qif. j un . S llllH ¦ ¦ VANCOUVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE Commurj% College CITY CENTRE June 3, 1994 STRESS BUSTERS! CiJy Centre u!b,'ary : VAhr Pender Stieuf Vancouver, B.C. V6B iso on Monday, May 23, 1994. Take a break from your responsibilities and join the Stress Busters Group on Wednesdays, at noon. We have comfortable mats and relaxing tapes to get you centred for a great Late timesheets will not be guaranteed pay on Phyllis and Aphrodite can May 27, 1994. be contacted at my local, Thank you. 7318. They will be working out of both my office at KEC Karen Kelly afternoon. May 27-July 31 Mark Goertz, Acting KEC Campus Librarian June 1-July 31 Eva Shareli, Acting CC Campus Librarian Room 100G (Counselling) Administration and their own offices in each library. During late July, Allan Clarkson #8446 Hilary Pearson #8448 both Mark and Eva will deal with any urgent College Services LEAVE FOR EXCELLENCE EARLY CUT-OFF FOR PAY PERIOD MAY 27, 1994 I'll be taking my long planned Leave for Excellence this summer and will be gone from May This is a reminder to all 27 - August 31. library matters. It's a bit confusing, but matters are left in good hands. See you all in September. Phyllis Butler Library supervisors of timesheeted employees, i.e. work study, student aides, on call and temporary employees, etc. that all timesheets should be submitted to Parviz, 2nd floor Administration office by 2:30 p.m. latest on Wednesday, May 17, 1994 due to the statutory holiday During my absence, the following arrangements have been made for GRADUATION coverage of both my desk and the campus libraries: May 27-July 15 Aphrodite Hams, Acting College Librarian Aug 1-Aug 31 Phyllis Butler, Acting College Librarian The next graduation is being held on June 10, 1994 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre starting at 7:00 p.m. We expect approximately 500 graduates and 1500 guests and we will need help from instructors and CENTRICITY DEADLINE staff to make sure that the ceremony proceeds as smoothly as possible. We need ushers to escort guests to their seats, receptionists to collect invitations, assistants to help gown graduates amongst other "chores". Please note that the deadline for submissions for Centricity is every second Monday at noon. The next deadline date is May 30, 1994. The following are the deadline dates to the end of the If you would enjoy seeing year: your students walk across the stage and at the same time have some fun: June 13, 1994 June 27, 1994 VOLUNTEER. Previous experience is not necessary. There is no pay, but I guarantee you will enjoy the evening. Please join us by phoning Roseanne at 8314, by June 6, 1994. Thank you. S. Hartley Division Chair, Business July 11, 1994 July 25, 1994 August 8, 1994 August 22, 1994 September 5, 1994 September 19, 1994 October 3, 1994 October 17, 1994 October 31, 1994 November 14, 1994 November 28, 1994 December 12, 1994 S. Paterson for Centricity ARDUOUS VACATION ASSIGNMENTS I will be exploring the backroads of Europe for the months of June and July. Please contact Eva Sharell at local 8349 with any questions about CC LAMS. P. Butler Centre for Curriculum and Professional Development News Bulletin April 1994 Number 1 Welcome to the first issue of the Centre's News Bulletin. Most readers are familiar with our Newsletter which has been published three times per year since 1989 This new Bulletin will replace the Newsletter from time to time Both circulars will be published on an occasional basis This change gives us the flexibility to produce the appropriate type of document depending on the available information and resources We hope that you will find the News Bulletin to be a useful addition to the Centre's services Curriculum Development Provincially Initiated Curriculum Projects Locally Initiated Curriculum Projects The following projects are now complete and the products will be available as indicated' • ABE Advanced Level Earth and Environmental Sciences The Earth Materials and Water modules will be available for sale from the Open Learning Agency this summer. • ABE Fundamental Level Mathematics I. The three modules -A New Way to Look at Math, Natural Number Sense, and Natural Number Operations will be available for sale from the Open Learning Agency this summer • ABE Geometry Resources: This instructor package of tests and practice exercises will be available for sale from the Open Learning Agency this summer • ABE Science Experiments and Investigations with Minimal Equipment This