Halton Hills Newspapers

Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), March 17, 1976, p. 31

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Architect happy with progress in spite of winter weather delays By Judy Construction of the new Brampton Campus is ex to be completed as planned by January although it was three weeks behind schedule as of this writing according to Bill Carruthers of Brook Car ruthers Shaw Toronto architects for the project Although Canadian construction firms can build in severe conditions he said this winter has been too much Since much of the building is exposed con weather prime timing factor in construction explained Three areas of the campus are being developed simultaneously the building itself the surrounding landscape and the Fletcher Creek Valley The building schedule Carruthers said is tight but work proceeding well because of careful plan rung Before construction began two separate contracts were awarded for foundation pouring This was done in anticipation of summer strikes explained The firm felt that by making sure founds tions were being poured while drawings were still in the finishing process serious delays could be avoided That planning was right on There were strikes but they t hold us up he said Describing the building Carruthers said it is largely poured concrete with some masonry walls and and large glass areas Thesecond level or concourse is the heart of the college The site has been ramped to the concourse le vel where the main entrance is located Carruthers described this entrance as functional not solely for special occasions or grand entrances Theconcourse virtually complete and work is beginning on the upper levels Although the recreational wing containing the dent lounge Is not yet visible plans are to finish It simultaneously with the facilities now under construc tion However at this time Carruthers explained attention is on ensuring that academic program facilities are available in time for the opening Site development is well under way Seventeen of the total 100 acres are being transformed into roads parking lots and bus parking along with necesjary landscaping The work is 90 percent complete The firm began site development very early or dor to gain an extra growing season this spring Re sults have been extremely good according to Car Grass planted last fall on the Fletcher Creek banks looks like it has been there for years Car said Willow cuttings have also been placed every two feet along the bank planned percent catch rate he added Heres how to get there Bus service to and from the new Sheridan College Bra met on Campus will be essentially the same as it has been until now according to Wray Sheridan College VicePresident of Administration and Develop ment Although the subject of transportation to the new campus has not yet been discussed in depth it is ex pected that buses will run to the new campus from Mississauga Long Branch Islington and Mai ton said he docsn t expect that Brampton will run a special student bus service He added that he city might consider running a bus during the early rush hour and another during the late afternoon However in his opinion there is absolutely no reason to expect an all day service Brampton already has a good service to the corn of Slceles Avenue and Highway 10 the location of he new campus he said You must remember said Oakvillc campus had no bus service when it opened either Ex sting service is the result of suburban deve lopment north of the campus and was initiated pnmar as a service to town residents Forty percent of our students drive said Wray Arranging car pools he suggested is one obvious and easy way to facilitate access to the new campus from Brampton and elsewhere The high percentage of drivers makes complete bus service both unnecessary and uneconomical for either the City of Brampton or Sheridan College to operate he said As to the cost of transportation expects a modest rise In fares next year Fletchers Creek Valley is the third stage of the project now underway To preserve the upper table land on which the new building is being built the creek had to be moved 150 feet to the east of the construction site Carruthers des cribed this as a unique job that was very well handled by the Sheridan heavy equipment school students Extra care was taken to move topsoil and stockpile It for use later in landscaping In connection with the creek a pond has been con in an area that visually begged for it Located in an area of the site that floods every spring Carruthers expects the pond provide a visual focal point for the college As for possible fishing Carruthers commented that local children do fish the creek but what or whether they catch anything is un Some faculty members have suggested hat a portion of the Brampton land is ideally suited to a close to the land farming operation combined with courses in agriculture veterinary science and farm and stable management In reply to a query about the feasibility of such an operation Carruthers said I wouldn discourage it It would be an interesting and worthwhile use of land until it is needed for other purposes i the growth of the College Carruthers also mentioned that the use of part of the land for treenursery purposes has been discussed Trees and shrubs Tor landscaping could be developed and grown on the college grounds Phil Brook partner the firm whose main concern is the building interior reemphasized the importance of the concourse as the functional core of the building Everything relates to the concourse It is the main circulation space for the entire campus he said From theconcourse you become aware of all the other spaces in the building looking down into the cafeteria and up to the other areas A large lecture room cum theatre is located as an island in the concourse The outdoors can be seen intermittently as you move along continued Brooks so you con orient yourself to the outside of the building This area is well supplied with places to sit and ha vc coffee Inside he college main entrance is an open court located in the concourse and lit by an overhead sky light The concrete building materials are not highly finished Brook explained However a lot of color will be used both to brighten the area and to reinforce planning and organization In this way facilities will be identifiable by their characteristic color corned throughout the building Carpet coloring will fallow the some color dent ill cation scheme For example a blue grey carpet will indicate that one is on he concourse level while differ colors will be employed elsewhere Piping and ducts will be exposed the technological orientation of the campus and will be brightly painted In summary Brook said background will be white with bright blocks of color used as relief and as facility identification Lighting will vary in intensity fromarta to area and plants wilt be used to soften con tours We have tried keep the good feeling of the Oak design and the same time to emphasize differ in function and design Brook said The interior is infinitely