^jethbridge Community College UbraO" Lethbridge Community College //V> Vol: XXXVI Issue: 15 Wednesday, March 6, 2002 / 1NSIDL£THIS Rem instructional building^'' \\EF.K introduces new learning style By Chris Hibbard EndBavonr Staff Five Lethbridge Community College staff have returned from Phoenix, Arizona with new knowledge and concepts pertaining to the operation of the new instructional building. Last spring, Jean Valgardson, VP of Curriculum and Instruction went to Phoenix for an initial visit to look at two very similar high tech computers that wiU be used in efficiency of computii^S^S^^d'^"^ SHUTE schools, Glendale and Mesa b/mmunity An OVervieW of the college with the new instructional building under Colleges. construction (centre). The building will be ready for classes beginning next fall. From that visit came conjunction with classroom instruction. education. the base model for LCC's new building "It refines the outcome attached to "It felt good, and the students seemed to be fully operational by September. leaming methods," said Valgardson. to like it," said Walker. "Since our visit last spring, there were "Learners will have to Usten better in The trip was joint-funded by some details to be ironed out. We class, because when they leave a lecture professional development funds and figured we'd be better off to leam from they have the skills to practice. If they Valgardson's administrative budget. example than from trial and error," said haven't been paying attention they'll be The new LCC building houses a Valgardson. in trouble. But there are lab guides and commons lab with 160 computers, Along with Valgardson there was the instructional aides to help them in that breakout rooms for small group work, team leader for applied management, case." and four theatres which can be Gloria Dannoch, and three business and There are few schools in Canada that individually used or combined for a office administration instructors, Rob offer the same high-tech atmosphere very large one. Many of the computers Walker, Lori Cambeitz and Carolyn such as Ontario's Seneca College of are from three labs in the Cousins Clark. Applied Arts and Technology. building. The five staff members' three-day The staff instead chose to visit It also contains classrooms of special visit was to gather ideas and resources Phoenix due to familiarity from the visit design determined through think-tank regarding staffing and leaming method last spring and little difference in the discussion. The classrooms each have implementation to help students be money needed for the trip. fuU-technology accessibiUty and the successful. "We have some tech support in standard whiteboards for multipurpose "This trip gave us a better contact with Seneca but we've never advantage. understanding," said Clark. "It was very actually seen it," said Cambeitz. There are still a few concems before beneficial to be able to see the building "Glendale College fit our vision of what the building becomes operational such in use." we want." as computer usage scheduling and Instead of the present "classrooms The overall impression of the staff monitoring, but all involved are excited with computers" philosophy which can was that Glendale's students seemed to and positive that it will be up and be harmful to leaming, the new building respond well to the different style of effectively mnning on schedule. houses a conomons lab of 160 leaming and that it maximizes the 2 • WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2002 COLLEGE NEWS ENDEAVOUR LCC staff learn seruice tlie Disney way Trip to world-famous institute focuses on quality service at the college Disney Institute was intended to departments." employees, it goes to show that the BY PATRICK HARRIMAN focus on three main things: Hoover, who had originally college went to the best in the Endeawoiir staff preparation and training of staff, proposed to the executive group for business. analyzing LCC's environment, and tiie "All the people that worked there While the majority of Lethbridge how to service LCC's'business registrar's office to be more were vety well informed and Commuiuty College's students had a process. serviceable, ended up positive about the working fun-filled and relaxing reading week, "In the past we hadn't focused on influencing the environment," two of LCC's staff were off earning our quaUty of service towards guests group to expand "•"""•"•^^^ Nekich said. "The their ears at the Institute of Disney. of the