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2008 Articulation Committee Meeting Summary
The following is a short summary of the minutes submitted by each articulation committee for meetings held in 2008. Each year, BCCAT collects and reviews these minutes, and prepares a short summary of each set of minutes received. This annual meeting summary provides a brief and broad overview of the activities and issues articulation committees discuss in their meetings over the year.
ABE Computer Studies Working Group
2008 Meeting: Unknown
Chair(s): Bryan Richards, Thompson Rivers University
Minutes have not been received for this meeting.
ABE Education and Career Planning Working Group
2008 Meeting: Native Education Centre, Vancouver
Chair(s): Vena Hachkevich of Northwest Community College
This year's focus was a continuation from the previous year, where we discussed and sought advice about how our institutions can better attract, retain, and ensure that Aboriginal Students feel welcomed, and valued in our institutions. William Lindsay from Aboriginal Student Services at UBC shared his experiences in his roles as an Aboriginal educator for ten years, as an Aboriginal graduate student (Ph.D.), and now as an administrator in the "big house/university" for Aboriginal students. The sharing and update portion of the meeting highlighted the varied modes and methods used by the EDCP departments to tailor courses to learners needs.
ABE English Working Group
2008 Meeting: March 6 & 7, Vancouver Community College
Chair(s): Lesley Watts, North Island College
This year's agenda was very full as four courses came forth for articulation. Time was set aside, however, on the Thursday afternoon to do resource and idea sharing. There was consensus amongst all of the members that this is one of the most inspiring and useful aspects of these meetings. Activities such as a comparison of cross-institutional marking practices, discussions of materials and approaches to instruction for First Nations students, literary circles and conversion assignments, were all met with great interest.
ABE First Nations Working Group
2008 Meeting: Unknown
Chair: Ron Johnston, Vancouver Community College
Minutes have not been received from this committee since 2006.
ABE Fundamental Working Group
2008Meeting: February 27-29, Vancouver Community College
Chair(s): Marilyn Smithshoek, Douglas College
Discussion items included an update from the Ministry, institution reports, introduction of a new assessment tool from CCL, a guest speaker from Literacy BC, feedback on CCL's assessment tool, more institution reports, a chair's report, course number changes, co-chair elections, and current math levels and math outcomes.
ABE Mathematics Working Group
2008 Meeting: February 28 & 29, Camosun College
Chair(s): Robert Ferro, Yukon College
Costa Karavas, Vancouver Community College
Discussion items included reports, updates, articulating new courses, outcomes for business and technical math courses, provincial exams, new math initiatives, software/technology use in teaching, the committee web page, access courses for trades, HRSDC skill plans, and elections for co-Chairs. The next meeting will be March 5th and 6th at VCC (City Centre campus), Vancouver.
ABE Science Working Group
2008 Meeting: March 13 & 14, Capilano University
Chair(s): Gary Lawrence, Vancouver Community College
The ABE Science articulation committee has been hard at work reviewing and revising the ABE core science curriculum (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and General Science) for the past three years. The focus of this year's meeting at Cap College was Physics as well as the completion of Chemistry. To date both Chemistry and Physics have been successfully reviewed and revised. A lot was accomplished and the teams were remarkably productive given the short timeframe. The focus of next year's meeting will be Biology. The meeting will be held at Vancouver Community College March 12th and 13th 2009.
ABE Social Science Working Group
2008 Meeting: March 27 & 28, Vancouver Community College
Chair(s): Carol Schoen, Capilano University
The main work for the committee this year was to continue to rewrite outcomes for the ABE Articulation Guide. Subject specific areas worked for the remainder of the meeting rewriting outcomes. Areas agreed to finalize wording and details via email. Finally, the committee agreed that a closer relationship with the English Articulation Committee and First Nations Committee would be invaluable to improve social science courses. Representatives from both committees will be invited to the 2009 meeting. In addition, the group felt that it was essential to have both a Ministry representative and the Steering Committee Chair come to future meetings to provide an report, update and discuss current information related to articulation and Adult Basic Education.
