MAD HATTER

 

 

 

 

MARY FEWSTER
CONTINUED

Columbia when, in 1986, she
received an award for Excellence
in Nursing.

Though Mary had high standards
for herself and did exceedingly
well as a result, she was also very
modest concerning her ac-
complishments. She was deeply
honoured by the award and wore
the pin presented to her with pride.
| want to share with you some of
Mary’s personal characteristics
that made us respect and love her.

She had a very bright and quick
mind. It was exciting to discuss
ideas with her and to plan new
directions. Because of her varied
international background in nurs-
ing, she brought a broad perspec-
tive to discussions that enable us
to see beyond the immediate is-
sues. She gave sound, wise coun-
sel to those of us that sought it.
She served as a mentor to many -
trusting, supporting, guiding and
encouraging us to grow in our
profession. She enthusiastically
supported nursing research and
theory development. She felt
strongly about the Baccalaurate as
Entry to Practice position. She
was loyal - loyal to her faculty,
staff, students, to her friends,
profession and employer. She
served as an able ambassador for
nursing and Douglas College in
the outside community.

Mary also had a real sense of ad-
venture. She loved to explore new
places, new ideas. My colleagues
and | remember the quick and en-
thusiastic response she made to
new ideas we presented.

We also remember her droll
sense of humour - the sparkle in
her eye when something was
funny. She had a wonderful giggle
and liked to be playful.

Above all else, Mary was afine
individual who cared deeply for
others.

| count myself fortunate to have

 

 

 

known her well over these past
twelve years and | join with those
of you who knew her in rejoicing
for all the many wonderful things
she shared with us.

Joy Holmwood, Director,
General Nursing

ANOTHER
FIRST FOR
DOUGLAS
COLLEGE

Tr Douglas College Criminol-
ogy Program and the Native
Education Centre in Vancouver are
pleased to announce a joint certifi-
cate program in Criminal Justice
Studies. The program, taught by
Douglas College faculty, commen-
ces September 14 at the Native
Education Centre. It is the first co-
operative effort between Douglas
College and the Native Education
Centre and is the first program of
its kind in the province.

 

 

 

 

Twenty native men and women
from across B.C. are enrolled in
the new program. Each of the stu-
dents has aspirations to employ-
ment in one of the branches of the
justice system, particularly police,
corrections or security work.
Program organizers are confident
that graduates will find employ-
ment due to the overwhelming
support for the program from rep-
resentatives of the justice agen-
cies and their recognition of the
benefits of hiring native people.
Justice system agencies have
demonstrated their support and
enthusiasm through participation
onthe advisory committee and
through the offers of practicum
placements in their various work
places. One program supporter is
S/Sgt. Larry Smith of the Van-
couver Police Department. "This
program will be a valuable assis-
tance to police agencies inthe
identification and development of
Native Indians for a career in polic-
ing. It is an outstanding endeavor
by the Native Education Centre

and Douglas College in getting
together and creating a program to
supply a need in the police com-
munity."

Mary Clarkson is the Doug'as
College co-ordinator of the
program. Mary brings to the
program both academic creden-
tials and extensive criminal justice
experience. Mary has taught
criminology and lifeskills courses
to college students and inmaics.
Mary’s efforts and enthusiasm for
the program are evident. “My ex-
citement stems from the motiva-
tion and quality of the students. It
is more than a privilege to work
with pioneering individuals striving
to make a difference for themsel-
ves and their nation."

Mary works with Native Educa-
tion Centre co-ordinator Rob Ir-
ving, and Ex-RCMP constable with
extensive experience in policing
and security work. Other faculty
members involved with the
program include Vancouver Police
Department Native Liason offficer
Greg McCaffery and regular facul-
ty member Linda Weafer, a
specialist in native and northern
justice. Jack Ferguson and Kath-
leen Heggie Hunter represent
Douglas College on the Advisory
Committee and have been in-
volved with the program from the
outset.

Students will complete 30 credits
comprised of criminology, com-
munications and physical educa-
tion courses. Each of the courses
will be enriched by the inclusion of
materials reflecting native ex-
perience,issues and research.
The new materials generated will
provide additional resources for
other faculty at Douglas College.

For more information about the
program contact the Criminology
program in the Social Sciences
Department of Douglas College.

 

 

 

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