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DECEMBER 3, 1991

FACULTY DEVELOPMENT

SAFE TRAVEL AND HAPPY TEACHING,
MARLENE

As most of us are gearing down (or up!) for the Christmas
vacation, Marlene LeGates, History, is packing her
belongings and making final arrangements for what promises
to be an exciting experience for Spring 92. Marlene is going
on exchange to Towson State University in Maryland where
she will be teaching third year History courses. Douglas
Martin, Professor and Chair of the History Department at
Towson State University, will be teaching History 111,
Canada since Confederation and History 209, History of the
Native People of Canada here at the College. While he is in
the Western Region, Dr. Martin hopes to complete his
research on a comparative study of Indian participation in the
mainstream economies of B.C. and Washington State, 1850-
1940. I hope as many of you as possible will welcome
Douglas Martin to the College and make his stay enjoyable
and worthwhile.

Marlene and Doug will be exchanging houses which facilitates
the move for both of them but which was not a prerequisite
for the exchange. This exchange did not come easily for
Marlene. Two years ago when she applied for one, she listed
six institutions to which she would like to go. Of those, four
indicated interest but no more, and one called to say they
would have her if she came for free! (Yes, some people do go
for free. Believe it or not, we have had offers which we have
not been able to accommodate!)

The Community College Exchange Program will still accept
applications for year-long faculty exchanges for 1992-93 but
if you are interested you must hurry. Applications can be
made at any time for short term exchanges. For further
information or to obtain an application form, contact Ruth
D’Hollander, local 2919.

FRESHEN UP!

Have you ever wanted to try something out before you did it
in the classroom? Here’s your opportunity.

Have you ever wanted to see what your lessons look like from
the student perspective? Here’s your opportunity.

Have you ever wanted to receive good constructive feedback
from your peers about your teaching? Here’s your
opportunity.

There are still three spots available in the Instructional Skills
Workshop which is to take place December 16-19. This
stimulating four-day workshop is designed to help you
revitalize as you focus on your teaching skills. If you are
interested in attending, call Ruth D’Hollander, 2919.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU

The Faculty Development Committee works on your behalf and
wants to hear about the successes you are eager to share, the
classroom challenges you would like help with, or suggestions you
may have for enhancing your own professional development or that
of your colleagues.

.The.committee meets. regularly in the second Thursday.Meeting

Block of each month in B135. Chaired by the Faculty
Development Liaison, Ruth D’Hollander, its function is to plan
and implement professional development seminars; adjudicate
nominations for awards; disseminate information; and otherwise
provide professional development opportunities for faculty.

If you have information to share or questions you would like
answered concerning instructional and professional development,
don’t hesitate to contact any of the following committee members:

Nancy Boyd, Studio Art

Robert Camfield, Biology

Ruth D’Hollander, Achievement Resource Centre
Peter Kellington, Media Resources

Cam McKie, Business Management

George Modenesi, Library

Marie Toompuu, Counselling.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AWARDS
The Faculty Development Committee is pleased to announce the
following awards:

Paul Avery, Psychology, $1000 to work with the Population and
Community Development Association in Bangkok, Thailand,
August to December, 1991. ;

Mark Battersby, Philosophy, $930 to present at a conference at
Montclair State College, New Jersey, October 31 - November 2,
1991.

Liz Moffitt, Music Therapy, $624 to present at the National
Association for Music Therapy in San Diego, November, 1991.

Robert Campbell, $280 to attend the launching of his book,
Demon Rum or Easy Money: Government Control of Liquor in
British Columbia from Prohibition to Privatization, published by
Carleton University Press in Ottawa.

‘The next round of conference and research grants will be
adjudicated early next February. If you are thinking of applying,
look for more details on this page after the Christmas break.