ABE Steering Committee
2008 Meeting: April 24, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Chair(s): Hillary Rourke, Douglas College
This year's discussions included institution reports, Ministry priorities and plans, a BCCAT update, ABE courses in the transfer guide, ABE information in Education Planner, provincial outcomes survey, working group reports, committee elections, the Steering Committee manual, institution status changes, advertising, and student completion rates.
Adult Education
2008 Meeting: March 11, University of the Fraser Valley
Chair: Ian Hunt, University of the Fraser Valley
Discussion items included the ISW advisory committee, VCC's Instructor Diploma Program, UVic's CACE program, background of the Adult Education BA degree, the Secondary Education Diploma Program, an overview of BCCAT, future AC meetings and exploring on-line meeting formats, interpretations of the Education Professions Act by the BC College of Teachers, and development of a website for articulating introductory level adult education courses.
Adult Special Education
2008 Meeting: February 20, Empire Landmark Hotel, Vancouver
Chair(s): Laverne Thompson, Capilano University
Members reported on new developments in ASE program offerings. Kathy O'Donnell from VCC gave a presentation of the new Hospitality Careers program currently proposed. Each representative addressed how their college ASE Department is addressing the topic of transition from high school. Glenda Sharpe from Disability Services Articulation committee reported to us on the key issues being faced by this sister articulation group. We agreed to write a letter to AVED to support North Island College's ASE Department's proposal to host a pilot program for students with learning difficulties.
Adventure Tourism
2008 Meeting: May 8, Chateau Fairmont Whistler
Chair(s): Gilles Valade, Thompson Rivers University
Minutes have not been received for this meeting.
Agriculture/Horticulture
2008 Spring Meeting: June 12, Thompson Rivers University
Chair(s): Rob Welsh, Capilano University
This year's discussions included elections, standardized exams, IPM exams, institution name changes, information sharing and institution updates. The next meeting is proposed for November at University of the Fraser Valley but has not been confirmed.
2008 Fall Meeting: Unknown
Chair(s): Michelle Nakano, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Minutes have not been received for this meeting.
American Sign Language
2008 Meeting: September 19, Vancouver Community College
Chair(s): Vincent Chauvet, Vancouver Community College
Minutes have not been received for this meeting.
Applied Business Technology/Office Administration
2008 Meeting: May 1, River Rock Casino & Resort
Chair(s): Shannon Bezo, College of New Caledonia
This year's discussions included a BC Campus update, scheduling on-line courses, new software upgrades, text lists, assistance for students with disabilities, course team leaders, WebCT to D2L transition problems, upgraded course outlines, technology and software and associated staff positions, lack of course revision funding, revisions to specific courses, a course development update, prerequisites and entrance requirements for the Legal Admin Assistant (LAA) program, on-line instructors evaluation, chair and SLP elections, updates from BCBEA and AVED, the LAA transfer guide, articulation sessions and roundtable discussions.
Auto Parts & Warehousing
2008 Meeting: Unknown
Chair(s): Mary Wilton, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Minutes have not been received for this meeting.
Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing
2008 Meeting: March 10 & 11, Okanagan College
Chair(s): Chris Burns, Okanagan College
This year's discussions included reports and course reviews from all institutions, an on-line training model, review of current teaching materials, the Skills Canada competition, enrolment and recruitment issues, Red Seal results, test bank validation, certificate exams, apprenticeship course outline revisions, and elections. Chris Burns will chair next year as well.
Automotive Service Technician
2008 Meeting: October 23, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Chair(s): Cam McRobb, Okanagan College
This year's discussions included TWID numbers for Foundation students, ITA certificate requirements, new Level exams, a new rITA system to replace AIMS, revisions to welding and HRAI in the 2008 curriculum, enrolment and equipment issues in machinist training, industry changes that may affect Auto Transmissions Technicians, a new outline for Service Advisor programs, a new Parts Person pilot program, the ITO's assistance in developing lesson plans and teaching materials, the use of Alberta Learning guides and test banks, an initiative to extend instruction time in Levels 1,2, and 3, standardized exams, and the Red Seal web site, exams and statistics.
