(i,Uod.x.-c^xS VOLUME 2 : NUMBER 17 : APRIL 27, 1984 A NOTE FROM DENTAL ASSISTING MAY 1984 VCC-VAfJGOUVtli VOCATIONAL INSTIIlf", LIBRARY ...A picture is worth a thousand words? Apparently, ad language should be kept simple. One advertiser found that 43% of consumers surveyed didn't know what the word "obsolete" means. A brewer found that many customers thought "lagered" meant "tired". Proctor and Gamble had to drop "concentrated" from its ads because many readers thought it meant "blessed by the pope"... A MODEL FOR WI DRAFTING VCC/WI is currently overseeing the installation of a model in one of its Drafting classrooms. You might suspect that this would be simple enough, but this model isn't very portable. In fact, it measures 15' X 5'6" X 4' and virtually needs a room of its own. The model is a 3/8" = 1' scale model of the B.C. Forest Products' Crofton #3 Paper Machine. Valued at between $500,000 and $600,000, the model was produced and donated to WI by H.A. Simons International Limited, and was made available to us courtesy of B.C. Forest products, who commissioned its construction. The model represents 8,000 man-hours of labour; with design and production managed by Mr. Kosmos Galos of H.A. Simons. The model is special not only in terms of its dimensions and the labour involved in its production, but also as an instructional tool. It illustrates in concrete, visual terms the integration of the process flow in a paper machine with the structural, electrical and mechanical components. To further enhance its illustration of these inter¬ relationships, the model has removable sections and modules which expose functions and structures not readily visible from the exterior. The model will be well utilized as an aide to instruction in a number of program areas. In particular, since the model depicts the industrial application which is the project topic in the Drafting Department's process piping and materials handling program, the model will enable students to have a direct visual correlative for their working drawings. In addition, since the model's process piping system is colour coded, when the Computer Assisted Drafting program begins in the fall, its students will be able to use this model as a reference for producing colour layering in their drawing projects. VCC/Vancouver Vocational Institute, and the Drafting Department in particular, would like to express their appreciation to both B.C. Forest Products and H.A. Simons for this donation and their ongoing interest in Vancouver Community College. mmouvm COMMUNITY Vancouver L/* Vocational Institute LIBRARY FILMS May 01 (11:45 in the Library Screening Room) DAVID AND BERT The story of two remarkable old-timers on Vancouver Island who have been friends for over forty years; both are in their eighties and show an enviable zest for life. Chief David Frank teaches the ancient Indian songs and dances of his people to some sixty grandchildren. Bert Clayton still backpacks his prospector's gear through high mountain bush. The reminisce and philosophise and give us a perspective of B.C. that is rich and filled with humour. NAILS A tribute to industrial art. Contrasts the smith production of nails with today's modem production lines. Fascinating designs and patterns emerge in an environment not ordinarily associated with art, and the relationship between the individual and his work is highlighted. WORKING IN POETRY AND MUSIC As part of the 1984 National Book Festival Project, the WI Library is sponsoring a noon-hour recital of poetry readings and music from approximately 12:00 to 13:30 on Wednesday, May 2, 1984. A number of well known local poets and musicians will be contributing their talents and all staff and students are invited to attend. The event will be held in the Main Mall at WI, immediately adjacent to the Hami1ton/Dunsmuir Street entrance. RESULTS FROM THE BLOOD DONOR CLINIC The number of people willing to donate blood at the last clinic numbered 192, and from that number 173 pints of blood were collected. Many thanks to those who gave of themselves. GRADUATION NEWS The following motion was passed at the Graduation Committee Meeting held on 1984 04 11: "... that only those students who have completed their training at the Vancouver Vocational Institute be invited to the graduation ceremonies." For example, a student who completes a 'Basic' portion of a program, and who is continuing on in an advanced program, will not be invited to