college," Hoover said. "We the "Although it will probably be expectations for Registrar Linda Hooveir and human just tried to get things done in order proposal's focus piloted in a few departments the company are Resources'Barb ' to get things campus wide. at first, we hope to get very high and Nekich went to done." While a people are told the Disney In the past we hadn't A model of what majority of the positive feedback from those what they are Institute for a focused on our quality of was leamed at the program was departments.'' even before they three and a half service towards guests of the institute was indoors, the two - Barb Nekich apply." day program to presented at the LCC — —————— While Hoover leamhowto, ; college." -^ - Linda Hoover Planiung and representatives got and Nekich are improve the Commuiucations a taste of Disney "backstage". very enthusiastic about the model service levels at mmmmmmm^^n^m^ ^ Team (PACT) "They caU it backstage because we being implemented at the college, meeting on Feb. 5. got to see the actors and workers at they both beUeve that tine process coUege. "We hope to use it on an Disney before the theme park wiU never reach its best. "It was a phenomenal experience," institutionaUzed level," Nekich said. opened," Hoover said. "We leamed 'There will always be room for Nekich said. "We are excited that "Although it wiU probably be how they prepare everything for the improvement," Hoover said. "It may LCC gave us the great opportunity to piloted in a few departments at first, park and were able to ask them get better and better but we will attend this program.'* we hope to get positive feedback questions while they were doing so." always be measuring against the The prograni provided by the from those With the park having over 55,000 three main focuses." ATTENTION YOUNG DRIVERS! 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Nadine Goodstriker wanted." *Young drivers can save up to 25% off their Auto Insurance with these discounts: "Students want to get jobs. They The hiring of an aboriginal • Good Student Discount • Driver Training want to get on," she said. employment specialist has led to • Multicar Discount • Multiline Discount However, Goodstriker informed the increased use of the employment Call my office or email me for more details on our Discounts for Young Drivers. board that this figure was based on resource centre by 120 per cent over Harley D. Phillips, Agent statistics covering only two years. 18 months. This underlines a point 444-5th Avenue South Suite 102 "There is a lack of stats...Students made by Goodstriker. "By employing Lethbridge, AB have to self-identify on graduating." aboriginal people, you will enjoy 403-381-6383 According to figures supplied by increased exposure to aboriginal clien­ [email protected] Statistics Canada, 920,000 young tele. To have more aboriginal staff on STATE FARM Uke a good neighbour. State Farm Is there: aboriginals are due to enter the work campus would act as a support net. It P01128 CN 06/01 force across the country by 2006. would give the students a sense of In the same period, 2.6 million importance." sKitcfarin.com SI.Ill' F.irni MiiUi,]l Auli.nHitiiii' Insiii .irui-C()m|i,iiiv • Cin.idi.in H.MII flllit'i' St.ii bcin iiii|li. Or "baby boomers" will retire. It's time to start thinking about convocation... If you expect to meet graduation requirements by the end of the 2001/2002 academic year, you must complete an "Application to Graduate" in Student Services as soon as possible. Gown Rental - If you plan to attend Convocation on Friday, April 26, you must rent a gown at th LCC Bookstore. Cost before April 1 is $17 + GST After April 1 the gown rental cost is $22 + G Students who order their gowns before April 1 will have iheir name entered in a draw to win prized Convocation Information & Invitations - Detailed informations sheets and invitations will be available in Student Services by April 1, 2002. ii.-:C' ^rgiii&f^.' CONVOCATION 2002 APRIL 26, 2 002 ENDEAVOUR CAMPUSBEAT WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2002 • 3 Crisis Blisters Lethbridge Co; it^poJ[le|e4s £ittiZ(Bm§Diop? i|i^iil(e^d- ..The Southem Alberta Ethnic iiag'ld^tiie'ar^st o: ^i:4ss|fpb|lble Association will,b^,h^yi«^classes to fca'.l^^aseM^te ihenh of vandal- prepare \j^MS&^i^^s^iiS> for the :ismf|'..c- Kding sustained •:-ryi iaMiaa his^^ an estimate ^ith of damage goyeni-fl' to lis ihteriof ghts^>h4y''t The incident occurred on Feb 10 ;, ^tween 8 and 9 p.m.