Se

The meeting opened with a discus-
sion of the situation for monitors at
the college; in attendance were 6 moni-
tors, most of whom are responsible for
tools and equipment at Dunsmuir
Street. Under consideration was the
possibility of requesting an increase in
the rate of pay, though all of us have
heard the college “‘didn’t allow for any
increases in the budget’’. Many perspec-
tives were given, essentially looking at
the pros and cons of achieving an
increase. The present rate is the mini-
mum wage in B.C. — $3.00 per hour.

The consensus is that it is worth-
while to pursue an increase, especially
for those doing more as monitors.
(There’s a variation in responsibili-
ties from one monitor position to
another.) The following reasons were
accumulated to support this action:
— Presently there is scarcely any
recognition of the range of monitor
responsibilities and the importance of
many tasks. For example, they help
maintain the quality of tools, often
showing a student how to use a speci-
fic tool, how to get the most out of it
without damaging it. Also, because of
their knowledge, they can indicate
which is the most useful tool for a
job. If these sorts of responsibilities
are supposed to be the studio assistant’s
jurisdiction, the question is asked why
monitors continually find themselves
doing them too. Often monitors can
be a key part in the understanding of
tools and materials. This only makes
sense in a place where students try to
be as helpful .as possible to other
students.

— There are aspects of inconvenience
in the job of a monitor, such as wait-
ing for a guard to show up to lock a
tool crib at the end of the day.

— There is the question of why the
rate of pay is geared to the minimum
wage in B.C. when inflation in the last
few years has greatly diminished the
purchasing power for everyone. What
employee of the college“has not re-
ceived an increase in the past three
years?

— There is the question of the college’s
integrity in its relation with all employ-
ees and the cost of living. Monitors
are of the opinion that their situation,
in terms of work and wages, needs
some attention which becomes more
overdue as inflation persists as it does.

Other matters receiving discussion:
— Concern expressed about what
sort of access students will have in the
galiery at the Granville Island school.
At present a policy of exclusion seems
to be evolving on the part of the
college toward exhibiting student
work in the gallery.
— Apart from this development
there is the question of whether
students want to continue a student
operated gallery near the new school
next year.
— Another issue is present methods
and policies of education; also that
first year students want to be active in
developing and improving policies.
Many first year students may not know

that such an issue arose precisely at
this time last year. Several students
wanted to advance into second year at
Christmas and the Dean’s committee
developed a policy which required the
approval of the Dean, Susan Hillman
(Foundation dept. head), and the
approval of the instructors you wished
to study with in second year. Also
there was a redefining of the content
of two workshops, ‘Context and Social
Realities’ and ‘On Broadening Commu-
nication and Personal Development’.
After this change, Foundation students
met to air further opinions about the
program. In attendance were 90
people, approximately 85% of the
students in the program. Among the
questions asked were: Are some
teachers teaching at all? Would it be
more worthwhile for Foundation
instructors to be committed solely to
the first year program? Or is Founda-
tion merely an excuse for a ‘first year
education’? A question to be asked is
did the college rise to deal with a
chaotic situation, defuse it, but without
accomplishing improvements?

— Foundation students attending
Society meetings in recent weeks have
raised questions about the intentions
and restrictions of the program; who
or what is being diagnosed—and for
what purpose, to whose advantage?
Why is there a split between the way
first and second year students work?
There is a need for students and faculty
to say how each sees things. If some-
thing is being obstructed, if there is a
separation of ‘learning’ from individual
needs, will this be a source of practi-
cal problems for those attempting to
live and work as artists? An ad hoc
committee of Foundation students has
been formed to approach whatever the
problematics may be; all will benefit
from the knowledge, experience and
curiosity of each other. This committee
has the support of the Student Society
in whatever ways it can be helpful.

— The final item discussed in the
October 24th meeting was a motion to
gather information about developing a
Dental Plan for students at ECCA. The
approach will be a_ cost/feasibility
study of a Dental Plan for students
here and one in conjunction with
other student societies in Vancouver.
Chairmen of the Committee are
Michael Lawlor and Gordon Moore.
— The Society meets each Wednesday
at 4:00 pm in the Helen Pitt Gallery.

Items discussed at the meeting of
October 31st, 1979:

This week there was a Dean’s
Committee meeting and a Program
Advisory Committee meeting. It
was the first meeting of the PAC this
term, composed of the following
members: Robin Mayor (Principal) as
chairman, Tom Hudson (Dean), Ted
Baker, Bruce Boyd, Ed lIvsins, and
Gordon Moore. The agenda of the
PAC is prepared by Robin Mayor toa
large extent, from items referred by
the Dean’s Committee and Student
Services minutes and whatever policy
matters need attention. Any items

which have long term implications
for the college are the PAC’s jurisdic-
tion. The PAC reports to the College
Board monthly. It makes recommenda-
tions to the Board on curricular,
budgetary, faculty and staff matters.
As of this writing, there are no ap-
proved minutes from the first meeting
for discussion. The PAC meets every
second Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.