flexible Brook continued Further space is not departmentalized hat is fnci hues are located according to function and need according to the department to which they belong Studios needing natural light are located on the outer rim while technological labs using artificial light arc in the interior The centre of the Brampton campus is more tin ear both horizontally and vertically than Oakvillc Brook said in reference to he differences between the Iwoeampuses Theconcourse Is linear and is located in the vertical centre of the building white in contrast assumes a wheel and spoke configuration Both Brook and Carruthers discussed and describ ed the project with genuine enthusiasm anticipating no problems concerning completion Their opinion In summary is that the building and the associated land scaping will greatly improve the appearance of the acre parcel of land Students start classes in January 1977 Sheridan students wdt have new campus facilities in Brampton next year Although completion date for the first building phase is scheduled for next October it is expected that students and all programs now offered at the Bramp ton Campus on Church SL will be transferred to the new site Ml ween first and second semester January The campus is being built on acres at the south east corner of Stecles Ave W and McLaughlin In developing the property special attention has been given to conservation policies and natural features of the land The terrain provides for ample recreational space Students will find the new campus easily acces sible by Sheridan s own bus lines public bus and GO Tram It is only seven miles north along Highway 10 from the City centre of Mississauga and about one mile south of the existing Brampton Campus The campus design calls for a building cluster feet connecting four separate structures by an arterial concourse which forms the core or spine of the college Parts of the complex will be mufti level to conform with the terrain which at the same time encourages student Interaction The interior will contain some courts mezzanines and open teaching areas consistent with the colleges educational philosophy The new campus however should develop iuTown distinct fca hires with a special emphasis on community oriented activities such as Increased and improved physical education facilities A purpose sports complex including small gymnasium will enhance sports and leisure time an exciting part of college life In Brampton Un the direction of Jim Makela full complement of sports is being planned for students in the new facility at all levels from varsity and intramural to recreation clubs and instructional programs The college is a very active member of the Ontario College Athletic Association OCAA which encompasses Ontario s colleges so Sheridan teams tend to travel extensively Some of the popular sports include football hockey basketball golf skiing judo tennis curling and volleyball Activities on a leisure lime basis in elude archery camping sauna bath table tennis weight training football billiards chess and others Opened in 1967 the Brampton Campus offers pro grams in Technology Applied Arts Business and Secretarial Studies and Visual Arts The signing Sheridan President John M Porter right signs the documents for acquisition of the 101 acre parcel of land designated the new Brampton Campus March 16 at the Peel County Council Abo present were board member William Kelly left of Malum and the then Warden of Peel County Lou Parsons now Peel Regional Chairman Ontario Premier William Davis adds mortar to a concrete shell during the cornerstone laying ceremony Oct 1975 at the new campus site A copper box or time capsule containing contemporary paraphernalia Birth of a campus Construction of the new campus Is well untie It at various stages of pouring concrete continue until the end of this month The collef peels partial completion of the first building 1976 By January 1977 the students and I programs currently offered at the Brampton Cj on Church will be transferred to the new TFT T mm The construction The signing Birth of a campus Sheridan President John Porter right signs the documents for acquisition of the acre parcel of land designated the new Brampton Campus March 1972 at the Peel County Council Abo present were board member William Kelly left of Mai ton and the then Warden of Peel County Lou Parsons now Peel Regional Chairman Ontario Premier William Davis adds mortar to a concrete during the cornerstone laying ceremony OcL at the new campus site A copper box or time capsule containing contemporary paraphernalia was inserted In the hollow shell with assistance from Construction of the new campus is well underway Us at various stages of pouring concrete which will continue until the end of this month The college ex pacts partial completion of thefirst building phase Oct 1976 By January 1977 the students and all the programs currently offered at the Brampton Campus on Church SL will be transferred to the new develop ment Not playing numbers game Dean looks to community for ideas The construction By Chris Morton Very community oriented is the way Don Hamilton Dean of Community Services describes the projected evening calendar for the new Brampton Campus of Sheridan College While growth development and exploration of new areas continue to be a fundamental aim of community services at Sheridan eight campuses We are not strictly plaing a numbers game For this reason Reg Gibson campus or for Community Services at the Brampton Campus is in the process of forming an advisory committee de signed toclicit input from all segments of the Inasmuch as we will be appealing to northern and Peel we must recognize the fact that the new campus is situated in the advancing urban centre of Brampton Bra ma lea These people naturally have different needs and wants said Hamilton Even though there is every intention to offer what is currently available in the Brampton evening more emphasis will be placed on the development of technology courses he added This trend began in January with a substantial increase in accredited part time technology courses A big push in technology is under development said Hamilton If our proposal is approved we hope to run a program similar to the old Advanced Te chnical Class enabling participants an to qualify for a General Technology di- over an extended period of time This kind of program would principally benefit those people who have taken previous technology courses desiring a diploma without too much special nation Despite the growing interest in credit special interest courses the continuing education division of Sheridan is ranked fifth in the province and third larg est in the province for numbers and variety of credited courses Almost per cent of our evening calendar is accredited Hamilton said The new campus which replaces the present out worn facilities on Church St will encompass consider able lab and studio space This kind of facility is ally conducive to science and technology areas of Community Services has three divisions geared to varied needs