SEPTEMBER 20,1989

Student mag is magnificent
The first question you'll
likely hear about the inau¬
gural issue of VCC's
Pacific Rim Magazine is:

ing the Pacific Ocean and
the opportunities and chal¬

lenges for Canadians in
those countries.

' 'This was done by stu¬
dents?"
For the most part, yes!
With some assistance from
faculty and staff, the stu¬
dent-produced magazine hit
the streets—and business
places of Vancouver—with a

Pacific Rim also includes
an article on the ancient art

of Feng Shui, the Chinese
custom of' 'wind and wa¬

ter." Feng Shui teaches the
placement of these ele¬
ments in homes and offices
to maximize harmony and
ensure success in business
and life. There is an inter¬
view with Lieutenant-

sharp look and the feel of a
professional publication.
The magazine was ini¬

tially developed as a pub¬
lishing project to expose
students to the challenges

Governor David Lam and
some observations about

life in Canada for foreign

and complexities of maga¬

students, written by a Ca¬

zine publishing and to

nadian who was a foreign

showcase the talents of
students in writing, photog¬

student in Japan.
For next year's edition,

raphy, marketing and

former Langara English
Instructor Tom Meikle has

design. But it turned out to
be more than just an educa¬
tional experience.

The first issue takes a
thoughtful look at one of
the most significant economic and cultural influ¬
ences affecting B.C. and Canada-the growing
presence and contribution of the countries border-

agreed to come out of re¬
tirement and serve as

publisher while Langara
English Instructor Richard
Hopkins will function as editor. Anyone interested in
participating may contact either of them at Langara,
Room A001, phone 324-5430.

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COMMUNITY

Student vote issue shakes Langara tradition
In a controversial break from tradition,
newly-appointed Langara Prirtcipal

David Cane has proposed that five
students with voting rights be included
on the Academic Council.
The council, which previously has
involved one non-voting student ob¬
server, would also be restructured under
Cane's proposal to focus more on
academic policies and procedures and
curriculum matters, rather than adminis¬
trative items.
' 'I didn't realize that (student voting
rights) would be this controversial," said
Cane, who assumed the position of
Langara Principal August 1. "It's
created a fair amount of discussion, but
I'm hopeful that we can resolve the
matter to everyone's satisfaction."

Cane said the proposal is part of a
general restructuring of committees at
Langara and that it's still under review
by Management Committee members:
Linda Arnold, Don Burbidge, Ted Chen,
Gary Frame, Martin Gerson, Linda
Holmes, Joan Horsley, Ralph Kerr,

demic policies and regulations and is
intended to provide a forum for the
debate of educational issues.
One of the opponents of Cane's plan,
Gary Frame, Division Chairman of
English and Modem Languages, agrees
with student input, but not a decision¬
making role on the council.

rights on groups which determine
curriculum.

provide them with what they think is
best.

' 'I have no problem with students being
placed on the Management Committee
and giving them voting rights over such
items as fees, parking, timetables or
other things that are of direct concern to
them. But when I made-that suggestion
to the Management Committee, it was
greeted with absolute silence."

Cane said the Langara Student Union
has reacted favourably to his proposal

"although they have questions regarding

have to be designed if enough students

The weightiest function of the Aca¬

expressed their interest in serving on the
Academic Council.
"It remains to be seen how many
students will come forward," said Cane.
"We didn't want to set up an election
process if it isn't necessary."
Cane's goal would be to have one
student rep on the council from each of

demic Council is to approve new courses
and programs and changes to existing
ones. The council also develops aca¬

Modem Languages, Mathematics and
Science, Humanities and Social Sciences

the students-it's not a one-way proc¬

VCC - VVI, KEC and Continuing

determine what a student needs to
leam," said Frame. "I don't think the
student is in a position to determine that,
nor do I accept the notion that students
are clients and that we must somehow

the selection process, and so do I."
Cane said an election process would

ess."

five student representatives.
None of the other instructional areas of
Education - has students with voting

Vedan and Cane.
"It is important to me and the campus
deans that students have a significant
voice in academic matters," said Cane.
"Students are our clients and we want,
and need, their assistance. The most

effective learning takes place through a

of 17, there would be nine faculty and

"The faculty has the obligation to

Maida Long, Valerie Nielsen, Richard

partnership between the instructor and

and two members from the Career
Divisions. He also wants to add more
faculty and a support staff member to the
council. Out of a proposed membership

the five campus divisions: English and
David Cane (above) and plan opponent
Gary Frame

New International Ed. Director for CE
Rorri McBlane joins the college's Continuing Education Division this week in the position of Program Director, International
Education. McBlane served from 1980 to the present as Executive Director, International House, at UBC.
Concurrently, he was Director of International House Briefing Centre, an organization that provides training in the area of cross/
intercultural communication. Prior to that, he served from 1975-1977 as advisor. International Student Office at the University of
Alberta, Edmonton.

