” I, 1* 1 Ears to exams IJthe Martlet VOL 7 UNIVERSITY OFVICTORIA, VICTORIA, B.C., DECEMBER1967 1, No. 24 / - Education panel blasts, condones - government- role By STEVE HUME 15xperts on education stepped into the arena Thursday, noon,with a panel discussion before students in the SUB upper lounge. Representativesfrom the prov’incial governm‘ent, the Victoria school board, the provincial opposition and the Uni- versity of Victoria’s department of education met before the students to discuss education and its objectives. The panel was organized and sponsored by the British Colulnbia Association of Students. First member of the panel to speak was Uvic professor George Brand, Assistant Director of Teacher-Training in the Faculty of Education. He said he considered the British Columbia education system to be one of the finest in the country. “I think the presentB.C. school system is good,” he said. Hon. Ray Williston, Minister of Lands and Forests, gesticulates vehemently while other “It is not a moribund, static system - it is very much members of BCAS paned on education look sceptical. They are MP Dave .Stupitch (NDP alive.The curriculum is open-ended, and the Program of Nanaimo), Frank Frketich, AM’S vice-president, and Peter Bunn, Chairman of the Greater studies laid down is a guide, not a rigid rule, in which the Victoria School Board. Fifth panelist George Brand, Assistant Director of Teacher-Train- students are taught to think.” hg, Faculty of Education, is invisible. He said he was also happy with the provincial govern- ment’ssystem of educationgrants which he termed “gen- erouH.” New Democratic Party MLA David Stupich of Nanaimo disagreed. Hesaid too manyschool boards across the province are Sorced toput referenda before the people before they can expand facilities. “When school boards reach the point of referenda they really need the buildings,” he said. “The number of referenda being put before the people byschool boards is anexcellent example of the need for buildings at the primary and elementary levels. PeterBunn, chairman of thegreater Victoria school board agreed with the New Democrat. “I’d like to discuss the word priority,” he said. “Education should be getting top priority, but we have a dampriority in B.C. - andthat’s a three-letterword requiring no Petersonian beeps.” He said that the B.C. education system is incapable of turning out the skilled technicians and tradesmen necessary torun industries which are gettingpriority. As aresult, he said, the industries are recruiting talent from outsideB.C. “Poor old Britain,with all her financial ills, still ,., mantrges to put education at the toD of her heaD” of Driorities. ~~. “In B.C. at thepresent time we’re just notmeasuring UP.” ” said Mr. Bunn. - Large audience was on hand in the SUB lounge yesterday to hear the men who are in the “Thereason kids don’t go toVocational school isn’t know about l3.C education. just because of the snobbery involved. A lot would like togo. There just aren’t any facilities.” Resaid Vancouver Island is an example where the governmenthas promised Vocational institutes and then done nothing. The government spokesman, Ray Wiliston, minister of New registrar Ferry mines and resources said he felt that as far as education is concerned it is going to continue to be an area of con- troversy. “We must accept the fact that with education achieve- takes office today ment. always trails objectives. Regardless of how much we Ronald J. P. Ferry, admission and awards Alberta Institute of Technology in Calgary. talk there is only so much money to go around,” he said. “If the allotment to education goes up, something else officer at the University of Victoria, has been TheRegistrar’s duties include student has to come down.” appointed University Registrar. admission and registration, space allocation Uvic studentRhys Phillips, president of the BCAS, ’! His appointment takes effect immediately, for teaching purposes, and the maintenance questioned Mr. Williston from the floor. of recorda on students and course offerings. He asked why Alberta and Ontario can afford per capita - President Malcolm Taylor announced today. allottments $2,370 and $2,180 for students every year, while . The move permits Dean B.C. only-gives $1,665. R. R Jeffels to turnto “Why are these provinces so outstripping B.C. in educa- full-time administration of tional expenditures when this province is supposed to be one college an d studentaf- of the richest?” he asked. challenge thetotal figures. wouldn’t care to comment fairs. after three years as Panel of candidates “I I without seeing the whole picture, but I’d