. Niagara Falls Review January 6, 1979 Register >1 (0 for courses Five per cent fee increase p c A special one-day evening m registration will be held at the Rainbow Hotel Centre of basis for university grants con- new Niagara College tonight for tinuing education courses. univer- students will pay $345 instead The announcement on grants 0) college offers 480 part- TORONTO (CP) — Operating education, colleges and of The has drawn criticism from the •H continuing education grants for the 1979-1980 sities, said institutions are not $325. time Council of Ontario Universities > Jan. 15. They academic year in Ontario required to pass on the increase Dr. Stephenson said in a courses starting and from student students, but will have to statement that a ceiling of five leaders. held in Wetland, St. universities and colleges have to will be The council said Friday the Niagara Falls, been calculated on the basis of a cover the cost if they do not. per cent has been set on in- Catharines, new rates, with the increase well and other, five-per-cent fee increase to If fees are increased, students creases in operating grants to Niagara-on-lhe-Lake below the inflation rate, it announced in university general arts pro- Ontario's post-secondary in- locations. students, was peningula undoubtedly will a fur- a year in- stitutions for 1979-1980. produce courses run for 12 to 15, Friday. grams will pay $720 The ther decline in the quality of Bette Stephenson, minister of stead of $685 and college The budget for operating costs brochure providing i weeks and a university education in Ontario. that year wiil be $1,068 billion, course and registration informa-i increase It said Dr. Stephenson has ad- from the; an of $51 million over tion Is available mitted that the increase does not i-i 1978-1979. the college.; registrar's office at even meet the recommendation Of that, the province's 15 citizens may register for, CP Senior universities and Ryerson of its own advisory body, the On- (0 a reduced fee. tario Council on University Af- Polytechnical Institute and the H fairs, which suggested an s Ontario College of Art will I increase ' receive $782 million. The 22 com- of 6.15 per cent. Brian Hill, president of the munity colleges will receive $286 student council million. at the University of Toronto, called the fee Dr. Stephenson said a change increase silly. in the division of grants between universities and colleges He said it generates little addi- tional revenue—even with the St. Catharines Standard January 6 , 19 79 reflects enrolment trends. increase, fees account for only She also said this fee increase 13.5 per cent of the institutions' " is only an interim step. A private - III M,' " IW gi funding— and probably will pre- consulting firm is conducting a vent some needy students from study on tuition fees . for the attending university. At Niagara College ministry. New course will break down Catharines Standard January 6 , 19791 myths of women's movement St. WELLAND — Providing women with skills to tion made by women authors to Canada and cope with everyday life and exploring the roles woman's identity in modern society. College names of women in literature, art and history will be Students will deal with books like Marian undertaken by Niagara College during the winter Engel s Bear, Margaret Atwood's Surfacing and term. Margaret Laurence's Jest of God. Some of the courses are designed to equip The classes will be held Tuesdays from 4:40 to new governors women with skills to help them find em- 6:20 p.m. at the Woodlawn campus. ployment, return to school or consider a non- Women who are thinking of looking for a job WELLAND — Four new Society and the Richelieu Club. traditional career. in an area until recently considered suitable only - members have been appointed Father Foley is head of the for Women 's Studies co-ordinator Bette Ferguson men will be able to assess their own skills to Niagara College board of history department at Notre said the college is committed to providing equal and learn job-search techniques in a Canada- governors. Dame high school in Welland ecucational and employment opportunities for Manpower sponsored course called Introduction They are Dr. Jacques Dubois and is also active on the its female students and staff, adding she believes to Non-traditional Careers. and Rev. David Foley of Well- school's board of governors. education plays a key role Called INTO for short, this eight-week course in this task. and. George Hostetter of The has been offered successfully before and has Hostetter is director of courses are not restricted to women, Niagara-en-the-Lake and Mr. although few men sign up for them. assisted many women in finding employment in research for Brights Wines Ltd. Barbara Ann Troup of Jordan MYTHS BROKEN DOWN unusual fields such as electrical motor