Biology
2008 Meeting: May 20-21, Yukon College
Chair(s): David Blundon, Camosun College
Minutes have not been received for this meeting.
Business and Commerce
2008 Meeting: May 1, River Rock Casino & Resort
Chair(s): Tracy Gillis, Vancouver Island University
This year's discussions included institution reports, a Ministry update, a BCCAT update, a report from the Business Management Transfer Guide committee, subcommittee reports, and the European Credit Transfer System. The next meeting will be at College of the Rockies although the exact date has not yet been determined.
Carpentry
2008 Meeting: June 26 & 27, Grey Monk Winery Boardroom
Chair(s): Tom Newton, Camosun College
This year's discussions included a report from CITO, possibilities for curriculum development, proposed development of an interprovincial program guide, a report from the Ministry, using Alberta and BC ILMs, increasing instructional hours, an ITA and Red Seal update, subcommittee reports (Modified BC Modules Committee, Technical Training Hours Committee, Projects Committee and Ace-IT Committee) and institution reports.
Chemistry
2008 Meeting: Unknown
Chair(s): Unknown
Minutes have not been received for this meeting.
Communications
2008 Meeting: Unknown
Chair(s): Peter Maides, College of New Caledonia
David Thomson, University of the Fraser Valley
Minutes have not been received for this meeting.
Computing Education
2008 Spring Meeting: May 1st, Camosun College
Chair(s): Rick Gee, Okanagan College
Discussions included the flexible pre-major project, nominations for chair, the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) project, a BCCAT update, institution reports, WCCCE issues, expansion and connection with SIGSCE, the new universities and possible implications, recruitment, the IT Deans' meeting, plans for meeting by teleconference, succession planning for committee chairs.
2008 Fall Meeting: Oct 23rd, BCIT
Chair(s): Rick Gee, Okanagan College
Discussions included the flexible pre-major project, the project contract and next steps, the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) project, institution reports, the new universities, new math courses, high school Computer Studies, articulation with BCIT, the Broadband Innovation Challenge, new AEP courses, next meeting dates, a WCCCE steering committee report and discussion items for the next meeting.
Creative Writing
2008 Meeting: May 2, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Chair(s): Greg Lainsbury, Northern Lights College
Other than the usual institutional reports, scheduling of future meetings, approval of minutes and agenda, this year's meeting included an introduction to our new SLP, Katherine Thompson, Associate Dean of Arts, TRU, a report from UVic on the current practice of assessment of advanced portfolio submissions, a discussion of a shared Canada Council writer in residence, a review of the BCCAT committee webpage, and an update on secondary school representation.
Criminology
2008 Meeting: May 8 & 9, College of the Rockies
Chair(s): Eric Schellhammer, Royal Roads University
This year's discussions included information items, the training and education dichotomy, the committee leadership structure, elections, guest speaker protocols, declining enrolments, changes in the post-secondary environment in BC, the committee Terms of Reference and institution reports.
Dental Assisting
2008 Meeting: October 20, BCCAT Board Room, Vancouver
Chair(s): Rosemary Holley, Vancouver Island University
Minutes have not been received for this meeting.
Dental Hygiene
2008 Meeting: April 17 & 18, Camosun College
Chair(s): Wendy King, College of New Caledonia
This year's discussions included reports from CDHBC, BCDHA, and DHEC, institution program reports, an update from BCCAT's annual meeting of articulation committee chairs and SLPs, an update on clinical exam reviews, standardized assessments, instructor hiring criteria, the CDHBC practice standards and Code of Ethics, NDHBC exam preparation, employment opportunities, exam dates, DHYG education and the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada.
Drafting Technologies
2008 Meeting: June 20, University of the Fraser Valley
Chair(s): Graham Huckin, Vancouver Community College
This year's discussions included a report from the BCCAT annual meeting of chairs, co-chairs & SLPs, an update from BCCAT, block transfer, transfer matrix development, formation of a block transfer subcommittee, a joint CTC and Kwantlen High School initiative, the Moodle website and committee elections.
