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Like any post-secondary student, I have taken classes that were phenomenal: the course was well organized, the instructor was engaging, and the material was presented in a variety of ways. I have also taken classes, which to be frank, sucked.
It’s not surprising that students are concerned about the quality of their education. Beyond the expense of attending college or university, most students are genuinely interested in their studies and want to get the most out …read more
In yesterday’s Globe & Mail, I was rather surprised to see an editorial by Brock professor Michael Armstrong opposing a recent government clarification regarding Ontario’s compulsory ancillary fee protocol. For the vast majority of Ontarians unaware of the existence of this regulation: it is essentially a regulation limiting the amount of extra fees universities can charge in addition to tuition. The limitation is based upon the simple principle that universities can only charge compulso …read more
The College Student Alliance and the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance are pleased to present a video message from each of Ontario’s political parties. As you consider your options before heading to the polls, we encourage you to hear what each party has to say about why and how you should vote on October 6th. Click to watch each party’s message to students:
Ontario Liberal Party Message
Ontario PC Party Message
Ontario NDP Message
Green Party of Ontario Message
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Throughout the past couple weeks, the It’s Your Vote blog has been discussing different election issues that are important to students. These have included tuition, financial assistance, mobility, and quality. Another issue which sometimes is less prominent in provincial discussions, but is very important to students, is that of student support services.
Student support services are any services that post-secondary institutions provide to students outside of basi …read more
