ALAN BARKLEY FROM THE DESK OF we EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FUND @ With only 3 weeks notice, the College has re- sponded to the Ministry’s announcement that the Fund for Excellence will be continued for 87-88. Meeting the deadline for October 24th, our proposals support several continu- ing and three new programs. Decisions for inclusion were based on the guidelines and intentions of the Excellence Fund, favouring proposals which were coherent, stand-alone programs that support the College’s goals. Consideration was also given to those propo- sals which would enable the College to al- leviate stress on our operating budget. Ministry by its deadline of August ’87 for po- tential implementation the Fall of 1988. Ken Hughes and the Graphic Design Department have also developed an exciting proposal for a Design Centre, akin to the business centres concept supported by the Ministry at various other colleges. The Design Centre, probably mounted in a rented space in downtown Van- couver, would bring together recent graduates and visiting designers to work on graphic design requests from community - groups or small businesses whose budget would otherwise preclude the use of desig- ners at market rates. Such a centre would Charles H. Scott Extallation. We are applying for continued support for the mobile studio and telecourse develop- ment for Outreach and continued support for’ the purchase of computers for our curriculum according to the plan submitted lasts Spring. In addition we are requesting funds to assist with the renovations to our Granville Island Campus that will help us address the over- crowding of classrooms and support areas as outlined in last month’s Space Committee Report. Included in this proposal is also some additional funding for the new facility at First and Fir to assist us with additional fit- tings and furniture for that building. Another proposal deals with the College need for pur- chases of technical equipment in the Graphic Design, Film and Video area. SPECIAL DESIGN PROPOSALS e We are submitting two proposals related to the future development of design. One is a proposal for a feasibility study to develop a proposal for an Industrial Design and Exhibi- tion Design program. This would enable us to develop a proposal for submission to the Kelly Wood provide advanced education and initial ‘real world’ practice in design for graduates of de- sign, bridging the gap between the educa- tional institution and the work force. It would also bring to the city outstanding interna- tional designers whose own work and ideas would be a stimulus to the professional de- sign community. The package of proposals sent to the Ministry is available to read in my office. GALLERY RENOVATIONS @ The ‘renovations completed this month will make the Gallery space more flexible, less cluttered and thus more sympathetic to a wide variety of exhibitions. The helical stair- case connecting the Gallery to the Faculty Lounge above has been removed and a new plywood sub-floor laid prior to the installa- tion of high-grade industrial carpet through- out. The carpet is being laid in the form of 30 inch tiles to make the maintenance and re- pairs to soiled or damaged tiles more economical. It is hoped that susbsequent stages of renova- tion will see several windows installed to i give some visual connection with the outside and provide a source for natural light. As well, the walls will be re-finished with a painted burlap covering which would reduce the visible damage done to the walls by suc- cessive installations. NEWS FROM SPACE e First and Fir Building Because of a building permit hitch between the City and the owners of the building, our intended occupancy date of mid-semester has been unavoidably postponed. January | is the new occupancy date with the month of December available to move and relocate furniture and equipment. * Granville Island Campus With the anticipated move of painting the ability to redistribute their 8,000 square feet on Granville Island became possible. I was concerned that a plan be developed which was a rational approach to matching needs to available space, bearing in mind the modest amount of space we were actually dealing with. The process has been lengthy because of the need for broad consultation and the process is not yet complete. Here is a sum- mary of the committee’s work to date. As | indicated in our first all-College meeting » on August 25, I appointed an advisory com- mittee consisting of Terry Johnson represent- ing Fine Art,Ken Hughes representing De- sign and Media, and Tom Kowall represent- ing Support and Administration. I asked the Space Committee to work with Charles Dob- son, as architectural consultant, to study ev- eryone’s space needs and then recommend a suitable redistribution of available space given the new facility at First and Fir. All groups in the College were subsequently asked to submit written statements of their space requirements. As a result, the Commit- tee received 46 pages listing 88 separate re? quests for space. The Committee began meeting on August 29 with the objective of trying to match the amount and kind of space available with the stack of requests it received. Over the course of numerous meetings, the Committee gen- erated many alternate plans for the whole College. Eventually it settled on a general schematic which seemed both an equitable distribution of space and a way of addressing the most pressing curricular and non-curricu- lar needs brought forth in the written submis- sions. To check that this schematic was on the right track, the Committee called in representa- tives from each area of the College. Each representative was asked for their reaction to a description of the schematic as it related to their area of the College. As the schematic-- with few