Here we are, moving into springtime, and we still do not know what the plan is to address the University’s projected deficit. Over the past three and a half months the deficit has been reduced from $62.8 million to $40.7 million. We continue to be told that the deficit is primarily the responsibility of the … Continue reading Newsletter #9 (3/21/2024)
University Governance 101: A virtual teach-in, Thursday, March 14, noon.
In recent weeks there has been a lot of discussion of collegial governance and the fact that universities have decision-making bodies that differ from those in business or in other large institutions. This short teach-in, organized in collaboration with faculty and students at Concordia University, offers a quick introduction to the basics of university governance, … Continue reading University Governance 101: A virtual teach-in, Thursday, March 14, noon.
Newsletter #7 (6/3/2024)
1. QCAA’s Week of Action Against Austerity started on Monday with an excellent teach-in on Consulting Firms, Benchmarking, and the Politics of Ratings, with a special focus on Nous. More than 100 people attended the event, which was co-sponsored by QUFA. Dr. Michael Savage, Senior Research Analyst at OCUFA and former Nous employee, warned us … Continue reading Newsletter #7 (6/3/2024)
Queen's Coalition Against Austerity 