Early Childhood Education
2008 Meeting: May 8th & 9th
Chair(s): Ildi Walkley, College of the Rockies
This year's discussions included the TILMA project, including private ECE institutions in AC meetings, an ECEBC report, a proposal for a BA in ECE at Capilano, a Child Care Sector update, the ACCC ECE Affinity group forum for 2008, the West Coast Child Care Resource Centre, an Early Learning position paper and framework project, a new North Shore student mentorship initiative, new ECE Registry regulations, pre-K readiness, post-modern approaches in ECE, the ECE matrix, an SLP report, a position paper on effective early learning, next meeting dates and chair election.
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2008 Meeting: May 13, Vancouver Island University
Chair(s): Robbie Dunlop, Simon Fraser University
This year's discussions included an address from Malaspina's President, institution reports, and an update from BCCAT. Institution reports included concerns about enrolments, program closures, new courses, facilities and equipment, instruction materials, teacher training, and on-line courses.
Economics
2008 Meeting: April 28, Vancouver Island University
Chair(s): Peter Wylie, UBC - Okanagan
This year's discussions included a report from SLP Roslyn Coulson, institution reports, guest introductions, AC meeting format, economics exams, a Flexible Pre-Major project proposal, standardized pre-requisites, and elections including suggestions for a new SLP. Discussions tabled to the next meeting were a Multilateral Transfer Agreement and formalized articulation with Alberta institutions. The next meeting will be at Columbia College on April 27th and 28th, 2009.
Electrical
2008 Meeting: June 3rd & 4th, Selkirk College
Chair(s): Dan Obradovic, Selkirk College
This year's discussions included reports from the committee's SLP, CITO, the ITA, the BC Safety Authority, Queen's Printer, a new Construction Electrician program outline matrix, provincial exams, and Foundation programs.
Electronics Engineering Technology
2008 Meeting: Unknown
Chair(s): James Murtagh, SAIT
Minutes have not been received from this committee since 2006.
Electronics Technician
2008 Meeting: Unknown
Chair(s): Greg Lambrecht, BCIT
Minutes have not been received from this committee since 2006.
Engineering
2008 Meeting: May 1, College of New Caledonia
Chair(s): Tom McMath, Kwantlen University College
The Engineering Articulation Committee met on Thursday May 1 2008 at the College of New Caledonia in Prince George. The meeting was held on the day preceding the Physics Articulation meeting, to help cut travel costs, since about a quarter of our representatives were also reps at the Physics meeting. This was popular; we'll do it again whenever one institution or two near neighbours will host both meetings. Next year's meeting will be on Thurs Apr. 30 at Thompson Rivers University, and yes, they are hosting both meetings.
English
2008 Meeting: May 9, Camosun College
Chair(s): Unknown
This year's discussions included the English Benchmarking project update, changes to Malaspina's first year program, the flexible pre-major project, a BCCAT update, SFU's ‘W' courses, transfer requirement revisions, budget challenges, institution name changes, on-line courses, UCW's teaching model, and elections. Kent Lewis of Capilano University is the new chair and the next meeting will be at Douglas College.
English as a Second Language
2008 Meeting: May 22 & 23, College of the Rockies
Chair(s): Elizabeth West, Camosun College
This year's discussions included a Ministry update (Developmental Programs, Adult Literacy, Essential Skills and Research), the Benchmarking Project, the ESL Articulation Project, the Access and Working Group Project, tuition-free ABE, using TOEFL, IELTS and IBT for admission purposes, a Deans & Directors report, a Working Group report, institution plans during the Olympics, a web-portal for students and educators, time limits for course completion, submitting articulation documents to institutions, maintaining archives, teacher evaluations and elections. Elizabeth West was re-elected as the committee chair and next year's meeting will be on May 21st and 22nd at North Island College.