exceptions--seemed to hold up under examination, it was presented to the Board on September 24, where it was ap- proved in principle. Since then the Space Committee has been re- vising the schematic to accommodate certain oversights that became apparent as a result of ee sag I TE Papeete inlet clade tedden a eked ir ea led hte nts chalet dade ls additional feedback from faculty, staff and student representatives. At this point we are just beginning Stage Two. During Stage Two, a member of the Space Committee and Charles Dobson will sit down with each department to work out the internal organization for their area. I should mention that we have ample time for everyone at the College to participate in this second stage. Because the move to First and Fir has been put forward to January, renova- tions to the Granville Island facility that would interfere with normal College opera- tions will have to be delayed until the sum- mer of 1987. Ina memo to follow, I will be detailing over- all space allocations and comparing these with the priorized requests received from each area of the College. SELF-STUDY ® The conclusion to the many months of College effort is taking place this semester with several public presentations. On Wednesday, October 20, the Chairs of the Self-Study Committees gave short sum- maries of their reports. On Thursday, November 13th at noon, the Steering Com- mittee will provide its summative overview of the various committee reports with time set aside for more audience participation. Students are encouraged to attend, listen and participate in the discussion. In early De- cember an external team appointed by the B.C. Council of Colleges for each institution to assess itself every five years on its methods of conducting itself. Less of a re- view of courses and programs, the self-study involves the whole College in a self-assess- ment of how a college works, or fails to work. Out of this process can come consen- sus as to College priorities as well as positive suggestions for improvements. NEW (AND REVISED) COMMITTEES ®@ Committees do a number of things. They can propose a camel when a horse was intended or they can bring together experienced people to shed new light on old problems.and open up channels of communication. This fall a number of committees have been formed or revised to respond to college » needs and concerns. An Admissions Advir- sory Committee was established to review and make suggestions for improving our en- trance requirements, with view procedures and relationships with other colleges. A Fun- draising Advisory Committee has been es- tablished to learn the feasibility of the Col- lege undertaking ways to increase the reve- nues to the college through gifts from the pri- vate sector. Of special interest will be the revival of the Health and Safety Committee. Chaired by Gail Carney, Studio Assistant in 3-D the committee consists of representatives of fac- ulty, staff, and administration. A student representative is also needed. Please contact Gail if you have the interest and the time to commit to this important group. {00 _ ACCORDING TO THE ACCOUNTING FIRM oF HONT, MARTIN, WooDstHUk, ANP GADGER; 300 oF THE 608 STUDENTS, OR 59% OF THE STUDENTS AT THIS INSTITUTION) VOTED IN THE STUDENT ELECTIONS. 9@ - FoR You STATISTICS FANATICS, HERE ARE Some TRULY WONDERFUL ANDO INTERESTING GRAPHS. | 104 a 21.1% aS > 6 1601 60 7) ey 15.8% 90-AA PANS TENS WN ah 40-4 a Aas “WN AN a . Em 55% 2 SAE te rape am ae 10.8% %o ie am TF x & s aan ean aS ES 3 : a ae (< ) Indicates ee stuaete in the dept. : t 8 : ‘ 8 OTAL «SCHOOL. VOT, eS = BY DEPARTMENT PAL OIE VOTING % By DEPARTMENT NAAAANAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARAAAAAAAAAAAAAARARARARARRRAAAAAS 4 Planer of me ARTS FROM THE DESK OF ALAN BARKLEY EXCELLENCE With only 3 weeks notice sponded to the Ministry's announ the Fund for Excellence will be continued for 87-88, Meeting the deadline for October 24th, our proposals support several continu ing and three new programs. Decisions for inclusion were based on the guidelines and intentions ofthe Excellence Fund, favour proposals which were coherent, stand-alo programs that support the College's goals Consideration was also given to those propo- sals which would enable the College to al Teviate stress on our operating budget IN EDUCATION FUND@ Charles H. Scott Extallation. We are applying for continued support for the mobile studio and telecourse develop: ‘ment for Outreach and continued support for the purchase of computers for ourcurriculum according to the plan submitted lasts Spring. In addition we are requesting funds to assist with the renovations to our Granville Island ‘Campus that will help us address the over- ‘crowding of classrooms and support areas as ‘outlined in last month's Space Committee Report. Included in this proposal is also some additional funding for the new facility at First and Firto assist us with additional tings and furniture for that building. Another proposal deals with the College need for pur ‘chases of technical equipment inthe Graphic Design, Film and Video area, SPECIAL DESIGN PROPOSALS We are submitting two proposals related t0 the future development of design. One is a proposal for a feasibility study to develop a ‘proposal for an Industrial Design and Exhibi tion Design program. This would enable us to develop a proposal for submission to the Ministry by its deadline of August 87 forpo- tential implementation the Fall of 1988. Ken Hughes and the Graphic Design Department have also developed an exciting proposal for ‘a Design Centre, akin tothe business centres ‘concept supported by the Ministry at various other colleges. The Design Centre, probably ‘mounted ina rented space in downtown Van couver, would bring together recent ‘graduates and visiting designers to work on ‘graphic design