repair, and has a bachelor of science Station. Feminist Perspectives, a new 15-week credit security guard duties and drafting. Four weeks degree in agriculture from the The four will fill vacancies course, is designed to break down myths about of on-the-job training is included. University of Toronto and is created by retirements of W. H. the women's movement. The participants will PRACTICAL POLITICS past national councillor for the Burton, Don Wilson. Welland's look at the feminist movement Aid. Mary Lamb of Pelham will offer another Ontario Agricultural Institute of from various Mayor Eugene Stranges and the perspectives and relate them to their own course called Practicai Politics. The new. 15- Canada. death of former board chair- personal experiences. week credit course will examine the sources of man Dr. Leo Sturgeon. Mrs.- Troup is a pre-school The course begins Jan. 17 and will run every information about local, provincial and federal Dr. Dubois is coroner for the teacher and chairman of the Wednesday night from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the politics. Participants will learn ways citizens can city of Welland. a member of Ubrary board for the town of Welland Vale campus in St. Catharines. become involved. the Welland County Medical Lincoln. In Women: Choices or Chances, students will Besides these courses. Women's Studies is examine the various roles of today's women, organizing several seminars and workshops. with attention to how the roles developed. Income Tax for Women Is a special one-day Mrs. Ferguson said the course will involve seminar Feb. 10, which will discuss topics such some consciousness-raising, personal inventory, a.s tax shelters, capital gains and death benefits. decision-making and communication skills. The $15 fee includes lunch and materials. The eight-week, non-credit course wilt be held Career Development is a three-day seminar College adds week Wednesdays beginning Jan. 15 at the Woodlawn Jan. 17. 18 and 23 to assist women who wish to campus in Welland from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The enter or return to the labor force. Women will course will also be held Mondays from 7 p.m. to discuss obstacles in returning to work, assessing to late fee deadline skills and interests and exploring the 9 p.m. at the Welland Vale campus. job market. on Jan. 15. I Residents of Niagara Region courses will now start Another academic course. Role The Welcome Back Seminar will explain Women's in enrolling in winter term part- A listing of all operating courses Canadian financial assistance, support services, Society, explores issues relevant to various time courses at Niagara College for the winter term will bei college Canadian women, both in a historical and programs and job prospects to mature have been given a one-week ex- advertised in area dailj^ students. contemporary context. The course will probably be held in tension to Jan. 12 to register for newspapers on Saturday, Janjj WOMEN AUTHORS May. courses before a mandatory late 13. Senior citizens may stilr until that) A 15-week credit course called Women In For more information about the courses, fee charge is applied to tuition. register for courses with th^' Canadian Literature will explore the contribu- contact Bette Ferguson. Women Studies co- College officials have extend- time at $5 per course after tha| ordinator, 735-2211. ext. 2tl. ed the part-time Continuing late charge added registration through date. Education ; will Jan. 12 to make up for registra- Registration for courses 9 a. m. to 8 : 30 p. m . tion days lost while the College be going from closed during the Christmas Monday through Thursday at break. The $5 late registration (he College's Welland Campus 8 : 30 p.m . Daily charge is usually added after the and 12 : 00 noon to last day of registration, which at its Welland Vale Centre. St was Jan. 4. Welland Vale Road, Late registration for part-time Catharines. We Hand Evening Tribun e January 8, 19 78 ColhgeJboard ofgovernors includes four new people Four new members to the presently coroner tor the City The Reverend David L. 'clcv I^jagara College board of of Wetland, a member of the is currently head governors were announced of the histofy this Welland County Medical Socle- department week. The new at Notre Dame members are ty and the Richelieu Club. Past High Dr. School, WeUand, and is Jacques Dubois and positions held by Dr. Dubois In- also active on the board of Reverend David L. Foley of clude 20 years as a member of governors for the high school. Wetland, George W.B. Hostet- the Welland and Niagara South Reverend Foley has in the past ter of Niagara-on-the-Lake and Boards of Education, president served on the executive of the Barbara Ann Troup of Jordan of the medical staff at Welland Ontario English Catholic Station, Lincoln.