduced us to a
lot of jargon, cables and connectors, causing confusion when connecting different pieces of
equipment.
Using a single cable for video would certainly be the easiest way of doing things; but due to
technological advances, VCRs, DVDs or projectors offer different output connectivity options.
Projectors and television sets are equipped with a variety of inputs according to their age or
model.

Composite video, developed in the 1950s, it was a solution for transition from black & white
to colour TV. It was the composite of the two picture components: the black and white picture
and a layer of colour information on top. Old TV sets would ignore the colour component while
the new sets separated out the colour information and displayed it with the black and white
picture.

Composite video shows up everywhere. It is the signal retrieved by a TV's antenna or through
the coaxial cable from cable TV providers. The yellow "video" jacks on the back of VCRs, laser
disc players or DVD players are all output composite video.
Composite video is transported using one coaxial cable connector. The most commonly used
connectors for composite video are the RCA (usually colour coded yellow) and the BNC
connector. The center pin carries the signal and the outer shield connects the cable shield.
The S-video, introduced in the 1980s, solved some of the problems that came with
composite video, providing a better picture due to colour separation and a much cleaner
signal. S-video signal (also called Y/C-signal) splits the video signal in two parts (luminance
and colour).
These signals are transported using two different coaxial cables. The standard connector used
for S-video is the 4-pin mmi-DIN connector.

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Component Video is the system in use for DVDs. The signals are encoded in Component
Video (Y, Pr, Pb) rather than kept separate to ensure the highest possible quality. "Y" is
luminance, or "Brightness". "Pr" is basically the level of Red, while "Pb" is basically the level
of Blue. Green is derived from the levels of red, blue and the overall white level ("Y").
Component video needs at least three high quality coaxial cables for the Y, Pb and Pr
components. These RCA type connectors are usually colour coded green, blue and red
respectively. A regular red, white, yellow RCA cable can be used instead but make sure the
connections go from Pb to Pb,Pr to Pr and Y to Y respectively.
It is important to mention that picture information is lost when component video is
compressed into composite format. Once luminance (Y) and chrominance (C) information
is packed into one signal, this signal cannot ever be separated cleanly again. When the
television or projector tries to convert the composite signal back to component video, it can't
recover the entire original signal. The final video image on the screen is diminished, the
picture is not as crisp and clean, and the colours aren't as accurate and rich, as they would
have been if the composite video compression had been avoided.

VANCOUVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BY-ELECTION RESULTS

MARCH 20, 2003

BOARD OF GOVERNORS - CITY CENTRE STUDENT
YES NO
19

COLLISHAW, Ashlin

TOTAL

RESULTS

19

ELECTED

0

Total of Ballots - 19 with 0 Spoiled Ballots

EDUCATION COUNCIL - FACULTY Academic/ABE/ASE

JEWELL, Stephanie A

10

0

10

ELECTED

Total of Ballots - 10 with 0 Spoiled Ballots

EDUCATION COUNCIL - STUDENTS
Citv Cent
MENDEZ, Eileen

6

0

6

ELECTED

Total of Ballots - 6 with 0 Spoiled Ballots

FOMINYKH, Elena

21

0

21

BUDD, Lyle

9

0

9

ELECTED

Total of Ballots - 30 with 0 Spoiled Ballots

March 31, 2003

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VANCOUVER
COMMUNITY

COLLEGE

Guitar Wanted:
Lazare is a refugee student in the Program for the Visually Impaired He is
a gifted musician, but he does not have his own guitar He is looking for an
acoustic guitar in playable condition If you have one at home gathering dust,
why not donate it to someone who will treasure it and make wonderful music.
Please contact lshiels@vcc ca to arrange pick up Thank youl

Volume 9, Number 3
Editor Karen Wilson Marketing &
Communications
Phone 604-871-7152
Fax 604-871-7451
email kwilson@vcc ca
Cecil Pans
Media Services
email cparis@vccca

For Sale
rectangular, solid wood dining table w/ six matching chairs, very solid, light
oak color/clear stain, 1 yr old, asking $600 obo for the set
2 wing back type chairs, custom light blue fabric, emmaculate condition,
barely used (in storage) asking $300 ea obo (paid $700 ea)
Contact Robyn 604-739-0805, Kitslano area

Web Manager Tene Barber
email tbarber@vcc ca

Note from the Editor
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news and achievements Keep me
abreast of what is happening in your
departments!
Thank-you,

Karen Wilson

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