PAUC Meeting

Hello to you all,
I have been a bit lax in my posting every two weeks.  I will keep everyone updated over the summer through the blog of changes coming up and what to expect in the fall.

First new news - We hosted the latest PAUC meeting on campus last Friday.  It was a great meeting with lots of insight into how the other institutions across Alberta are fairing in the new budget scenario.  Some are better, some are worse.  As of right now we are status quo for September, work loads are set for next year and if you haven't received your schedule for next year yet, talk to myself or Roxanne. On a side note, I was nominated and accepted the role of Chair of this committee.  With some major new opportunities with Alberta Ed. moving forward, I think that this committee can have a major influence on how the over-age students gain there high school education.  This new collaboration could be a major step forward between the two sides of the fence.  Now we just have to make it work. 

We have a very large cohort of spring students this year with over 100 new course registrations in the spring.  This is a large increase from last year.  Thanks to all of you who are teaching this spring.

We will be starting renovations in the AN1700 offices in a couple of weeks.  For all of us who reside in this area, we will need to be packed and ready for moving before the end of June.  There will be help moving the materials, but Clarence has asked that it be boxed and mover ready before you leave in May.

I hope that everyone take advantage of the May 22nd event.  It is your opportunity to provide input into the strategic direction of the college moving forward.  There will be no talk of cuts or budgets at this meeting, but it will focus on the future direction of the college. 

I hope you all are having a fantastic spring!  Enjoy the sunshine and I will send out another update in a couple of weeks.

Best
Scott