From the Dean’s Committee
minutes the item which received the
most discussion was what will be the
policy adopted towards giving credits
to Foundation Students for their
workshops. Presently these students
have to pass 6 out of 8 workshops,
plus Art History, in order to advance
to second year. A suggestion this
week by Sam Carter is that in first
year one should be expected to pass
all workshops, and if any workshops
are failed you will have to make up
the appropriate credits in second
year. This could mean a very heavy
workload in Second year for some
students. Much more opinion from
students is required to make known
what we think is the best policy to
adopt.

Apart from the Dean’s Committee
minutes, there was a discussion (again)
of the Dean teaching his class in the
Resource Workshop. Again the consen-
sus is that the Dean should have a
separate class for his lecture, allowing
a wider variety of visiting artists to
attend this workshop. Many students
value the content of the Dean’‘s
lectures; however there is the question
of why they are poorly attended.
There was also a general discussion of
the positions and intentions of college
policies toward grading, quality of
education and teaching, finances avail-

able for student travel, exclusion of
students from the gallery in Granville

Island School, and what will happen to
the now defunct ‘Design Research
Program’.

Research was conducted this week
on the feasability of establishing a
‘group’ Dental Plan for ECCA stu-
dents. Results of this research will be
presented in the Society meeting of
Wednesday, November 7th.

The Student Society is engaged in
presenting student positions to the
PAC and Dean’s Committee on changes
and contemporary attitudes towards
education and learning. We urge all
interested students to attend Society
meetings each Wednesday. Anyone
with inquiries about what college
committees do, what is being done or
proposed, or particular problems con-
cerning students, should address either
the Student Society, or, to reach all
the students, the ’X’. e
NOTICE: One of the recently opened
College spaces is at 548 Cambie,
Van Horne Building. Entrance is by
the front door. Doors are locked at
5 pm. Monday to Friday. This space is
not open on Saturday or Sunday.

Gordon Moore
Secretary Student Society

., Addendum

...to ‘Notes’ of October
24th Fe

From the information point
of view, two items in the October
10th ‘Notes from the Student
Society’ deserve correction.
Doug Weir’s position as of
December 1st will be ‘Facili-
ties Manager’ and not ‘Head
Technical Assistant’. (In fact,
among studio assistants there is
a desire for ‘‘equal relations’’,
each being responsible and cap-
able to the same degree.) A
studio assistant will be hired to
replace Doug Weir. The _ posi-
tion is being advertised as of
November 3rd.

The events of Doug Weir’s
car accident can be summarized
in these few words: One day he
was at the Granville Island
school on business for the col-
lege. On returning to his car he
found that it had been damaged.
The repair bill came to $122.00.
He submitted a written report
and request to the Dean’s Com-
mittee for the college to pay the
damages. The committee decided
to pay the first $100, which is
the amount of deductible on: his
car insurance. So he paid $22 out
of his own pocket. He appealed
the committee's decision not to
pay the $22 and was turned
down. The question now is this:
Does the college have a policy to
pay the deductible on such car
accidents from now on?

Answer: The college will pay
only a $100 deductible to any
employee of the college who
may be involved in any accidents,
while using a personal vehicle
on. official college business.
(Note—the emphasis is on “‘offi-
cial college business’’.)

A final word about these
corrections. In no way whatso-
ever is it the intention of the
Society to misrepresent infor-
mation or decisions/acts made by
an individual or a committee of
the college. Critical perspectives
of issues are employed where
necessary, as we intend respect-
ful communications with faculty
and administration alike. In this
line, it is advisable that parti-
cular faculty members refrain
from calling student representa-
tives fools in committee meetings.
It is only because of the ‘dis-
balance of power relations’ that
you can afford to do so. There
are more than just a few students
who recognize this.

Gordon Moore
Secretary, Student Society

Co-editors note—A problem of
context and content. | recognize
my fault in this matter. Because

‘| had background information on

this subject, the topic having
been discussed in the Student
Society meetings previously, |
did not notice that, as printed,
this item was out of context and
open to  mis-interpretation. |
apologize to Doug Weir, and to
you, reader, for any mis-under-
standing generated by my hand-
ling of this comment.

Another one—Informed
sources have informed me that
the policy of demanding a stu-
dent identity card to be held as
security for equipment borrowed
is not peculiar to Dennis Rickett.
This policy was instituted by the
Student Services Committee.

‘Paul Calder and Stanley Leak are

the student representatives on
this committee. | suggest that
any problems be addressed to
them.

