The 2013–14 Alberta provincial budget has slashed $147 million from post-secondary education operational funding, a 6.8 per cent decrease from last year’s budget. The provincial budget aims to reduce Alberta’s deficit, which, prior to the budget cuts, was projected at $4 billion. The new budget reduces the projected deficit to $2 billion, but has still… Continue reading Future of post-secondary unknown
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Alberta shafts students
After one absorbs all the details about the 2013 Alberta budget, one thing remains clear: budgets are a messy business and there is absolutely no pleasing everyone. A budget reflects the priorities of a government through the choices — albeit tough ones — made on how to spend and what to cut. In 2013, Redford… Continue reading Alberta shafts students
Editorial: The Redford ride
Alison Redford was elected leader of the Progressive Conservative Party on Oct. 1, 2011 in a come-from-behind win with the idea of breaking up the “old boys’ club” ruling Alberta. Sworn in on Oct. 7, 2011, she has been our premier for a little over 100 days and has made a controversial first impression. Far… Continue reading Editorial: The Redford ride
China re-accredits University of Calgary
A year after being removed by the Chinese government, the University of Calgary is once again on the country’s list of accredited universities. The school’s removal, which would affect funding for Chinese international students looking to attend the U of C, was due to the university granting the Dalai Lama an honorary degree in September… Continue reading China re-accredits University of Calgary
Students’ Union executive mid-term review 2010: Hardave Birk
Like the powerful Golem, Students’ Union vice-president external Hardave Birk has been a heavy hitter in the SU pokedex this year.Birk contended with a provincial government unlikely to be offering any new funding to post-secondary anytime soon while serving as chair of the Council of Alberta University Students. Many of CAUS’s questions have gone unanswered… Continue reading Students’ Union executive mid-term review 2010: Hardave Birk
Provincial lobby group calls for university funding
By Amy Badry
The Council of Alberta University students, a post-secondary lobby group of which the University of Calgary is a member, recently released recommendations and policy goals for the year. They hope that despite the recession, schools will see additional provincial funding. “Thus far it has been positive,” said CAUS chair and Students’ Union vice-president external Hardave… Continue reading Provincial lobby group calls for university funding
New U of C compulsory fee next year
Despite the best efforts of the Students’ Union to offer reasonable arguments, alternatives and compromises, the University of Calgary Board of Governors voted April 12 to impose a new $450 compulsory fee and raise tuition in business programs in an effort to ease the operating deficit. The morning meeting started with presentations that listed a… Continue reading New U of C compulsory fee next year
Tuition protest moves to the capital
By Noah Miller
A bus-load of students from the universities of Calgary and Lethbridge joined hundreds more from the University of Alberta and descended on the steps of the provincial legislature in defiance of market modifier and compulsory fee proposals March 18. “I think it’s a really cool experience,” said Lauren Webber, U of C Students’ Union president-elect.… Continue reading Tuition protest moves to the capital
Editorial: Tuition uncertainty drags on…
By Ryan Pike
The ongoing saga of Alberta tuition took another odd turn this past week, as budget meetings scheduled to approve the university’s proposal seems to be shelved until the end of the academic year.Key committee meetings leading up to the University of Calgary’s budget approval vote have reportedly been postponed. The bump of these U of… Continue reading Editorial: Tuition uncertainty drags on…
Students see decrease in scholarships, increase in loan accessibility
By Noah Miller
Alberta students may find themselves in a new financial situation next year with fewer scholarships and bursaries and increased access to student loans following the announcement of this year’s provincial budget. The budget, announced on Feb. 9., outlined a $54 million decrease in up-front assistance, but a $38 million increase in student loans. A Government… Continue reading Students see decrease in scholarships, increase in loan accessibility