The Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities has formally approved the new, two-year resort operations program that will have its first intake this fall. The program evolves from and replaces hotel and restaurant management. Up to 40 first-year students can be accommodated for the fall semester. Those who meet eligibility criteria will qualify for a 2002 co-op work term that will extend from the spring until Thanksgiving. The five-month placements will complement the needs of industry.
Students can also qualify for a second co-op placement following the completion of studies.
Governors formally approved changes to the admission criteria for massage therapy. The minimal requirements will henceforth include a senior level science. In the past, the program has called for 70 per cent in a senior level science or 60 per cent at the advanced level. The changes will bring Sault College requirements into line with other colleges offering massage therapy and increase access. Also gaining approval was an entrance requirement change for marine and small powered equipment mechanic.