Collection C03 - Guichon Creek collection

1970's Guichon Creek maintenance, SAC building SE16 and Library SE14 cropped 1970's photograph of Guichon Creek with a Volkswagen VW Bug stuck in the creek, students standing... 1970's Guichon Creek rebuild, cropped 1972 Guichon Creek 1980 SA Vice President Gordon Sears attempts to jump motorbike across Guichon Creek 1981 Guichon Creek anything that floats; boat race 1981 Photograph of BCIT students on Guichon Creek - anything that floats race 1993 Kyle Creek Project Update (from page 5 of BCIT Update 1993-03-08) Kyle Creek, snow (image from page 2 of Update Jan 25, 1993) Brunette Watershed Fish Sampling Study 2003-2004 Guichon Creek Fish Habitat Signage Locations Guichon Creek, map Guichon Creek, Still Creek, Brunette River, map
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C03

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Guichon Creek collection

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  • 1970-2004 (Creation)

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13 photographs, 1 cm textual records and other materials

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(2005-2009, 2011-)

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BCIT Archives exists to acquire, preserve, organize and provide access to the materials that uphold the legal and historical record of BCIT and the BCIT community. The need for establishing an Archives at BCIT was acknowledged and argued for by Library and Records Management staff starting in 2002. The BCIT Archives was first professionally staffed in 2005.

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(1964-)

Administrative history

The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) officially opened October 4, 1964. Areas of study available were: Engineering, Health and Business.

On January 17th, 1958, the Minister of Education for the Province of British Columbia, the Hon. L. R. Petersen announced the appointment of the Royal Commission on Education for the Province of British Columbia for the “purpose of reviewing and assessing the educational system with he aim of improving its effectiveness in the light of world conditions and providing guidance for its future development.” Concurrent with the Commissions inquiry the Provincial Curriculum Advisory Board of the Department of Education appointed a committee directed by Mr. D. E. Bridge of the Vocational Training Branch of the Department of Labour, Ottawa to survey “The Need for Advanced Technical and Vocational Training in British Columbia.” As a result of the Royal Commission on Education, the Bridge Report and financial assistance from the Federal Government, an Advisory Council was formed early 1961 to begin planning what would become the British Columbia Institute of Technology. Dr. J. English, Deputy Minister and Superintendent of Education was appointed chairman and Mr. J. S. White, Director of Technical and Vocational Education, vice-chair.

Until 1974 BCIT was directly controlled and funded by the B.C. Department of Education, in partnership with an Advisory Council chosen from business and industry. The council appointed the Principal of BCIT as the Chief Executive Officer of the Institute. Two Vice-Principals were responsible for Administration and the growing Extension Division. The three divisions of Engineering, Business and Health were managed by three Directors reporting directly to the Principal. The Council formed seventeen advisory committees which met at least twice a year and advised Technology Heads at BCIT about the effectiveness of the programs being taught, opportunities for employment and updates in the industry. Recommendations went through the Principal who carried them to the main Advisory Council. In 1963, the Department of Education took a radical departure from existing government policy and allowed the BC Civil Service Commission to delegate responsibility for selecting teaching staff to the Institute, via the Advisory Council and Principal.

In 1972, the Minister of Education established a task force to recommend future directions for BCIT. A more autonomous relationship developed between the provincial government and BCIT with the passage of the British Columbia Institute of Technology Act on July 4, 1974. The Act established a new system of governance for BCIT under a fifteen–person Board of Governors. Under Section 11 (3) of the BCIT Act the Principal was required to submit an Annual Report to the Board of Governors for the educational year. The position of Principal was expanded to encompass linking functions both between the Board of Governors and BCIT, and between BCIT and the external community. The Principal assumed the responsibility of implementing Board policy and administering the budget; she also served as the chief means of mobilizing the institute’s resources in recognizing and clarifying issues and expediting decision making. At the same time, three Executive Director positions were created in the areas of Technical Education; Administration; and Personnel and Information Services and Student Services, in order that BCIT could effectively carry on day-to-day operations while implementing a variety of administrative systems. With the Directors of the five Educational Divisions, the Bursar, the Registrar, and the Coordinator of Planning Services, the Executive Directors were members of an Executive Committee, a consultative body which advised the Principal and served as a channel of communication between the Chief Executive Officer and the institutes staff, students and faculty.

In 1978 the Boards of the Pacific Vocational Institute (PVI) and BCIT established a Joint Boards Committee, enhancing the relationship of the neighbours and providing a forum for cooperation between the institutions in matters of mutual interest. On May 31, 1985, the Honourable John H. Heinrich, then Minister of Education announced the decision to amalgamate the Pacific Vocational Institute (PVI) and the British Columbia Institute of Technology. The merger culminated in a new organizational structure, a mission statement and a set of corporate objectives for BCIT. The expanded mandate for the new institution included:

• A centre of excellence for the trades
• The development of new technology programs
• The development of post diploma programs
• The development of bridging programs from trades to technology

The official merger took place on April 1, 1986. In July 1985, the President and the Board of Governors appointed Drug Svetic Vice President, Education; Duncan McPherson Vice President, Finance; Len McNeely Vice President, Administration; and Peter Jones Vice President, Student Services and Educational Support. The reorganization of BCIT’s educational division resulted five schools, adding an Executive Director of Trades Training and the introduction of an associate dean structure.

In 2004, BCIT's governing legislation became the College and Institute Act, RSBC 1996, ch. 5 (2). Under this Act, the President is defined as BCIT's Chief Executive Office, with the duty to “supervise and direct subject to bylaws, the instructional, administrative and other staff of the institution and exercise powers and perform duties assigned to the president by the board.” The President is to report to the Board annually on the progress of the Institute, make recommendations, and advise the Board on all matters concerning the operation of the Institute.

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Collection includes items relevant to the history of Guichon Creek (also known as Kyle Creek) digitized by the BCIT Archives. Many items in this collection are edited, color-corrected or otherwise enhanced digital copies that exist in the BCIT Archives Photograph Collection 23.
Collection also includes ephemera from BC Rivers Day and World Rivers Day.

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These images are provided for research and reference use only. Please contact the BCIT Archives for permission to publish, copy or otherwise use this material.

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Guichon Creek Area is the portion of watershed that lies within the BCIT property. Guichon Creek has also been referenced as Kyle Creek and 'The Creek'. There was an upgrading of 'Kyle Creek' by BCIT in 1993. In late 1998, the BCIT Pioneers' Club, who represented faculty and staff from BCIT's founding years, successfully established a greenbelt surrounding Guichon Creek that lies within BCIT property as a "sanctuary" for students and staff to enjoy for years to come. September 2000 saw the first return of trout in 36 yeas to Guichon Creek during Rivers Week. In 2001, in an unprecedented partnership, BCIT signed an agreement with The City of Burnaby to conserve and protect Guichon Creek and the fish that live there.
As part of BCIT's 50th Anniversary celebration activities the day-lighting of Guichon Creek is a project that will be undertaken starting in 2016.

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C. McLellan, created 2015-12-17

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