Some deeply unhappy with tuition hikes, others see a way forward On Monday, May 29, the University of Ottawa’s Board of Governors (BOG) passed a budget that saw tuition hikes rise for the 12th consecutive year. Tensions ran high between students and board members, with the public eventually being ushered out by Protection Services prior …
Rates will rise across the board, with international students to see up to 15 per cent increase On Monday, May 29, the University of Ottawa’s Board of Governors (BOG) will meet to present and ratify the 2017-18 budget. This comes at a time where the university is predicting a deficit of $15 million, as discussed …
BOG vice-president resources Marc Joyal started his presentation by talking about how the U of O is facing an estimated $14.6-million deficit for the current fiscal year, a period that ends on April 30, 2017.
After MP Elizabeth May recently challenged her colleague’s use of the word “fart” in the House of Commons, the University of Ottawa’s BOG has announced it will follow suit.
Moody’s Investors Service, which provides credit ratings and risk analyses to organizations around the world, released a report on Sept. 29 that characterizes the University of Ottawa’s recent debt issuance as “stable.”
As a result of the breakup, U of O president Jacques Frémont officially cancelled classes, calling for a campus-wide week of mourning instead.
This year’s 101 Week will see a number of changes, both in the events themselves as well as the training provided to guides for the week.
The new policy includes definitions pertaining to the policy and sexual violence, including a detailed definition of “consent”, campus resources for reporting sexual violence, provisions on the formal complaint process, and more.
The university’s 2016-17 budget featured tuition hikes of three per cent for domestic students—the highest allowed under provincial rules—and up to 15 per cent for international students, as well as a deficit of $4.9 million.
April will be an important month for the University of Ottawa’s environmental policies. Luckily, the conference opened the floor for some serious discussion before any decision regarding divestment is made.
Private sessions of public meetings should be used sparingly by governing bodies On campus, both the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO)’s Board of Administration (BOA) and the University of Ottawa’s Board of Governors (BOG) hold meetings that are open to the public—mostly. These bodies can hold a vote to go “in camera”, …
Board wants improvement in French course offering, sets date for divestment talk The University of Ottawa’s Board of Governors (BOG) convened for their first meeting of the year on Monday, Jan. 25. On the agenda was the university’s overall performance, as well as updates on fossil fuel divestment, bilingualism, and the ombudsperson’s report. Fossil fuel …
The university’s monthly Board of Governors (BOG) meeting played to a full house.
A member of the Board of Governors (BOG) says the University of Ottawa will have to boost its doctoral graduation rate if the university wants to achieve one of its top strategic goals by 2020.
“The Learning Centre will provide much-needed state of the art classroom facilities and attractive study spaces to our growing and ever-evolving student population,” said Rachel Ouellette, chief of staff of the office of the vice-president academic and provost. The new study spaces will seat more than 800 students.
The University of Ottawa completed the 2013–14 fiscal year with a $15.3-million surplus, according to a late-September report from the fi- nance and treasury committee to the Board of Governors.
The University of Ottawa will partner with Shanghai Jiao Tong University for a joint medical program to begin next fall, our Board of Governors decided at its latest meeting.
The University of Ottawa Board of Governors met Sept. 29 to discuss the financial results of the 2013–14 academic year, a proposal for a Woodstock campus, and a potential partnership between the U of O medical school and a Shanghai university. Our contributor Julia Riddle was on site to live-tweet.
Students and executive members of the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa and the Graduate Students’ Association gathered in front of Tabaret Hall on May 26 to protest tuition fee increases. The planned Board of Governors meeting took place via teleconference.
The University of Ottawa is projecting a $4.8-million shortfall for the 2013–14 academic year. The Board of Governors (BOG) approved the new budget with a deficit despite a $54-million increase in financing.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES FOR the Board of Administration, Board of Governors, and the University Senate were announced at the University Centre couch lounge on Feb. 17 after some delay. Below are the official faculty and student representatives for the 2012–13 school year. Board of Administration Social Sciences Quinn Blue Nicole Desnoyers Dave Eaton Madeline Gow Vanessa Rydell …
THE FULCRUM ASKS Board of Administration (BOA), Board of Governors (BOG), and University Senate candidates why they’re running for their positions. Faculty of Arts Daniel Arnold There is a disconnect in this university’s student community. I believe my experience with student association and club executives, and as a 101 [Week] guide, leaves me well equipped to confront …
The SFUO candidate list was announced on Jan. 27. Below are this year’s participants. Students can vote Feb. 14–16. For more information, go to Elections.sfuo.ca EXECUTIVE PRESIDENT MULET, Phillippe PLATO, Ethan SAVVA, Amalia VP FINANCE GILANI, Adam VP COMMUNICATIONS ROY, Anne-Marie VP STUDENT AFFAIRS HUDSON, Kate PETERS, Tasha VP UNIVERSITY AFFAIRS CLARKE, Christopher KESSLER, Liz VP …
