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Start a Letter Campaign to the Premier!
Jody Berland
As faculty members we care for the quality of education we are able to offer our students. Write to the Premier, and cc. your letter to your MPP and to OCUFA.
Sample letter:
OCUFA Report on Declining Quality of University Education
A major report released on March 23 sounds the alarm about declining quality of university education in Ontario. University faculty and librarians expressed concern over larger classes, fewer full-time faculty hires and deteriorating quality.
The Federal Budget, SSHRC and Business Studies
Imre Szeman, McMaster University
The new SSHRC fellowships announced in the recent federal budget will be focused on business-related degrees. This follows two years of targeted increases to SSHRC's budget -- increases also focused on business. Here's a quote from the budget:
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Canada’s ability to prosper in today’s global, innovation-driven economy ultimately depends on the skills, knowledge and creativity of Canadians. Further developing a highly skilled workforce and ensuring that this talent is well applied is a priority.
