\ June 6, 1988 Volume 38, Number 22 CFS conference breeds optimism Approximately 200 delegates, conference" he had ever attended. This year's campaign for the define a solid position for all stu­ By BAREND KIEFTE · staff members, and observers, He said that reduced regional in­ CFS was decided at the con­ dents. In lue of this, a national "Working together to find representing 67 colleges and fighting and less fighting between ference. Called "Post-secondary speakers tour is being planned, in suitable compromises." That is universities, attended the con­ graduate and undergraduate stu­ Education: Ask Us About It", it which speakers can present argu­ how CSU President Paul Smith ference which was hosted by the dents were factors contributing to will focus on a system of wider ments, both pro and con, so that summed up his favourable im­ University of Victoria in British the conference's positive tone. communication whereby stu­ students can make up their own pressions of the recent Canadian Columbia. "For the first time in years, we dents, government, and the public minds. Federation of Students (CFS) Smith described the conference really debated issues, not people," can ask their local student coun­ Progress has been made with the conference. as "undoubtedly the best CFS said Smith. cils about the n~eds ofpost-secon­ creation of a National Student Aid dary education. Smith said the discussion group, which discus­ program is geared towards the ses the shortfalls of the system. possibility of a federal election "There is no limit to the topics; within the year. everything from equal treatment "We will publish the facts and of part-time students to federal figures and see what the can­ grant, to disabled and native stu­ didates positions are. The stu­ dents, 11 said Smith. dents can judge for themselves," The CFS also welcomes the in­ said Smith. creasing response from the One of the most pertinent issues government as a positive discussed at the conference was development. the rights of native students. Ac­ "It's a sign of progress, a sign cording to Smith, the CFS has that someone is listening," said decided to reinforce their com­ Smith. "We don't always like the mi ttment to support native stu­ responses, but at least we're get­ dents and continue to fight against ting them. In the past, we didn't the government's act of the E-12 even get any responses." Circular, which effectually creates a priority list for native Overall, the past year and the students. recent conference has given the "The government has limited the CFS an optimistic attitude number of native students in post­ towards the future. In the next secondary education by limiting year, Smith expects a reform of the funding," said Smith. the Canada Student Loan There is still the continuing Program and the creation of a Na­ problem with funding, on both na­ tional Post-secondary Education tional and regional levels. Smith Advisory Board. said the CFS approaches the "Things are solidifying and the problem at both these levels with Shown here are the gardens in the front .of Memorial's Ox~n Pond Botanical.Gardens on Ml Scloedfloadcat~ The organization is finally taking Gardens have received an award of men, from lnterpre1ation C8nada for their conservat1 on and u ion the perspective of "national some rigid shape, 11 said Smith. "I programs. See story on page 10 for details. Photo by Doug Elliott scope, regional implementation." think with the security which Smith chaired the meeting on the comes from that, there will be un­ free trade issue, but those in­ precedented membership growth volved felt they couldn't yet with large universities joining." II ' Inside MUNFA starts from scratch this week's MUSE cerning certain issues to see protection of academic freedom that the faculty has in the decision By BERNARD TOBIN where they stand on these issues. and research is necessary. making process within the univer­ Negotiations between Memorial MUNFA was ratified as the offi­ "In negotiations, we hope that no sity. University Faculty Association cial bargaining unit for restraints will be put on research, 11 "There was no Search Commit­ p.3 Convocation (MUNFA) and the university ad­ Memorial' s faculty and librarians said Penney. "The union can in­ tee, no research looked at; the ministration has been progressing on March 23, when 65,3% of the stitute protection for tenure and faculty had no input into the p.5 Ball Hockey Fights slowly, due to the absence of a 902 eligible voters supported the promotion as well as have some ,decision, 11 she said. "We're look­ formal contract. formation of the union. Accord­ input into salaries." ing to have more input into these p.6 Student Aid reforms "We' re going through a building ing to Penney, who serves on the Penney made specific reference situations." process," said MUNFA president, negotiating committee, they have to the Marlene Webber case as an One professor says that Dr. Catherine Penney. "If we p.8 Surfin' with afiens strong backing from the faculty. example of what MUNFA feels unionization does not necessarily were renegotiating, we would Since the bargaining has com­ was directly related to the lack of mean improvement. He says there have something to work with, but p.9 Plant: Now & Zen menced, some opposition to proper grievance procedures. She is no more money available, and right now we're writing a contract unionization has surfaced. Some says that a union is necessary for from scratch." the risk is that junior faculty p.1 Mouth-off faculty members feel that new fair grievances. without tenure could get fired. o At the present time, both restrictions will be placed on re­ The recent announcement that Penney says this is not a valid ar­ negotiating groups are embroiled p.11 W'happen I search. the Division of General Studies gument because the budget is not in the process of defining points will be combined with the made public. of disagreement, a process where However, Penney has an entire- Division of Continuing Studies, is "Let is be public, let's see what each side presents positions con- ly different view. She says that an example of the lack of input they have," she said. ... 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Out of season departures may be arranged prior to and after above dates. Please consult SPM Tours Ltd. UPFRONT: ART ON ATLANTIC BOOK COVERS for exact schedules. until mid-June From Mt. St. Vincent University Art Gallery, at the Health Sciences Complex cafeteria. camP-lJS PRINTSHOPS OF CANADA; PRINTMAKING SOUTH lflA OF SIXTY Travel- VIA Rail Canada until June 19 737-8127 Organized by the Macdonald Stewart Art Centre, G~elph, Ontario, this Thomson Student Centre, Memorial University exhibition surveys the production of fine art printshops across Canada from St. Michael's Printshop in Newfoundland to the Malaspina Printmaker's Society in Vancouver. ST. MICHAEL'S PRINTSHOP: 1972-1987 until July 3 Also on display until July 3: St. Michael's Printshop presents a suite of prints by Newfoundland artists to celebrate St. John's, its environ­ Career Planning Centre ment and the Printshop's recent relocation to the harbourfront.