Date of Award
1-1-1985
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Business and Vocational Education
Abstract
Statement of the Problem. The problem of this study was to determine the influences of selected federal legislation on the development of community colleges in Manitoba.Purpose of the Study. The purposes of this study were to identify and describe specific federal legislation and federal-provincial agreements which influenced the development of community colleges in Manitoba, and to determine specific and perceived outcomes in the community colleges in Manitoba resulting from the legislative acts and agreements.Procedures. The historical research method was used. Documents studied were federal legislation and federal-provincial agreements related to technical/vocational education; annual reports of the federal Departments of Agriculture (early years) and Labour, and the provincial Departments of Education and Labour; Statistics Canada reports; and books, dissertations, college calendars, and newspaper articles.Interviews were conducted to determine the perceived effects of legislation and agreements on the community colleges in Manitoba.Major Findings. As early as 1913, federal legislation has influenced the development of community colleges in Manitoba by providing funds for construction, equipment, and operation of technical centres. In 1948, Manitoba assumed responsibility for their operation, but the federal government continued to support them financially. Demand for post-secondary technical education resulted in the construction of Manitoba Institute of Technology/Manitoba Institute of Applied Arts, Manitoba Vocational Centre, and Northern Manitoba Vocational Centre. On December 15, 1969, these institutions became community colleges.Based on the interviews, exceptional growth of technical education in Manitoba occurred as a result of financial assistance from the acts of 1942, 1960, and 1967. The most recent act, the National Training Act, 1982, appears also to be contributing to growth. The interviewees voiced a desire for a more independent governing body for the college system; and, as well, a reorganization of the internal governing hierarchy to one that would eliminate the unnecessary proliferation of management positions.
Recommended Citation
Glenn, Agnes Marie, "The Influences Of Selected Government Legislation On The Development Of The Community Colleges In Manitoba (Canada, History)." (1985). Theses and Dissertations. 8629.
https://commons.und.edu/theses/8629