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Themed discussion group schedule
As we work to develop a new Strategic Plan, we need employees' thoughts on 7 key topics that are important to the future of Douglas College.
Beginning January 18 and running through February 10, a series of 7 face-to-face discussions will be held at each campus - 14 discussion events in total.
All employees are welcome to attend as many of these important discussion events as possible.
If you are unable to attend a particular face-to-face discussion group, you will be able to provide your thoughts prior to an event or read a summary of the proceedings, and provide your feedback, on the President's blog.
You can register for these sessions by email or by calling Melissa at 5440 or Laura at 5503. You can also register online.
Learning Technology (strategic planning discussion topic)
Monday, January 18, 4:15-6pm, Room 3408 New West (RSVP)
OR Wednesday, February 10, 4:15-6pm, Boardroom (B3011) David Lam (RSVP)
Join in a small group discussion about on-line and hybrid learning. Where should Douglas College seek to position itself in these areas and what infrastructure changes would be needed to support a change in strategic direction related to learning technologies? Sponsored by the President's Office.
Learner Pathways (strategic planning discussion topic)
Monday, January 18, 4:15-6pm, Boardroom (B3011) David Lam (RSVP)
OR Wednesday, February 10, 4:15-6pm, Room 3408 New West (RSVP)
Join in a small group discussion about how Douglas College can make its internal and external transfer pathways as open and clear as possible. Groups will also consider what types of educational partnerships should be fostered in university transfer and other areas. Sponsored by the President's Office.
Research and Scholarly Activity (strategic planning discussion topic)
Monday, January 25, 4:15-6pm, Boardroom (B3011) David Lam (RSVP)
OR Wednesday, February 3, 4:15-6pm, Room 3408 New West (RSVP)
Join in a small group discussion about how Douglas College can best strengthen research and scholarly inquiry capacity given that external funding is needed to support these activities. Comment about the range of scholarly activity, including applied and pure research and the scholarship of teaching and learning, that should characterize Douglas College. Sponsored by the President's Office.
Internationalization (strategic planning discussion topic)
Monday, January 25, 4:15-6pm, Room 3408 New West (RSVP)
OR Monday, February 8, 4:15-6pm, Boardroom (B3011) David Lam (RSVP)
Join in a small group discussion about the meaning of internationalization in a college environment. To what extent, and in what manner, should Douglas College pursue internationalization? Sponsored by the President's Office.
Community Responsiveness (strategic planning discussion topic)
Wednesday, January 27, 4:15- 6pm, Boardroom (B3011) David Lam (RSVP)
OR Monday, February 8, 4:15-6pm, Room 3408 New West (RSVP)
Douglas College has strong links to the community but the term "community" begs definition. Join in a small group discussion about a contemporary understanding of community and how Douglas College might better relate to community needs. What infrastructure changes would be needed to facilitate this? Sponsored by the President's Office.
Aboriginal Initiatives (strategic planning discussion topic)
Wednesday, January 27, 4:15-6pm, Room B2010 David Lam (RSVP)
OR Monday, February 8, 4:15-6pm, Room 1630/1640 New West (RSVP)
Douglas College currently has an office of Aboriginal Student Services, is moving toward having an Aboriginal gathering space, and, in some programs, has developed Aboriginal streams. Join in a small group discussion about what Douglas College should do to better meet the program and service needs of indigenous learners. Sponsored by the President's Office.
Service Excellence (strategic planning discussion topic)
Wednesday, January 27, 4:15-6pm, Room 3408 New West (RSVP)
OR Wednesday, February 3, 4:15-6pm, Room B2050 David Lam (RSVP)
Join in a small group discussion about the meaning of service excellence in a college environment. What steps are needed for Douglas College to fulfill its commitment to service excellence? Sponsored by the President's Office.