of the adult community The Retraining which provides full time courses to give students saleable skills will form a significant part of the act at the new campus Canada Manpower has just negotiated sponsor ship of the commercial refresher courses said Hamilton Once we can establish that we are doing a good job in Brampton as we have done at the OakvilleSouth Campus it is conceivable Manpower and other organ izations will be willing to support additional pro grams Most of the retraining programs which include se veral business and commercial courses as well as basic job readiness training are supported by the Fed Department of Manpower and Immigration Individuals referred to the college by Manpower Centres have their fees paid by this and in many cases a living allowance is said Hamilton Those who do not qualify for Manpower as lance to take these programs can apply to the collect on a free paying basis There are also many adults in the lv who for a variety of reasons wish to take the or courses which are offered during the da but ments at work or in the home make this 1 The Continuing Education Division the equivalent of many of these programs for even and summer study in some cases the progran the daytime offering and successful leads to the of a regular diploma said Hamilton Another area receiving is in Manage ment Training and Development DandT divi specializes in providing courses to local business and industry to upgrade the knowledge and skills of employees according to their needs at a mini cost We also hope that business and industry will think campus when they want to conduct mars and professional development workshops Hamilton added During the past year we have rented out certain amphitheatres and lecture halls including the new Sheridan Hall at the Oakville Campus to many as well as cosponsoring and hosting many events ourselves said Hamilton We hope to achieve the same atmosphere at Brampton Many of the courses carry Sheridan Coll ege credit toward a Management Studies Certificate or other Sheridan College certificates and diplomas as in business administration computer studies and techno logy The inclusion of the summer school which began in 1974 is designed chiefly for Pe residents Day and evening courses will be available at the new campus for the student who wants credit upgrading or advanced standing A host of credit special interest courses complement the summer or further information any of these areas please contact Community Services Brampton Cam pus Out of graduates percent found ment related to their program of study according to the 1974 Placement Report issued through Student vices at Sheridan College Considering that the economy was entering a downward trend last spring gratify to see that so many of our graduates are finding employment directly related to their studies said Boss Mctwen Employment Adviser at Sheridan In view of twosimilar reports prepared on and 1972 graduates the report reflects a consistent trend in providing more joboriented programs of study at the and a decrease in the percentage of students their education elsewhere after graduation This indicates that has evolved into an educational institution accepted by its community of employers covering the broadest scope of concerns industry government education the media These employers clearly feel that Sheridan graduates can do the job that they have been trained for and that there is a need in the working world for these kind of skills said McEwen The data contained in the report reveal that dents are fairly sure of which career path they wish to follow on a short term but are uncertain as to their destination beyond the next two years which is under in today fast changing world of careers lifestyles and life goals The report also indicates that salary and promo tions arc still the most important factors in a job to the college graduates This is followed very closely by scope ana variety of job and working conditions The placement report is the third study of its nature which was initiated in 1971 to discover as ac curately as possible what happens to Sheridan Increase announced in loans budget An increase of ill 45 million in the 1976 budget of the Ontario Student Assistance Program OSAP was announced recently by Dr Harry C Parrot mm of colleges and universities A realistic Interpretation is that the loan portion has been increased from to I with an increase in the cost of living allowance from 40 to 45 said Knye Newton Student Awards Officer Sheridan College Under the student assistance plan student has the option of for either OSAP or a Canada dent Loan According to Mrs Newton seven I changes have accompanied the ministry announcement We no longer take into consideration the students age As 5 Sherd Style Gradsfind jobs related to program training ates to from a large sample the res ponsts of graduates concerning the relevancy of their post secondary educauotial preparation It also mea the effectiveness of placement services In the toiler study was eonductcd on a survey basis Questionnaires were mailed to all members of the graduating class and a response rate of percent was second mailing acquired an additional percent response and a telephone survey brought the total response to percent The placement office at Sheridan serves pnnci hilly as a vehicle for locating permanent as well as temporary employment for students To graduating students in finding employ ill available positions are posted in the place ment office at the Campus and on centrally located boards at the other day time campuses The placement office has also been significantly instru mental in recruiters on campus in second semester During the on campus recruiting session which ran from January to April 1974 some urn pontes expressed interest in interviewing Sheridan gradual students Students signed up for a total of 143 inter views with 32 companies in the fields of business tech nology computer science secretarial studies retail management arts and photography The 32 recruiters which came on campus were sur veyed in May of which returned the completed sur vey a percent rate of response Eleven of the 16 responding companies made a total of 19 job offers to our graduates and received 15 acceptances from the students Recruiters rated the interviewing facilities and arrangements made by the placement office favourably remarked McEwen longns they have been gainfully employed for two per over months they are designated as indepen dent Individuals returning from the work force for the 197677 academic year will no longer be expected to have saved a quarter of their last eight month earn ings The savings requirement will no reduced to 10 percent or an amount based on the student summer savings whichever is greater allowances have been Increased as the result of specific evaluations of student needs board andlodging and miscellaneous allow ill be increased from 151 per week for students living away from home and to from per week for students living at home

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