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FEBRUARY 27, 1991

Internal Evaluation Steering Committee News

The Internal Evaluation Steering Committee is an ongoing committee whose membership is appointed for a one-year term. The mandate of the Committee is to continue the annual evaluation process within the institution. The Committee’s activities for the 1990/91 term combine recommendations from previous committees, and new initiatives in keeping with its role. The Committee consists of cross-College representation:

Randi Duke Janet Mee Marie Toompu Jo Dunlop Darlene Rentz Janet Waters Richard Longworth Nancy Ricker Dave Woolley

This year’s committee has focused its attention on three major areas. First, we are reviewing the recommendations from last year’s Internal Evaluation Committee and will be reporting back to the College on progress to date. As part of this process, we will be following up on any outstanding issues from last year’s report.

During the fall term, the Committee redistributed the Roueche-Baker College Climate survey which had been originally distributed in 1988. The results are now in and present some interesting findings. A report has been circulated to the College community. Members of the committee would be happy to receive comments and answer questions.

A major activity for the Committee this year results from a previous recommendation to review the “Administration.” After discussing the possible ways of accomplishing this most difficult task, we have decided to look at administrative processes as they relate to the teaching-learning process and the health and well-

‘being of the working environment.

A great deal of effort has been undertaken by the Committee to develop a method for accomplishing this goal. It has not been an easy task. We have, however, decided to look at this in a two- step process. The first step which we are currently working on is the development of a matrix which identifies major administrative processes. This matrix will be circulated to the College community shortly. Once information has been gained on areas of concern or difficulty within these administrative processes, the Committee will further study specific issues that are brought to their attention. We expect this process to be ongoing; however, our goal is to complete the matrix and receive the initial feedback by the end of March. The second step of the process will involve the use of focus groups.

For further information on the Committee’s work, please feel free to contact any Committee member. Your input and ideas are most welcome.

Healthstyles

March is Nutrition Month

In the coming issues we will have some facts and tips about important dietary issues that are the current “hot items” in the news, starting with cholesterol.

What is Cholesterol?

It is a type of fat that is a vital part of every body cell. In the blood it travels in a package coated with protein. “Bad” cholesterol (LDL) has a thinner protein coating than “good” cholesterol (HDL). LDL stays in the blood stream and deposits itself on artery walls as “plaque,” eventually narrowing and blocking the openings of the arteries. HDL carries cholesterol out of the bloodstream.

Reducing Cholesterol

Saturated fat raises the level of cholesterol and can cause arterial plaque, so it’s important to reduce the intake of saturated fat by making dietary choices of low-fat as well as low-cholesterol foods.

Some fat-fighting choices:

Keeping your blood cholesterol under control is one of the

keys to a healthy heart.

1) Use very little butter, margarine and salad oil or choose calorie reduced products.

2) Choose skim or 1% milk, cottage cheese, low fat yogurt, and cheese with 15% or less butterfat.

3) Small servings of meat, fish and poultry. Extra tip: remove poultry skin.

4) Go easy on fast foods and baked goods.

What about eggs? Eggs are okay in moderation (2-3/week) but if blood cholesterol is already high, eggs may have to be restricted.

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Payless Will Cost You More

The College policy of towing illegally parked vehicles is now being strictly enforced. Payless Towing patrols the campus roadways and parking lots regularly and have been towing vehicles found outside designated parking areas, at the owner’s risk and expense.

If your vehicle has been impounded, here’s how you can reclaim it:

1. Call Payless at 988-4176 and make arrangements with the dispatcher to either have someone go down to open the storage compound or have the truck driver pick you up outside the N Building cafeteria. It is important to call first, as the compound may be unmanned or drivers may not be available to pick you up.

2. Pay. the Payless representative by cash, VISA or MasterCard. Cheques are not accepted. The current charge is $35 for the first day and $5 for each additional day.

If you have special parking requirements, contact: Health Services Nurse, local 2964; Special Needs Advisor, local 2104; or your administrator.