M.C. Lawlor

Notes from the |

Student Society

‘The meeting opened with a discus-
sion of the situation for monitors at
‘the college; in attendance were 6 moni
tors, most of whom are responsible for
tools and equipment at Dunsmuir
Street. Under consideration was the
possibility of requesting an increase in
the rate of pay, though all of us have
hheard the college “didn’t allow for any
increases in the budget". Many perspec-
tives were given, essentially looking at
the pros and cons of achieving an
Increase. The present rate is the mini
mum wage in B.C. ~ $3.00 per hour.
The consensus is that itis worth

while to pursue an increase, especially
‘for those doing more as monitors.
(There's a variation in. responsi
ties from one monitor position to
another.) The following reasons were
‘accumulated to support this action:
= Presently there is scarcely any
recognition of the range of monitor
responsibilities and the importance of
many tasks. For example, they help
maintain the quality of tools, often
showing a student how to use a speci
fic tool, how to get the most out of it
without damaging it. Also, because of
their knowledge, they can indicate
which is the most useful tool for a
job. If these sorts of responsibilities
are supposed to be the studio assistant’s
jurisdiction, the question is asked why
monitors continually find themselves
‘doing them too. Often monitors can
be a key part in the understanding of
tools and materials. This only makes
sense in a place where students try to
be as helpful as possible to other
students

= There are aspects of inconvenience
in the job of a monitor, such as wait:
ing for a guard to show up to lock a
‘tool erib at the end of the day.

= There is the question of why the
rate of pay is geared to the minimum
wage in B.C. when inflation in the last
few years has greatly diminished the
purchasing power for everyone. What
‘employee of the college’has not re-
ceived an increase in the past three
years?

= There is the question ofthe college's
integrity in its relation with all employ-
fees and the cost of living. Monitors
‘are of the opinion that their situation,
jn terms of work and wages, needs
some attention which becomes more
overdue as inflation persists as it does.

Other matters receiving discussion
= Concern expressed about what
sort of access students will have in the
galiery at the Granville Island school.
{At present a policy of exclusion seems
to be evolving on the part of the
college toward exhibiting student
‘work in the gallery.

= Apart from this development
‘there is the question of whether
students want to continue a student
operated gallery near the new school
ext year.

= Another issue is present methods
‘and policies of education; also that
first year students want to be act
developing and improving policies.
Many first year students may notknow

‘that such an issue arose precisely at
this time last year. Several students
wanted to advance into second year at
Christmas and the Dean's committee
developed a policy which required the
approval of the Dean, Susan Hillman
(Foundation dept. head), and the
approval of the instructors you wished
to study with in second year. Also
‘there was a redefining of the content
‘of two workshops, ‘Context and Social
Realities’ and ‘On Broadening Commu
nication and Personal Development’.
‘After this change, Foundation students
‘met to air further opinions about the
rogram. In attendance were 90
people, approximately 85% of the
students in the program. Among the
questions asked were: Are some
twachers teaching at all? Would it be
more worthwhile for Foundation
Instructors to be committed solely to
the first year program? Or is Founda-
tion merely an excuse fora first year
education’? A question to be asked is
did the college rise to deal with a
chaotic situation, defuse it, but without
accomplishing improvements?

— Foundation students attending
‘Society meetings in recent weeks have
raised questions about the intentions
‘and restrictions of the program; who
‘or what is being diagnosed—and for
‘what purpose, to whose advantage?
Why is there 2 split between the way
first. and second year students work?
‘There is @ need for students and faculty
‘to say how each sees things. If some
‘thing is being obstructed, if there is a
‘separation of ‘learning’ from individual
needs, will this be a source of practi
‘cal problems for those attempting to
live and work as artists? An ad hoc
committee of Foundation students has
‘been formed to approach whatever the
pproblematics may be; all will benefit
from the knowledge, experience and
Curiosity of each other. This committee
hhas the support of the Student Society
in whatever ways it can be helpful.

— The final item discussed in the
October 24th meeting was a motion to
gather information about developing a
Dental Plan for students at ECA. The
approach will be 2 cost/feasibility
study of a Dental Plan for students
here and one in conjunction with
other student societies in Vancouver.
Chairmen of the Committee are
Michael Lawlor and Gordon Moore.
= TheSociety meets each Wednesday
‘at 4:00 pm in the Helen Pitt Gallery.

Items discussed at the meeting of
October 31st, 1978:

This week there was a Dean’s
‘Committee meeting and a Program
Advisory Committee meeting. It
was the first meeting of the PAC this
term, composed of the following
members: Robin Mayor (Principal) as
‘chairman, Tom Hudson (Dean), Ted
Baker, Bruce Boyd, Ed Ivsins, and
Gordon Moore. The agenda of the
PAC is prepared by Robin Mayor to a
large extent, from items referred by
the Dean's Committee and Student
Services minutes and whatever policy
‘matters need attention. Any items

Which have long term implications
for the college are the PAC’s jurisdic-
n. The PAC reports to the College
‘Board monthly. It makes recommenda-
tions to the Board on curricular,
budgetary, faculty and staff matters.
‘As of this writing, there are no ap-
Proved minutes from the first meeting
for discussion. The PAC meets every
second Wednesday at 11:30 am.