From 1969 to 1980, McBlane was a teacher working in Alberta, New Guinea and Ghana. He is active in several international
education organizations including CIDA and the Hong Kong Project and is the author of numerous publications.
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eOifiiUING
EDUCATION

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CE expands

accessibility
for employees
Employees enrolling in most Continuing
Education courses will no longer face

the uncertainty of being bumped by fee
paying students.

Continuing Education Director Gail
Rochester said that a spot will be
available for eligible employees who
meet the entrance requirements for a
course, with the exception of certain
courses in the general interest category
where the fee includes supplies (such as

Wine Appreciation), rentals (Learn to

Malcolm Cant (right) was under the watchful eye of KEC's Jim Humble, who managed the canoe. (No, Humble
was not the one who whacked Cant In the head with a paddle).

Cant conquers Skaha
If you drive east toward the Okanagan on Highway 3a, you'll run into Skaha Lake at
its midpoint between Penticton and Okanagan Falls.
For most people, it's pretty. For Malcolm Cant, it was pretty scary.
"We were coming down the hill to where you can see only half of the lake and I
said to the others: "what the hell have I gotten myself into," said Cant, a KEC Instruc¬
tor in the Individualized Education Program for Adults.

He had gotten himself into the Skaha Lake Ultra Swim; at 11.8 kilometres, the
longest open water swim in North America and also the longest of Cant's life.
He started with a bang.
"About 10 yards out, someone hit me in the head with an errant paddle," said CanL
"I had to stop for awhile and make sure I was okay.
' 'The first time you try something, you always have a fear of the unknown. I found
that I swam the first two miles too slowly. Next time it should go better."
If those sound like excuses, they're not. His race went swimmingly...a third place

finish in the Masters' (over 40) class.
Cant has competed in numerous marathons, triathlons and biathlons. He's eyeing an
ultra ironman event proposed for B.C. next year. The ultra ironman includes: a five
mile swim, 150 mile bike ride and 50 mile run, all in succession.

Makes you tired just thinking about it

Print Textiles is an example) or transpor¬
tation (Travel Tours).
Each course will still have to have the
minimum number of fee payers required
to run the course. "Previously, as classes
filled, the employee was given the

choice of paying the fee or being
displaced by a fee-paying student," said
Rochester. "Now we are trying to make
a larger number of courses more
accessible to our own people."

Eligible employees are those eligible
to receive College benefits. Employees
requesting a fee waiver should send their
request stating name, Social Insurance
Number, department, phone local and
name, number and start date of the
course to:
VVI-John Vandenakker.
KEC-Karen Kelly.
Langara-Linda Holmes.
College Resources-Ross Carter.
Continuing Education-Bob Lajoie.
International Education-Jindra Repa.

All other employees should send their
request to their department director.
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Film series
focuses on
women's

experiences
Here are the details for the film
series, Visions: Women of the
World, scheduled for Langara.

Vivid contrasts and sharp simi¬
larities appear in four films on
women's experiences of family
life, love, work, immigration and
discrimination. After each show¬

ing, a panel of respondents will
comment on the film and lead a
discussion. Open to the public,

the series is also offered in partial
fulfillment of the requirements for
the Women's Studies Diploma.
Thursday, Oct. 12 - Doctor,

Lawyer, Indian Chief - Native
Indian women in Canada tell of
their struggles and achievements.

Thursday, Oct. 19 - Displaced
View - Strong subtle feelings link
three generations of JapaneseCanadian women.
Thursday, Oct. 26 - Creating
Bridges - Latin American women
make theatre their successful route

into life in Canada.
Thursday, Nov. 2 - Asian Heart -

Interviews document the reality of
"mail order" brides.

All showings are 12:30 - 2:30,
Room A327 at Langara (third
floor, opposite the elevators). For

further information, call Ingrid
Laue, Coordinator, 324-5379.
successful route into life in CanPAGE4

Peace-Conflict series starts October 16th
A previous edition of Update announced the new Peace and Conflict
Program at Langara. Here are the details of the public lecture series:

"COMMON SECURITY IN THE NUCLEAR AGE"
October 16 - "The Concept of Common Security: Peace, Environment,
and the Development of a Sustainable Future" Dr. Fred Knelman,
Former Director of Science and Humanities, Concordia University.
October 23 - "Nuclear Weapons: Are They Legal?" Dr. Edward

McWhinney, Department of International Law and Relations, SFU.
November 6 - "Science and Ethics in the Nuclear Age" Dr. Tony
Arrott, National President of Science for Peace, Professor of Physics,

SFU.
November 27 - "Strategic Dilemmas in a Realigning World: Is the
Cold War Over?" Dr. Douglas Ross, Director of the Centre for Interna¬

tional Studies SFU.
Mondays, 15:30 - 17:00, Room A122, Langara Campus, Everyone
Welcome.
For further information, call Cathy Sosnowsky, Coordinator, Peace and

Conflict Studies 324-5511.
Co-sponsored by Educators for Nuclear Disaimament.

Update
is your publication.

If there is
a story you would like to
see in Update,
contact
Chuck Poulsen
at

324-5475