Environmental Programs
2008 Meeting: May 27-29, Northwest Community College
Chair(s): Robert MacRae, Selkirk College
The 2008 BC EAC meeting was held at the Prince Rupert campus of Northwest Community College May 27 - 29, 2008. In addition to the business meeting, we toured the new Prince Rupert port facilities, visited the North Pacific Historic Cannery, attended a presentation on the proposed Naikun Wind Power project, hiked the Butze Tidal Rapids trail, received information from the World Wildlife Fund Prince Rupert office, and toured by boat the Khuyzamateen grizzly bear reserve had a salmon barbeque dinner on Pike Island in the company of a tree full of eagles. Committee members paid additional fees to participate in some of these extra activities. We have found that by scheduling a range of activities related to our discipline, attendance at articulation meetings is improved, the other activities serve as professional development, and time during the activities is an excellent opportunity for committee members to discuss informally articulation and related educational issues.
Film Studies
2008 Meeting: None
Chair(s): None
In their 17 year history, the Film Studies committee has had chronic difficulties in meeting consistently. In fact, they have met only twice that we know of for certain. After several years of unsuccessful attempts to revive the committee, BCCAT tried a different approach in 2008. There is significant disciplinary overlap between the scope of the Film Studies committee, as it was originally defined in 1991, and that of the Media and Communications Studies committee. Considering this, BCCAT suggested that those who have expressed interest in reviving film related articulation work join the Media & Communications Articulation Committee (MACSAC) and possibly also their New & Digital Media subcommittee. On behalf of the MACSAC membership, BCCAT has extended an invitation to join.
At its October 17, 2008 meeting, the Transfer & Articulation Committee of Council passed a motion declaring the Film Studies Articulation Committee inactive, removing it from BCCAT's list of recognized articulation committees.
First Nations Studies
2008 Meeting: March 2, Northwest Community College
Chair(s): Margery Fee, UBC
This year's discussions included a new AA degree in First Nations Studies at NWCC, new courses in the First Nations Community Studies program at Camosun, distance, language and internship programs at UNBC, Aboriginal teachers training programs, a new First Nations Film Making course at UBC and committee elections. The next meeting might be March 30th & 31st, 2009 but remains to be confirmed.
Forestry
2008 Meeting: Unknown
Chair(s): Peter Barss, BCIT
Minutes have not been received for this meeting.
Geography
2008 Meeting: May 3, College of the Rockies
Chair(s): Don Stone, Vancouver Island University
Gary Clohan, College of the Rockies
Two days of field trips in the East Kootenay region preceded the meeting, including visits to Teck Cominco Sullivan Mine reclamation site, Tembec Skookumchuk pulp/power operations, and Elkview Coal mine in Sparwood. Updates on old business included the designation of a new System Liaison Person, the continuation of a committee list-serv, the addition/deletion of archived material on BCCAT website, and an invitation to University Canada West to join the committee. New business included a presentation on Smart Growth and the Citizens for a Livable Cranbrook group, a discussion of online courses and in particular the problems associated with trying to put lab material online, a report on the Feb. 1 BCCAT meeting, and of course all the institutional reports. The major issues highlighted in the reports included enrolment, budget cuts, the difficulties of maintaining Geography as a discipline within ever-changing institutional structures, the TILMA agreement with Alberta, and college marketing. A significant change in the makeup of the committee is expected next year due to retirements, buyouts, layoffs, and resignations. The 2009 meeting will be at Kwantlen.
Heavy Duty/Commercial Transport/Diesel Engines
2008 Meeting: May 8th & 9th, Thompson Rivers University
Chair(s): Tim Stainton, Thompson Rivers University
This year's discussions included an address from TRU's Dean of Trades, challenge exams, apprentice training, EL programs, an SL report, committee elections, test banks, learning guides and other instructional resources, an update from NOA, a combined HT/CT program, and a teleconference on the proposed ITO.
History
2008 Meeting: May 5, Corpus Christi College
Chair(s): Tracey Kinney, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
This year's discussions included institution reports, declining enrolment, marketing and scheduling issues for History courses, the chairs report from BCCAT's Annual Chairs meeting, changes to the BC College of Teachers' requirements, cutbacks and suspended programs, transfer issues, the committee web page and list-serv and elections. The new chair is Robynne Healey of Trinity Western University and the next meeting location is suggested, though not yet confirmed, for the University of Victoria.
