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| Federal Party Profiles on Post — Secondary Education Issues

The UPEI Student Union ishes to present to you part three of a four part series re- garding post-secondary edu- cation issues as provided by the Canadian Federation of Students.

Disabled Students

Question —Would you sup- port the implementation of a national grants program to en- sure accessibility for disabled stu- dents? :

Liberal Party —

Yes. The Liberal Party rec- ognizes the special problems of accessibility facing disabled and handicapped persons. Disabled students are only asking for the same opportunities afforded other students. It is a simple question of fairness in our society.

New Democratic Party —

We recognize that there are specific groups of Canadians who face greater hardships obtaining access to post-secondary educa- tion than the general population. While steps must be taken to in-

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Staff members about +he Very SL. mportant §$ taff Meeting on Monday , Nov. jot.

A Highlight on a Classical Situation

remind all

What is the most excit- ing department on campus this semester? It’s none other that the Classics department! Under the guidence of Dr. David Buck, Assistant Professor and Chair- man of the department, Classics has undergone a severe renova- tion from what it once was.

“Essentially what happened was that over time the program got warped, and the sensible se- quence of courses was lost,” says Buck.

“I was hired to reform the de- partment, and that’s what I’m trying to do.”

In consultation with Presi- dent Eliot, who is also part of the Classics department, and the Dean of Arts, Dr. Buck revised the calendar to include a more co- herant course sequence. As well as dropping five courses from last year’s calendar, Dr. Buck has added seven more that are ei- ther new to the department or totally revised. This revision Was necessary in order to main-

tain a sequential set of classics .

Courses that covered everything

crease access for all Canadians these groups, like disables Cana- dians, will require some special assistance. As you know, there

are programs which presently .

provide benefits to disabled stu- dents. However, these are com- plicated, and in many cases, in- adequate. As with other areas of student assistance there have also been problems of provinces reducing their support. We will commit ourselves to reducing barriers to access for disabled stu- dents and to study the question of special federal bursaries for this purpose. Such a study would also

examine any other recommenda-

tions which might arise from the conference of the National Educa- tion Association of Disabled Stu- dents in St. John’s'in September.

Part-time and mature

Students —

Question — Given the rising proportion of students at univer- sities and colleges who are part- time, would you support improve- ments in assistance arrangements to enhance accessibility for these

that needed to be covered. With only one full-time and one part- time professor this is difficult and some courses have to be rotated.

The minor program was the idea of Dr. Buck. ie

“We obviously have the de- partment, but we have no aca- demic statement because we don’t have a major.”

It was then decided that there should be a real minor instead of just a fictional one. The point of this program is to give student the proper recognition they de- serve.

Other departments have also expressed interest in the minor program. Althouh these depart- ments may have majors, they have few students who actually take enough courses to merit a major, but there are a number of students who take enough courses to gain a minor in that subject.

“In the long term, UPEI needs a major in Classics, be- cause students are being disad- vantaged if they are denied the opportunity to do an undergrad- uate degree in Classics”.

However, there are no plans in

the immediate future for a major in Classics. hiring two more full time profes- sors.

idea of a broader education. it will just mean that students get rcognition for it.”

courses to the fourteen of the ma- jor.

year at UPEI. One reason could be the proper first year “pack- age, and the proper sequence of . courses. Last year there was a to-

students?

Progressive Conservative Party — The government is ac- tively examining a number of the issues (concerning student aid). We are in the process of intro- ducing regulatory changes to the Canada Student Loans Program. As we proceed with a more thor- ough review of the program, we look forward to the Federation’s continuing advice and coopera- tion. Among the issues identi- fied as priorities are those deal- ing with debt load, interest relief, and the special needs of part-time students.

Liberal Party — Yes.

New Democratic Party - Yes.

International Students _

Question — What steps do you believe the federal govern- ment should take to increase the international student presence in Canada, particularly those stu- dents from the thirty least devel- oped countries?

progressive Conservative Party — Our government is work-

ing with the provinces and with interested organizations such as your own, with a view to improv- ing the circumstances of inter- national students attending post- secondary institutions in Canada. Recent announcements by the ministers responsible for immi- gration and international devel- opment assistance, easing the re- strictions in this sector, are a sign of the government’s ongoing commitment to making our edu- cation system more accessible to students form other countries.

Liberal Party — We believe the federal government should en- courage foreign students and in- crease their presence in Canada. Steps to be taken should include the following:

a.) Do away with differential fees.

b.) Allow foreign students to work in Canada. :

c.) Ease immigration difficul- ties.

d.) Increase bursaries for for- eign students.

New Democratic Party —

The most important step which could be taken in Canada to en-

courage the presence of interna- tional students would be a reduc- tion or elimination of differential fees for such students. We sup- port suchastep. This will require negotiations with the provinces, as well as the provision of grants to encourage students from the most under developed countries.

Question — If elected, would you oppose differential fees that are charged to international stu- dents over and above regular tu- ition fees and which are often 2 to 5 times the regular cost?

Progressive Conservative Party —

The federal government views the presence of international stu- dents at Canadian educational institutions as a positive influ- ence which is a great benefit to Canada. At the federal level, we are working together and through the Council of Ministers of Ed- ucation to facilitate within our respective responsibilities their access to Canadian educational training opportunities.

Liberal Party — Yes.

New. Democratic Party — See response to above question.

This would involve

“The minor won’t destroy the

The minor would have seven

Classics has caught on this

tal 74 students registered in Clas- sics courses for both semesters; this year there were 88 registered first semester.

The new courses are Classics 202 (Agustus and the Early Ro- man Empire), and Classics 222 (Ancient Comedy). Classics 102

(Roman Civilization) and 201

(Classical Athens) have been to- $ tally revised. Along with these ¢

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courses, the ones offered next

semester will be the continua- ¢ tion of the first semester language courses, Greek 102 Latin 102 and ¢

202.

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Mon. & Tues.

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Wed.

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Thurs.

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= Thursday, November 10, 1988 =