From the Dean's Committee
minutes the item which received the
most discussion was what will be the
policy adopted towards giving credits
to Foundation Students for their
‘workshops. Presently these students
have to pass 6 out of 8 workshops,
plus Art History, in order to advance
to second year. A suggestion this
week by Sam Carter is that in first
‘year one should be expected to pass
all workshops, and if any workshops
‘are failed you will have to make up
the appropriate credits in second
‘year. This could mean a very heavy
‘workload in Second year for some
students. Much more opinion from
students is required to make known
what we think is the best policy to
adopt.

‘Apart from the Dean's Committee
minutes, there was a discussion (again)
Cf the Dean teaching his class in the
Resource Workshop. Again the consen-
sus is that the Dean should have @
separate class for his lecture, allowing
‘2 wider variety of visiting artists to
attend this workshop. Many students
value the content of the Dean's
lectures; however there is the question
‘of why they are poorly attended.
There was also a general discussion of
the positions and intentions of college
policies toward grading, quality of
education and teaching, finances aval-
able for student travel, exclusion of
students from the gallery in Granville
Island School, and what will happen to
‘the now defunct ‘Design Research
Program.

Research was conducted this week
fon the feasability of establishing a
‘group’ Dental Plan for ECCA stu-
nts, Results of this research will be
presented in the Society meeting of
‘Wednesday, November 7th.

The Student Society is engaged in
presenting student positions to. the
PAC and Dean’s Committee on changos
‘and contemporary attitudes towards
education and learning. We urge all
Interested students to attend Society
‘meetings each Wednesday. Anyone
with inquiries about what college
‘committees do, what is being done or
proposed, or particular problems con-
cerning students, should address either
the Student Society, or, to reach all
the students, the X’. 5
NOTICE: One of the recently opened
College spaces is at 548 Cambie,
Van Horne Building. Entrance is by
the front door. Doors are locked at
5 pm. Monday to Friday. This space is
not open on Saturday or Sunday.

Gordon Moore
Secretary Student Society

Addendum,to ‘Notes’ of October
24th:

From the information point
of view, two items in the October
10th ‘Notes from the Student
Society’ deserve correction.
Doug Weir's position as of
December 1st will be ‘Fac
ties Manager’ and not ‘Head
Technical Assistant’. (In fact,
‘among studio assistants there is
a desire for “equal relations”,
each being responsible and cap-
able to the same degree.) A
studio assistant will be hired to
replace Doug Weir. The posi-
tion is being advertised as of
November 3rd.

The events of Doug Weir's
car accident can be summarized
in these few words: One day he
was at the Granville Island
school on business for the col:
lege. On returning to his car he
found that it had been damaged.
The repair bill came to $122.00.
He submitted a written report
and request to the Dean's Com-
mittee for the college to pay the
damages. The committee decided
to pay the first $100, which is
the amount of deductible on his
‘ar insurance. So he paid $22 out
of his own pocket. He appealed
the committee's decision not to
pay the $22 and was turned
down. The question now is th
Does the college have a policy to
pay the deductible on such car
accidents from now on?

Answer: The college will pay
only a $100 deductible to any
employee of the college who
‘may be involved in any accidents,
while using a personal vehicle
‘on official college business.
(Note-the emphasis is on “offi-
cial college business”)

A final word about these
corrections. In no way whatso:
ever is it the intention of the
Society to misrepresent infor-
mation or decisions/acts made by
an individual or a committee of
the college. Critical perspectives
of issues are employed where
necessary, as we intend respect-
ful communications with faculty
and administration alike. in this
line, it is advisable that parti-
cular faculty members refrain
from calling student representa-
tives fools in committee meetings.
It is only because of the ‘dis
balance of power relations’ that
you can afford to do so. There
are more than just a few students
who recognize this.

Gordon Moore
Secretary, Student Society

Co-editors noteA problem of
context and content, | recognize
my fault in this matter. Because
had background information on
this subject, the topic having
been discussed in the Student
Society meetings previously, |
did not notice that, as printed,
this item was out of context and
‘open to mis.interpretation. 1
apologize to Doug Weir, and to
you, reader, for any mis-under-
standing generated by my hand-
ling of this comment.

Another __one—Informed
sources have informed me that
‘the policy of demanding a stu-
dent identity card to be held as
security for equipment borrowed
is not peculiar to Dennis Rickett.
This policy was instituted by the
Student Services Committee,
Paul Calder and Stanley Leak are
the student representatives on
this committee. | suggest that
any problems be addressed to
them.

M.. Lawlor