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Informer

FACULTY DEVELOPMENT Diane Blaney

I missed the deadline for this month’s Informer but our editor has kindly given me this half page. I must be brief.

Spring Grant Applications

The committee has established a deadline for the spring grant adjudication process. Any applications you may wish to make must be received in my office no later than

FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 1994 in order to be considered in

this adjudication round. Detailed information regarding eligibility for either a Research or Conference/Workshop grant can be found in your copy of the Faculty Development Handbook which was circulated in the fall. Application forms can be found in the back of the Handbook or a supply should be on file with your Divisional Assistant.

May Professional Development Days

Dates have been tentatively set for our annual May Days. Mark your calendars for May 17-19 for workshops on teaching/learning technique topics. As a Media Showcase

has been booked at Capilano for May 25-26, the committee will attempt to plan some computer skill workshops during this second week as a complement to the event.

Upcoming Conferences and Workshops

@ Check your Newsletter from the Centre for Curriculum and Professional Development for a listing of various interesting sessions throughout North America.

@ Canadian Association for Distance Education - an audio conferencing site - A Beginners Guide to E-Mail and Computer Conferencing -(using the Internet) Jan 27. Contact Jim Bizzocchi - reservations are required.

@ The Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education - 14th Annual Conference in Vancouver - June 15-18, 1994.

@ Perspectives on Learning - Vancouver conference February 17-19, 1994.

Exchange and Overseas Appointment

¢@ State University of New York - College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill - exchange areas include business, computer, ECE, horticulture and landscape.

@ Staff Development Officer in Colombo, Sri Lanka (World University Service of Canada).

Contact me at 2364 for detailed information.

Classified

LOST - Hilary Clark has lost a poster, The Look of Music, & reference book, The Book of Costume, by Millia Davenport, during an office move. If you know their whereabouts please phone Hilary at 926-3030.

HOME RENTAL WANTED - Reliable woman wishes to rent home/suite for herself and well

behaved dog. East LN @ A \\_ Vanc, North Bby or North Shore. Prefer by end of Feb. Excel- lent long-term tenant. Refs available. Judith, local 2965.

FOR SALE - Three- piece sectional, large, grey, comfortable with a high back, good, clean condition. $175. Elizabeth, loc. 2088, Tues, Thurs or Fri.

y \ Other times please call a (? _M& Jessica, 298-5350.

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