Overseas Students

Overseas students who think they may have difficulty obtaining an extension of their student permit to continue their studies in 1978 are invited to discuss their situation with Ian Boyd, Director of Student Welfare Services, who acts as the University's liaison officer with the Department of Labour.

Overseas students wishing to discuss their situation with the Director should telephone 721 000 extension 675 for an appointment when their 1977 examinations results are available. The Director's office is at 6 Kelburn Parade.

For students who have been wondering what the latest news is on the cutbacks campaign and also what has happened to NOSAC, this piece of news will perhaps help to clear the doubt.

For the latest news on the cutbacks, the [unclear: attle] is still on as we have yet to see the government announcing the reversal of its policy. NOSAC is at present lobbying various outside bodies for support.

Although a very newly formed national body (formed during ISC in May) NOSAC has played an effective role in the recent overseas students cutbacks campaign. It has provided good leadership and is coordination in uniting both overseas and local students in a co-ordinated effort long against the cutbacks and the results of the long and hard work can be seen in the OSAC meeting (July 27) when OSAC sought the non implementation of the further quota on overseas students. Perhaps what should not pass unnoticed is the role of NZUSA. Without their advice, encouragement and dedication the task would have been much more difficult. National Office had actually prepared all the six leaflets and background material and their research office is always available for our use. VUWSA has also played a great role in helping the local action committee and a word of appreciation should go to them.

At the August Council NOSAC was retained as an official standing committee of NZUSA — This should be good news to overseas students because a national body will be more effective in campaigning for their interests. In future NOSAC's role is to participate in local and international campaigns to promote the interests of all students and also it will help to promote greater understanding by the NZ people.

If NOSAC is to grow, then overseas students should come forward and play an active role in guiding NOSAC.

—Asian Student.