Tag: Budget History

By Kent Breedlove

University of Calgary tuition fees are going to be jacked up despite an increase in funding. The increase in government funding was announced this June by Minister of Advanced Education, Jack Ady but according to U of C administrators it will have no effect on tuition. “This type of funding does not raise the base… Continue reading BUDGET HISTORY: Financial woes

By Stephen Bosch

To minimize impact on any single department, the University of Calgary is offering wage rollbacks to all its employees.In April, those senior administrative and professional staff not covered under collective bargaining agreements accepted a five per cent cutback in their total compensation, saving the university approximately $1.3 million.The direct impact on individual staff will vary.… Continue reading BUDGET HISTORY: U of C administration trims payroll

By Еvan Osentоn

As the University of Calgary turns 30, it begins the pursuit of a new strategic direction toward the future. The aim of this new focus is to help the institution achieve a greater distinction across Canada and throughout the world. The U of C wishes to be recognized as a dynamic and vibrant university, worthy… Continue reading BUDGET HISTORY: Show U of C the money

By Anne-Marie Bruzga

Students hoping for a break from government cutbacks just got one. On Jan. 9, Advanced Education and Career Development Minister Clint Dunford announced a budget increase by $95 million over the next three years. Highlights of the budget increase include a $30 million Alberta Opportunities Bursary program in which the province will match up to… Continue reading BUDGET HISTORY: $95 million sounds nice

By Jonathan L. Stade

It’s time to stop cutting before the post-secondary education is decapitated. That’s the message sent to Premier Ralph Klein by nearly 200 students gathered at Mount Royal College Monday for a joint protest organized by the College, the Alberta College and Technical Institute Student Executive Council, and the University of Calgary Students’ Union. “The first… Continue reading BUDGET HISTORY: Stop the insanity

By Chris Herard

Anyone got $2 or 3 million to spare? This week the University of Calgary Associate Vice-president (Finance) Michael McAdam has announced the university is facing a $2.245 million shortfall for the 1995/96 academic year. As of now, the administration has no idea where the money will come from. The university Budget Committee has already met… Continue reading BUDGET HISTORY: I’m a little short…

By Rebecca Jaremko

University of Calgary sessional instructors feel exploited. “We make $15,000–maximum–over eight months; that’s less than any secretary makes,” said a sessional instructor, who asked not to be identified. “Sessionals at Mount Royal College and The Alberta College of Art are paid much more. Why is that?” As of July 1, 1994, sessional instructors at the… Continue reading BUDGET HISTORY: Sessionals exploited by low wages

By Ben Perrin

Student groups are calling for more student debt relief after the announcement of the so-called “Education Budget” by Finance Minister Paul Martin Feb. 24. The budget establishes a $2.5 biliion Canada Millennium Scholarship fund, creates a tax credit for taxes paid on repayment of student loans, increases the maximum contributions allowed to the Registered Education… Continue reading BUDGET HISTORY: “Education budget” fails

By Michael Jensen

Liberal Doses, opinion There were two notable items missing in Ralph Klein’s address to the citizens of Alberta. Every post-secondary student knows that Klein did not address the cuts to post-secondary education. Post-secondary students already obtained a promise of a review of the cuts from the premier. Klein’s address is symbolic of the Alberta political… Continue reading BUDGET HISTORY: Klein-opoly: a game the whole province can play

Tuition is on the rise, again, and I for one am angry. Fees are going up 9.7 per cent next year, which is the maximum allowed under the provincial government’s tuition policy, and student leaders are saying it’s not a total loss-they have a promise from the Board of Governors that the university President will… Continue reading BUDGET HISTORY: Editorial: Quelle surprise