Home Support/Resident Care Attendant
2008 Spring Meeting: April 17th & 18th
Chair(s): Sandi McGladdery, University of the Fraser Valley
Discussions included association reports from VCHA, WorkSafe BC, the Care Directors' group, the Deans & Directors' group, the BC Career Colleges Association, the Private Career Training Institutions Agency, election of new co-chairs, independent living strategies, a proposal for new on-line courses and next meeting dates.
2008 Fall Meeting: October 23rd & 24th, Vancouver Community College
Chair(s): Unknown
Minutes have not been received for this meeting.
Hospitality Management
2008 Spring Meeting: May 8, Chateau Fairmont, Whistler
Chair(s): Peter Briscoe, College of New Caledonia
This spring's discussions included institution reports, a BCCAT update, the evolving role of the committee, a proposal for a provincial, national and international repository for articulation agreements, perhaps in cooperation with the Tourism AC, and the committee's relationship with TEC and Link BC.
2008 Fall Meeting: Unknown
Chair(s): Peter Briscoe, College of New Caledonia
Human Service Programs
2008 Meeting: June 2nd & 3rd, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Chair(s): Carolyn Robertson, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
This year's discussions included the committee and subcommittee structures, a BCCAT update, general committee business, recruitment for Human Service programs, reports from the subcommittees and elections. Carolyn Robertson will continue as the committee chair and next year's meeting will be at Camosun College with the date yet to be determined.
Child and Youth Care Subcommittee
Chair(s): Unknown
This year's discussions included program updates, education alliance meetings, a new web site, CYC certification, and whether to apply to be a separate committee. The Deans & Directors group will be consulted and a proposal will be put together for BCCAT requesting that the subcommittee be formally recognized as a separate articulation committee. Further discussions included a report from the Transfer Committee, cooperation with aboriginal authorities and programs, child welfare competencies, federation collaboration, consortium issues, practice initiatives, the Human and Social Services Act, practice and education.
Social Service Work Subcommittee
Chair(s): Unknown
This year's discussions included whether to apply to be a separate AC (and deciding not to), institution reports, the transfer credit matrix, competencies, access, continuing education, aboriginal support worker programs, professional boundaries, resources, articulation with private institutions, and student issues.
Classroom and School Support Subcommittee
Chairs: Patti Odynski, Camosun College
This year's discussions included whether to apply to be a separate AC (and deciding not to), the Centre for Inclusion and Citizenship, issues to be raised with the Deans & Directors, a Transfer Innovations proposal, PLA, matrix updating, elections, institution reports, the formation of a new association for Education Assistants, and resources. Discussions about articulation with private institutions and the practicum grid update were tabled for the fall meeting.
Mathematics and Statistics
2008 Meeting: May 13-15
Chair(s): Unknown
Minutes have not been received for this meeting.
Statistics Subcommittee
Chair(s): Bruce Dunham, University of British Columbia
This year's discussions included institution reports, improvements in the UBC articulation process, service courses in introductory statistics, changes to UBC's Stats 200 course, elections, the Statistical Society of Canada, and text and web resources.
Mathematics Subcommittee
Chair(s): Unknown
Minutes have not been received for this meeting.
Media and Communication Studies
2008 Meeting: May 30, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Chair(s): Bill Strom, Trinity Western University
This year's discussions included institution reports, a BCCAT update, MACSAC's disciplinary scope compared with that of Film Studies and the possibility of absorbing that committee, creating a new and digital media subcommittee, the MACSAC website, including communications studies in the provincial curriculum, and the role of private institutions offering new and digital media studies. Richard Smith of SFU is the new chair. Next year's meeting will include the first meeting of the new and digital subcommittee.
Millwright/Machinist
2008 Meeting: Unknown
Chair(s): Carl Burton, College of New Caledonia
Minutes have not been received for this meeting.