is a student resource for laboratory skills required for entrance into first year The Deans Curriculum Committee meets on June 2, 1994 to adjudicate this year's proposals. The following completed projects are available for loan from the Resource Centre • Critical Thinking in Workplace Literacy Programs A Model for Curriculum Design: This study explores an inquiry method for workplace literacy education • Handheld Computer Tutorials. These tutorials assist forest technology students use four common software packages • Management Information and Decision Systems This report describes a two year program to prepare workers who will be able to assist organizations increase end-user productivity of information technology • Marine Emergency Duties' This course prepares workers in emergency survival procedures at sea • Preparation for Trades and Technology Program These university laboratory- science courses. It will be available for sale from the Open Learning Agency this summer • Analysis of Integrated Learning Systems and Their Use in Adult Basic Education Programs in British Columbia This report, which examines the six computer-based learning systems in use in BC, will be available for sale from the Open Learning Agency this summer • Clinical Dental Radiography The Curriculum Guide, Student Workbook, and Student Reference Manual will be available for sale from the Open Learning Agency this spring • Cultural Teaching Assistant Instructor Handbook Copies of this curriculum guide for a First Nations cultural are course guides for an access program • Supported Internship These resources are designed to prepare individuals with special learning needs to become reliable volunteers within agencies or fish hatcheries • Traditional Healing This guide for First Nations learners compliments existing academic programs The guide will also be available from the University College of the Fraser Valley Press Specially Initiated Curriculum Projects 1 Educational Technology Curriculum Projects The proposals for this special initiative funded by the Centre, are due by May 27, 1994 A committee consisting of Deans and Directors as well as SCOET representatives will meet in teaching assistant program are available for loan from the Resource Centre Ecosummer Expeditions This tounsm industry case study early June to select the projects to be funded 2 Internationalizing the Curriculum Projects The is available for loan from the Resource Centre following'products are available for loan from the Resource Electrical Work Competencies These seven new Year Three Competencies are now available from the Open • International Negotiation Case Studies Includes a Centre Learning Agency H-6, H-7, H-8, H-9,1-1,1-2, and M-3 Guidelines for Teaching Students with Disabilities This Case Book and Instructor's Manual • Introduction to South and Southeast Asia An outline guide, prepared by the BC Educational Association of Students with Disabilities, is now available from the Open Learning Agency Planer Maintenance 43 Competencies for the new • Mexico Study Tour Student Handbook and Images of Latin America: Syllabus Preparation for a study tour for a 200 level university transfer course apprenticeship program are now available from the Open • A Two Way Bilingual Program Student and instructor and an outline for a multidisciphnary course Learning Agency The remaining Competencies will be completed this summer resources for two courses pairing Japanese and Mandarin^ with ESL learners ^ Page 1 3 Native Education Curriculum Project • Aboriginal Perspective of the Natural Environment Copies are available for loan from the Resource Centre The book will also soon be published by Theytus Press 4 Gender Equity Curriculum Projects The Mimstn of Skills. Training and Labour have funded six projects which facilitate the effective participation of women in the postsecondary system t For further information on curriculum resources contact Sally Coates-Crews at the Resource Centre for loans, 387-6060, 387-9142fax, and for sales, call the Open Learning Agency, Marketing Department, 431-3210, 1-800-663-1653, 431-3381 fax Professional Development FAST FORWARD Media Showcase, May 25-26 at Capilano College, North Vancouver Participants can view Centre Events These events are presented by the Centre for Cumculum and Professional Development. ® Leadership Training for Great Teachers' Seminars and evaluate videos for specific curricula and professional development. Contact' Susan Weber, Advanced Education Media Acquisition