UVic Board of Governors passes budget, including tuition increase for all students
File photo by Belle White.
International student tuition has been raised substantially over last three years, including increases of 20 and 15 per cent in 2018 and 2019 respectively
The University of Victoria Board of Governors voted on March 30 to approve the university’s operating budget for 2021-22, as well as its budget framework for the next three years. Once again, the budget included tuition increases for all students as well as funding for bursaries, mental health supports, and an associate vice-president Indigenous.
Kuehne says that the budget will also focus on sustainability including ways to reduce GHG emissions and the carbon intensity of their investments. The Martlet (@TheMartlet) March 30, 2021
Jonathan Granirer and David Foster to represent students on UVic Board of Governors
File photo by Belle White.
Jonathan Granirer and David Foster will represent UVic undergraduate and graduate student voices respectively on the 15-member Board of Governors (BoG) from July 2021 to June 2022. The Board of Governors is one of the highest decision-making bodies at UVic.
Granirer and Foster were the only candidates to run for their positions and have been acclaimed to their respective seats. They are both seasoned student representatives and say they will be working together to advocate for students on issues such as a safe return to in-person classes, international student tuition, and disability advocacy.
UVic’s divestment shouldn’t come as a surprise
Divest UVic spent years advocating for this huge win
Protesters temporarily blocked Ring Road on Jan. 3 2019 while waiting for the Board of Governors to arrive. Photo by Joshua Ngenda.
UVic’s divestment of $80 million from the Working Capital Fund was a welcome surprise for many. One year into their ten-year responsible investment policy, the board of governors announced a sudden change of course to full divestment. But let’s be honest: should we really be surprised if an eight-year movement with over 70% support amongst faculty and students finally garnered some tangible changes in the university?