Modern Languages
2008 Meeting: May 2nd, Simon Fraser University
Chair(s): Betty-Joan Traverse, University of the Fraser Valley
This year's discussions included a BCCAT update, new exam formats, first-year prerequisites and admission requirements, institution reports, changes to teacher certification, presentations on innovative teaching techniques, language group meetings, next meeting dates and chair elections. Rosa Stewart and Catherine Gloor are new co-chairs and the 2009 meeting is proposed for May 1st at Vancouver Island University.
Music
2008 Meeting: Unknown
Chair(s): Wendy Grant, Capilano University
Minutes have not been received for this meeting.
Nursing
2008 Meeting: Unknown
Chair(s): Stephen Bishop, Camosun College
Minutes have not been received for this meeting.
Outdoor Equipment/Motorcycle/Marine
2008 Meeting: Unknown
Chair(s): Unknown
Minutes have not been received from this committee since 2005.
Philosophy
2008 Meeting: March 29
Chair(s): James Young, University of Victoria
As our meeting took place on the heels of news regarding the 08/09 budgets of BC's post-secondary institutions, this formed a topic of discussion. Although at most institutions in BC philosophy enrolments are steady or rising, the announcement created a lot of uncertainty. The committee decided to hold next year's meeting the first weekend of reading break at Camosun College in Victoria. The committee discussed two cases of new courses that have not received transfer, both of which the committee felt deserve unassigned credit. So, it was moved that the chair would correspond with the receiving institutions.
Physical Education and Kinesiology
2008 Meeting: May 12 & 13, UBC - Vancouver
Chair(s): Peter Moyls, Thompson Rivers University
Articulation meeting was attended by 20 delegates representing 12 institutions. Discussions focused on what is happening at the various institutions, current block transfer agreements being forwarded, and methods of ensuring that transfer of students from institution to institution were being recognized. Specific course content in Biomechanics and Exercise Prescription courses were also looked at to ensure that the core material was being covered. Guest speakers representing CSEP, BCRPA and ACT NOW described their specific programs and how they may be integrated into the various degree programs being offered at post secondary institutions.
Physics and Astronomy
2008 Meeting: May 2, College of New Caledonia
Chair(s): Stan Greenspoon, Capilano University
The committee members reported on the status of their programs, including changes and enrolments, which were generally decreasing. The issue of the elimination of high school Grade 12 provincial exams was discussed. A survey of the departmental representatives showed a variation in the number of scheduled weekly class/tutorial hours ranging from 3 hours of classes with no tutorial to 4 hours of classes with 1 hour of tutorial. The 2009 meeting will be held at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops on Friday, May 1st 2009.
Piping Trades
2008 Meeting: June 3 & 4, Selkirk College, Nelson, BC
Chair(s): Rob Hughes, North Island College
Members discussed issues with Skills Canada, changes to the Gasfitter certification, standardized practical projects for Plumbing Apprentices and reviewed the new Plumbing outline. Dave Coleman, Director of operations for CITO, spoke to our committee about the implementation of the new Plumbing outline and Plumbing curriculum development. Lindsay Langill, Senior Lead, ITA Program Standards, spoke to our committee about changes to personnel at the ITA, Doug Podetz will be assuming the role of Director, Red Seal Programs. Lindsay provided our group with an update on ITA initiatives, IP exam bank development, changes to NOA objectives and informed us that BC is now the host Province for the Pipefitter/Steamfitter trade.
Political Science
2008 Meeting: May 3, University of the Fraser Valley
Chair(s): Hamish Telford, University of the Fraser Valley
This year's discussions included institution reports, the Chair's report, post-secondary enrolment and funding mechanisms, a report from the BC Political Science Association and committee elections. Ayla Kilic of Okanagan College is the new Chair.
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Practical Nursing
2008 Spring Meeting: April 24
Chair(s): Sharon Dixon, Camosun College
This year's discussions included a CLPNBC report, education processes, LPNABC and CALPN reports, an HEU report, a Dean's report, competency profiles, program attrition, access programs, transferability, prerequisites, committee elections, institution reports and an educator's meeting.
