Submitted by Dr. Frank Harris

At the November meeting,
Education Council gave approval
in principle to six new programs:
Oil Spill Management program
citation; Mountain Bike certifi-
cate; Foundations for Illustration
and Design certificate; Advanced
Illustration certificate; Advertising
Design certificate; and Exhibit
Design certificate.

Dr. Bill Gibson reported the
College has decided that waitlists
will no longer be gathered during
registration. Instead, if a class
fills and students withdraw, the
available space will be filled on a
first-come, first-served basis.

Terry Byrnes reported the
Diversity committee is planning a
celebration for November 15, and a
diversity week in March 2006 with

Report from Ed Council

an essay contest. The committee is
exploring possible space for quiet
meditation and individual prayer.

Rae Nickolichuk and Cheryl
Schreader were elected to the
Education Council Curriculum
committee.

Christine Ellis reported the
Planning committee has been
looking at ethical purchasing for
the College. Council decided the
matter needs consideration and
postponed discussion to a future
meeting.

For Education Council minutes,
resolutions, guide booklets and
other information go to the
College intranet/administration/
minutes/education council. For
program approval and other forms,
go to intranet/forms.

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