match your educa- Registrar and Dean. Uvic students will get a look at what tionsystem here in B.C. with any other education system Mr. Ferry was born in various candidates haveto say regarding inCanada,” Mr. Willistonanswered. Thirdyear science student Steve Sullivan also had FERRYToronto, and graduated in up-coming municipal elections. questions from thefloor. modern languages f r o m AllVictoria aldermanic candidates “Isn’t it true that the B.C. secondary school system has the University of Toronto in 1962. He taught for December e 1 ect i ons will meet a lot of dead-ends as far as course programs go?” he asked at Ontario high schools, and spent several 12:30 Monday for a panel discussion in Mr. Bunn. I “People graduate in vocational programs and they have yearswith business firms in Torontoand theSUB upper lounge. AMS president Edmonton. nowhere to go.” Dave McLean will chair the discussions, The school board chairman agreed. From 1961 to 1965, whenhe came to designed to presentvarious platforms “We call them jetty programs - you walk to the end - Victoria, he was Registrar of the Southern and points of view in an open forum. of the jetty and drop off !” - 2 DECEMBERTHE MARTLET, 1,1967 ” c Homecoming Tango bust - up boosts Xmas Dance Costs Because of drunken vandalism at Uvic’s At the Crystal Gardens damage was not Homecoming dancesFriday, students will extensive. have to pay more for their Christmas dances. Only two palm trees were destroyed, and Damage by intoxicatedstudents at the because the Alma Mater Society has gradu- ClubTango and the Crystal Gardens ex- ally purchased all of the trees over a period ceeded $100, with the majority of the break- of years the management said it would for- age taking place at the Tango. give the university on this occasion. Because the Homecoming danceswere The Crystal managementcommended the held at cost,with no money allottedfor students attending the dance on their good - damagse,social convener Ellen Scott said behavior throughout. ticketsfor the Christmas dances willcost For thefirst time guards were patrolling $3.50 per couple, a substantial rise in price. theCrystal to prevent damage. and their presence discouraged students-from indulg- Miss Scottreported she believes damage ing inthe time-honoured of hurling at the Tango was due to “excessive drinking empty bottles into the pool. on the part of some students.” Social convener Scott said the Christmas Shesaid that while attempting to nurse. dances willbe held at the Empress Hotel a half-clad,drunken co-ed back tosobriety and the Crystal Gardens. inthe women’s washroom of theTango she - heard a “tremendous crash” from above. She warned th& the Empress, unlike the Crystal,does not have acabaret license, The crash was the soundof a plate-glass and will under no circumstances allow drink- mirror in the men’s washroom beinn smashed inn in -the ballroom. by Uvic students. In addition to <he mirror The hotel management suggested toMiss a hole was kicked in a section of one of the Scott that students do their drinking in the club’s walls. Coronet Room where lounne Drices will me- The vandals were not apprehended. vail. WALKER ?HOT0 - Scene of the start of Miles for Millions March, Saturday. Unidentified student seen chortling was listed as lame a few Marching councillors pat own backs hours later, and had to be carried to nearest pub. Students’council had round a of self-The march was such successa that congratulations Sunday night after calculat- organizer Bob Taylor does not want to see it ingthat councillors had earned a total of die. $1400 in Saturday’s Miles for Millions march. Heenvisages some kind of permanent MartletEditor DerYk Thompsonmade directorate involving students, the provincial thebest showing when, aftercanvassing the government and other interested groups entirefaculty, municipal COUnCilS andother which wouldbe dedicated to keepingthe individuals,he completed the 26 mile routecommunity permanently interested in inter- to bringto thetotal pledges to $500. nationaldevelopment. TreasurerKeith Myers was next with $250. *** Congratulationsand thanks also went to It’s allover but the collecting. Don’t march organizer Bob Taylor, President Mal- forget to get the money from your sponsor(s) colm G. Taylor, who finished the march, and and turn it In to the Bank of Montreal be- the citizens of Victoria. fore December 15. Exception recommended PRINTING Students’council will re- commend tothe university senate that a regulation pro- ACME-BUCKLE hibiting more than one repi- titionof, a course be res- PRINTING CO. 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