2008 Fall Meeting: Unknown
Chair(s): Sharon Dixon, Camosun College
Minutes have not been received for this meeting.
Professional Cook Training
2008 Meeting: June 4, Selkirk College, Nelson, BC
Chair(s): Kimberly Johnstone, Thompson Rivers University
At the recent meeting the committee had positive discussion surrounding the inclusion of a new teaching tool as well as a lot of discussion, both positive and negative in regards to the work Propel has been doing as our ITO.
Psychology
2008 Meeting: May 22nd & 23rd, Yukon College
Chair(s): Unknown
This year's discussions included institution reports, registration software, core courses, advanced placement, academic performance in introductory courses, the flexible pre-major project, mental health services in Yukon, a presentation from Nelson Publisher, and Northern Research.
Sheet Metal
2008 Meeting: May 22, Okanagan College
Chair(s): Unknown
This year's discussions included the introduction of Jan Jonker from the College of New Caledonia as the new SLP, institution reports, and a presentation from Geotility. Stacey Smith and Doug Gunn from School District #23 presented on enhancing sheet metal studies in high school, the ACE-IT program, and on Worksafe BC rights and responsibilities. Discussion also focussed on a new sheet metal program outline, training materials, some possible guests for next year's meeting, presentations from CITO and ITA, and committee elections.
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2008 Meeting: Unknown
Chair(s): Douglas Hudson, University of the Fraser Valley
Minutes have not been received for this meeting.
Theatre
2008 Meeting: May 7, University of British Columbia
Chair(s): Stephen Heatley, University of British Columbia
This year's discussions included institution reports, a new collaborative degree in performing arts, enrolment trends, general articulation considerations, a proposal for a new research facility at the GNW campus called the "Western Canada Creative Industries Incubator", making complimentary tickets available to each other's performances, and implications of the "new" universities.
Tourism Management
2008 Meeting: May 8, Chateau Fairmont, Whistler
Chair(s): Rebecca Wilson-Mah, Camosun College
This year's discussions included institution reports, committee elections, a BCCAT update, block transfer agreements, and the Transfer Innovations updating proposal. Next year's meeting is tentatively scheduled for May 2009 at BCIT.
Travel Programs
This committee has not met since 2006. Feedback received so far indicates that there is no drive to continue. It sounds as though travel programs are short and strictly vocational in nature and, therefore, tend not to articulate with diploma and degree programs. Some travel programs are being discontinued in favour of the broader tourism and hospitality degree programs.
At its October 17, 2008 meeting, the Transfer & Articulation Committee of Council passed a motion declaring the Travel Programs Articulation Committee inactive, removing it from BCCAT's list of recognized articulation committees.
Visual Art and Design
2008 Meeting: UBC-Okanagan
Chair(s): Mary Lou Trinkwon, Capilano University
About 20 of us met at UBCO for two days. The roundtable presentations were interesting with many new developments and program changes. The University status granted to a lot of the community colleges will impact articulation down the road as degrees develop. Common discussion themes were, inter and multidisciplinary pedagogy, team teaching and artists-in-residence programs. UBCO and Thompson Rivers presented issues facing regional and rural students which were an interesting ethnography as companion information to the Student Transitions Project. Discussion topics for next year will include, theory courses, inter and multidisciplinary, artist- in- residence programs.
Welding
2008 Meeting: June 3rd & 4th, Selkirk College
Chair(s): Sheldon Frank, University of the Fraser Valley
This year's discussions included C Level and welder/fitter programs, student log books, module revision and maintenance, end-of-line testing, C, B, and A Level program changes, invigilating practical exams, funding, AWS memberships, Skills Canada – National Skills competition, the Level C learning materials update project, global changes, welding testing agencies questionnaire, testing CWB inspections, theory and practical testing sign-offs in log books and committee elections. Jim Carson will take over from Sheldon Frank as chair.
Women's Studies
2008 Meeting: April 26, SFU Harbour Centre
Chair(s): Helen Leung, Simon Fraser University
This year's discussions included institution reports, a BCCAT update, the committee's future leadership and the possibility of nominating a System Liaison Person.