KJIPUKTUK (Halifax) – The Association of Nova Scotia University Teachers (ANSUT) hopes that findings in the Nova Scotia Auditor General’s report, Funding to Universities: Department of Advanced Education, do not detract attention from Bill 12, currently awaiting second reading in
Bill 12 – Egregious bill puts university power in hands of the Minister
KJIPUKTUK (Halifax) – Nova Scotia faculty are sounding the alarm at the introduction of Bill 12. If passed, this bill will give the Minister of Advanced Education unprecedented power to appoint the majority of members to university Boards, dictate that
Opinion: Post-Secondary Education – Make Your Voice Heard this Election
As we approach the end of this provincial election campaign, the cost of living, affordable housing, and the state of our healthcare remain top election priorities. This is not surprising, as they are important issues that demand immediate action. One
University funding agreement promotes accountability, threatens academic freedom
KJIPUKTUK (Halifax) – The recent funding announcement for Nova Scotia’s universities will help to hold university administrations accountable, but does not go far enough in providing sufficient core funding or ensuring that the academic missions of universities will be upheld,
Mount Saint Vincent University Faculty Association Preparing to Strike
KJIPUKTUK/HALIFAX – The Mount Saint Vincent University Faculty Association (MSVUFA) is preparing for a strike and will be in a strike position as of February 10, 2024. The President of MSVUFA, Dr. Susan Brigham, says, “The collective bargaining process has