Co-op awaits budget guillotine

By Karoline Czerski

The University of Calgary’s $30 million deficit leaves students feeling the pinch in academic programs and student services. Faculties are looking at a seven per cent reduction over two years, while administration faces 15 per cent. Programs such as Co-op will face restructuring with the risk of disappearing under cutback pressures.“What’s left needs to be… Continue reading Co-op awaits budget guillotine

Continuing Education escapes extinction

By Вen Li

The Faculty of Continuing Education avoided dissolution on Thu., Feb. 27.General Faculties Council narrowly defeated a proposal to consolidate delivery of several programs including those currently provided by the Faculty of Continuing Education, Learning Commons and French Centre; as well as professional development programs, spring and summer sessions, and Weekend University.“The role of continuing education… Continue reading Continuing Education escapes extinction

U of C cut-back reactions

By Вen Li

Less than a week after the University of Calgary announced a $37 million budget reduction, details of the plan have not been released but reaction from some areas has been swift.Office of International Marketing and Recruitment Manager Nikki Croft said on Mon., Nov. 25 that the announcement had immediate effects on the International Centre as… Continue reading U of C cut-back reactions