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Capilano College business
instructor, Paul Cubbon, had a
“tite” bulb moment back in 2002
when he devised a concept for
a new way of learning in the —
classroom. The idea was
considered to be worth iia
because it appeared tobe
relatively simple, quick,

affordable, and yet had the
potential to significantly impact
the learning experience. The _
LITE classroom, located in the =
Library building, allows the

@ instructor to guide learners

from one environment. to the

other (Web work groups: to
vocalist/pianist, conventional class style), all

Shannon Thue, a within one physical room.

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interactive technology —

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chia eae Studies program, is is a hybrid physical structure of

Twenty-three-year-old

Education Council
update
Submitted by Dr. Frank Harris

Education Council gave final
approval to the Animation Institute
at the May meeting. Council was
concerned about naming some

Recent retiree, Sharon Feyer, was honoured
for outstanding customer relations at the

2004 employee recognition event. nrigmaiis-as Thetitate and asked the winner of CBC Radio-Canada’s a traditional yer ned
Instructional Management to first JAM Award. CBC Radio-Canada et dees ne ste cot of
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Employees recommend naming conventions created this new award to .
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; across the College. Council gave encourage young jazz students : oh
recognized ko Gul Ga dc ee ee innovation will have a significant

extensive consideration to the
Three Year Institutional Service Plan _ the CBC/Radio-Canada Jazz Award ii sitaretaiuetciiei paves

2004-2007 for the College and of Merit — or JAM — the award sii penilaticeis

recommended a variety of alterations  "@cognizes exceptional performance pte ee opie = ee
and academic achievement by ee

a musician studying jazz at the eee hard to put together ae
college level. As the winner, Barista-style computer classroom.
Shannon will receive a showcase No other educational institution

on a plan to be developed. In performance at the CBC/Radio- ks oe a z is ag
iti ; Canada Studio One Jazz series learning in this way.

addition, Council recommended an i

internal program to mentor new as part of the TD Canada Trust Full details online

employees; using more local Vancouver International Jazz

services; increasing the coverage Festival. She will also receive

of financial aid; and expanding a studio-produced demo CD and

opportunities for faculty exchange. CBC's $1,000 Galaxie Rising Star
Award. “Capilano College has a

Approximately 60 people were on
hand to see College employees
recognized for longtime service at
the 2004 employee recognition event
held at the North Vancouver campus
on May 20. In addition, five College
employees were recognized for
outstanding service and outstanding
customer relations. Recognized for
outstanding customer relations were
Sharon Feyer, who recently retired
from the College, and Sandra Cooper,
who works as a support staff member
in Disability Services. Recognized

and additions. Perhaps the most
major change recommended was the
addition of the goal of practicing
environmental stewardship, based

in the outstanding college service Full details of the May and June track record of working with

category were Vikki Van Weert, Ed Council meetings can be found the best jazz musicians in the

executive assistant to dean of in June’s online informer. country,” said Joan Andersen,

Business, Catherine Vertesi, director of CBC Radio for British

and two instructors from the Columbia. “We are very pleased

School of Business, Charlene Hill to be associated with the College Students gather around the computer

and Mary Ann Van Horn. and its music program.” terminals in one of the new LITE -

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