the graduation ceremonies after just the 'Basic' portion. This student instead will be invited to the graduation ceremonies after completion of the 'Advanced' program. Also, the committee would like to advise all department heads that it is appropriate for "acknowledgements" of departmental awards to be made at the graduation ceremonies. JOB OPPORTUNITY LANGARA - Library Assistant 1 : Library Processing Department. Competition Number 23-04-84. This is a temporary position until approximately August 24, 1984. Closing date is April 30, 1984. SPECIAL VISITOR - KING EDWARD CAMPUS On Friday, May 4, 1984, Dr. John Roueche, noted lecturer and author on community college issues, will be at King Edward campus to meet and work with faculty, administrators and board trustees of VCC, BCIT, Capilano and Douglas Colleges. Dr. Roueche has written over 200 books, articles and monographs on college education and has spoken to over 900 colleges and universities since 1970, including several in Alberta and Ontario, and has twice addressed the ACCC and the Canadian Adult Education Association. His more recent books include Holistic Literacy in College Teaching (1980), A New look at Successful Porgrams for Low-Achieving Students (1983), and Beacons for Cange: An Innovative Outcome Model for Community Colleges (1983). Last year he received the Outstanding Learned ARticle Award from the U.S. Education Press Association and has several Teaching Excellence awards among his numerous citations. The morning session from 09:00 to 11:30 in the KEC auditorium is a talk to faculty and administration dealing with the challenge to excel in a time of restraint. A limited number of tickets for this session is available for interested individuals or departments. Contact Grant Kelly at King Ed, Local 504 for details. SPRING AND SUMMER INSTRUCTOR'S DIPLOMA PROGRAMS Some notes on the structure of the diploma programs: - effective April 2, 1984, the course fees for all individual I.D. courses increased to $225.00 per course plus $10.00 for materials; - the minimum number of participants per course has been set at 12; - steps have been implemented to individualize all four courses for those participants residing in locations where the possibility of reaching minimum class size does not exist. For specific questions on assignments, course content and other concerns, the I.D. staff will be available on May 3rd from 09:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 17:00, and on May 4th from 09:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:30. The contacts are: David Little : 222-5228 David Little : 222-5228 and Bonnie McGregor : 222-5239 I.D. 103 "Design § Use of Instructional Media" Kerry Elfstrom : 222-5220 and Mai Hoskin : 222-5220 I.D. 101 "Preparing for Instruction" I.D. 102 "Elements of Instruction" I.D. 104 "Evaluation of Learning" Bonnie McGregor : 222-5239 continued I.D. PROGRAM INFORMATION continued Contacts: General course scheduling, summer session registration and course completion information Laura Ware : 222-5220 On-site course planning, course fees, program time limits Nigel Macklin : 222-5277 Admission requirements and procedures, advanced credit, and challenging courses Sandy McGechaen : 222-5222 In the Spring Session the following courses will be offered at V.V.I.: I.D. 103 "The Design and Use of Instructional Media" #3422 Fridays (17:00 to 22:00) and Saturdays (09:00 to 16:00) from April 27th to May 26th Room #828, eighth floor, New Tower. Instructor : K. Elfstrom I.D. 104 "Evaluation of Learning" #3423 Saturdays (09:00 to 16:00) from April 28th to June 9th Second Level, next to Assembly Hall. Instructor : Brian Thorn To date, the scheduled Summer Courses are: I.D. 102 July 3rd - July 15th or July 16th - July 27th I.D. 103 July 3rd - July 13th or July 16th - July 27th I.D. 104 July 16th - July 20th or July 30th - August 3rd All of these courses will be held on the campus at U.B.C. and please register for any of these courses before June 15th, 1984 to guarantee the attendance of a minimum of 12 participants per class. All courses are $235.00 and cheques should be made payable to the University of British Columbia. Fees and registration should be mailed to: Instructor's Diploma Program Centre for Continuing Education 5997 lona Drive Vancouver, B.C. V6T 2A4 For further information contact Laura Ware at 222-5220. Application forms for both the Spring and Summer courses are available from Dr. Lamoureux.