The Queen's rumour mill is churning, and our readers continue to keep QCAA up to speed. Thank you! If you don't see your gossip here today, it means we're saving it for another post. Stay tuned! On Nepotism and Impartiality So nepotism and absolute disregard of impartiality and conflict of interest have hit again. The newly … Continue reading Gossip Box Round Up, #2
A critical read: Providing context for the University’s budget announcement
On May 15th, the Gazette published a statement about the 2023-24 fiscal year and the upcoming 2024-25 budget for the university. In this statement, administrators outlined arguments regarding the university’s fiscal planning. Here, we address some points that are worth further discussion. Using investment income: A middle ground and something the university is doing The … Continue reading A critical read: Providing context for the University’s budget announcement
Use Investment Income for Teaching and Learning
We all know these cuts are hurting the university. We call on the administration to consider alternative paths to achieve fiscal sustainability such as increasing the budgeted income from the Pooled Investment Fund (PIF) so that we can preserve the academic mission of the university rather than the value of its investments. As illustrated in … Continue reading Use Investment Income for Teaching and Learning
Queen's Coalition Against Austerity 