requests from community ‘groups or small businesses whose budget would otherwise preclude the use of desig: ners at market rates. Such a centre would provide advanced education and initial “real world’ practice in design for graduates of de- sign, bridging the gap between the educa- tional institution and the workforce. It would also bring to the city outstanding interna tional designers whose own work and ideas ‘would be a stimulus to the professional de- sign community. ‘The package of proposals sent tothe Ministry {s available to read in my office GALLERY RENOVATIONS ‘The renovations completed this. month will make the Gallery space more flexible, less cluttered and thus more sympathetic toa ‘wide variety of exhibitions, The helical stair cease connecting the Gallery to the Faculty Lounge above has been removed and a new plywood sub-floor laid prior to the installa tion of high-grade industrial carpet through. ‘out, The carpet is being laid inthe form of 30, inch tiles to make the maintenance and re- pairs 0 soiled or damaged tiles more ‘economical tis hoped that susbsequent stages of renova- tion will sce several windows installed 10 give some visual connection with the outside and provide a source for natural light. As well, the walls will be re-finished with a painted burlap covering which would reduce the visible damage done to the walls by sue- cessive installations, NEWS FROM SPACE First and Fir Building Because of a building the intended occupancy date of mid-semester has been unavoidably postponed. January 1 isthe new occupancy date with the month of, December available to move and relocate furniture and equipment G With the anticipated move of painting the ability o redistribute their 8,000 square fe ‘on Granville Island became possible. 1 was ‘concemed that a plan be developed which ‘was a rational approach to matching needs to available space, bearing in mind the modest amount of space we were actually dealing with. The process has been lengthy because of the need for broad consultation and the process is not yet complete. Here is a sum- ‘mary of the committee's work to date ranvlle Island Campus ‘mittee consisting of Terry Johnson repres ing Fine Art.Ken Hughes representing De sign and Media, and Tom Kowall represent: ing Support and Administration, asked the ‘Space Committee to work with Charles Dob- ‘Son, as architectural consultant, 1 study’ ev eryone's space needs and then recommend a ible redistribution of available space given the new facility at First and Fir, Al groups in the College were subsequently asked to submit written statements of their space requirements. Asa result, the Commit tee received 46 pages listing 88 separate re! {quests for space ‘The Committee began meeting on August 29 with the objective of trying to match the amount and kind of space available with the stack of requests it received. Over the course, ‘of numerous meetings, the Committee gen- crated many altemate plans for the whole College. Eventually it setled on a general schematic which seemed both an equitable distribution of space and a way of addressing the most pressing curricularand non-curricu- lar needs brought forth in the written submis ‘To check that this schematic was on the right, track, the Committee called in representa- tives from each area of the College. Each tive was asked for their reaction to a description of the schematic as it related 10 ir area ofthe College. As the schematic with few exceptions--seemed to hold up ‘under examination, it was presented to the Board on September 24, where it was ap- proved in principle ‘Since then the Space Committee has been re vising the schematic 10 accommodate certain oversights that became apparent asa result of additional feedback from faculty, staff and student representatives AC this point we are just beginning Stage ‘Two. During Stage Two, a member of the Space Committee and Charles Dobson will sit down with each department to work out the tion for their area. I everyone at the College to participate in this, second stage. Because the move to First and Fir has been put forward to January, renova- tions to the Granville Island facility that ‘would interfere with normal College opera tions will have to be delayed until the sum mer of 1987, Ina memo to follow, I will be detailing over all space allocations and comparing these with the priorized requests received from. ceach area ofthe College. SELF-STUDY . The conclusion to the many months of College effort is taking place this semester with several public presentations. On Wednesday, October 20, the Chairs of the Self-Study Committees gave short sum: tmaries of their reports. On Thursday, November 13th at noon, the Steering Com ‘will provide its summative overview various committee reports with time set aside for more audience participation ‘Students are encouraged to atend, listen and, participate in the discussion. In early De- ‘cember an extemal team appointed by the B.C. Couneil of Colleges for each institution to assess itself every five years on its rthods of conducting itself, Less of a re view of courses and programs, the self-study involves the whole College in a self-assess- ment of how a college works, oF fails 10 ‘work. Out of this process can come consen- sus. as to College priorities as well as positive Suggestions for improvements NE} ‘Committees do.a number of things. They can ‘propose a camel when a horse was intended ‘or they can bring together experienced ‘people fo shed new light on old problems and, ‘open up channels of communics This fall a number of committees have bbeen formed or revised to respond to college rneeds and concerns. An Admissions Advir- sory Committee was established to review and make suggestions for improving our en- trance requirements, with view procedures and relationships with other colleges. A Fun-