Centre, 323-5533. Association of Women in Post-Secondary Education in BC AGM and Conference, June 3-5 at Bowen Island Resort Contact' Linda Coyle, Kwantlen College, 599-3277 Cooperative Learning Training Events, June 6-9 at BCIT Contact Joyce McEwan, Learning Resources Unit, BCIT, 432-8406 Native Adult Instructor Diploma Program, June to August at various locations throughout BC, YT and NWT Contact June 5-7, 1994 - Naramata Centre, Naramata, BC This training will provide participants with direct experience using the Great Teachers' seminar format and will concentrate on specific skills required to facilitate group discussions. It is designed for individuals responsible for enabling professional development within their institution • Instructional Skills Facilitator Development Institute June 7-12, 1994 - Naramata Centre, Naramata, BC . jA The theme of this year's Potlatch is i/ASS Metamorphosis' Embracing the Butterfly This event is intended for 1SWfacilitators and faculty who are ¦r ^ \. interested m becoming involved m | locally-based faculty professional development activities, • Pacific Management Development Institute June 19-23, 1994 - Bowen Lodge, Bowen Island, BC Participants at PMDI will focus on leadership development through learning by doing and having peers as role models and mentors Candidates are selected by their institutions Bonnie Andrew, K'noowenchoot Centre, 1-800-665-9972 BCACEA 1994 Conference, June 9-10 at Okanagan University College. Contact: Gary Dickinson, Okanagan University College, 762-5445 The Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education 14th Annual Conference, June 15-18 at SFU at Harbour Centre Contact Gary Poole, SFU Centre for University Teaching, 291-3910 Advanced Education Council of BC Conference and AGM: Re-Inventing Governance, June 16-18 at the University College of the Canboo Contact AECBC, 688- 3571 Other Events in BC • Canadian Association for Distance Education 10th Annual Conference, May 11-14 at the Hotel Vancouver Contact SFU Conference Services, 291-4910 • Canadian Association for Studies in Adult Education, May 12-14 at SFU Harbour Centre Contact. Mark Selman, SFU Continuing Studies, 291-5076 Improving Teaching Through Reflective Practice: Using Cases, Narratives and Stories, and Classroom Inquiry: A Working Conference for College Faculty, July 20-23 at UBC Contact Erin Anderson, AAHE Teaching Initiative (202) 293-6440, extension 42. Creative Conflict, August 15-18 at BCIT Contact Joyce McEwan, Learning Resources Unit, BCIT, 432-8406 Contact Judy Wilbee at the University College of the Cariboo for further information on professional development events presented by the Centre 828-5186 Centre Directory Centre for Curriculum and Professional Development Fifth Floor, 1483 Douglas Street Victoria British Columbia V8W 3K4 General Enquiries (604) 387-6065 Fax (604) 387-9142 387-6329 387-6329 356-0581 Keith Dunbar Heather Sproule Catnn Roach Curriculum Development Dennis Anderson Lynn Pipes Suzanne Birkland 387-6377 387-6119 387-6118 Professional Development Diane Morrison Judy Wilbee Cheryle Wilson 387-6378 828-5186 387-6!' Resource Centre and Publications JoAnne Pasquale Sally Coates-Crews Page 387-9628 387-6060 2 i I STANLEY CUP FINAL 1994 DontMiss the Game of the Year! International Education SodalClubinvitesyou&yourdassmates to be there for GAME 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals when Vancouver Canucks' win© or tose® to the New York Rangers! When: Tuesday, June 7,1994 Where: staff Cafeteria How: Giant TV Screen (3m/8ft - See every shot!) With: Rec. Leaders Connad Cone & Kelly Petit Win: Canuck T Shirts & Caps Doors open 5:00 p.m. Game Starts 6:00 p.m. Rec. Leaders will provide full game rules & infonmation, demonstrate THE WAVE and the finer points of the "body check"! There are only 125 spaces available to view this sold out game! Registration Fee: $5.00* "Fee covers workshop materials, Rec. Lders honorarium & equipment chrgs. fleuiet phdo 'avel Bute (righl) is (he Russian Rocket, but Greg Adams boosts Canucks" Ions nlo oibil Willi his senes-clinctiing double-overtime goal against (he Maple Leats holograph reprinted with permission from TTie Province, May 25M994. Please pay Registration Fee to the KEC cashier (4th floor, KEC) by: June 6,1994 legistration for this hockey workshop opens on Tuesday lay 31/94, for I.E. students-Thurs. June 2/94 for all VCC tudents & staff. Space is available on a first come, first served basis! For more info contact Steph Jewell, local 7010 f I