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
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
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…
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
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
By Andrea Hay
Saving bucks won out over student health and quality education in this year’s University of Calgary budget. The University Budget Committee got out its budget axe again in an attempt to deal with provincial government funding cuts of another seven per cent. The funding cuts are right on schedule for the second year of Advanced… Continue reading BUDGET HISTORY: Cuts like a knife
By Val Jepson
As promised, the provincial Conservative government officially announced their first balanced budget two weeks ago. Although there were few surprises, student leaders and university administrators differ on what the budget means to University of Calgary students. The province will absorb a $42 million federal cut in transfer payments and will spend an extra $52 million,… Continue reading BUDGET HISTORY: Budget blues sung by student leaders