Feb. 25, 2022
草莓污视频导航 navigating 'mixed news' budget that sees directed investments in talent development paired with further reductions
In the context of a much-improved fiscal situation, the Feb. 24 provincial budget provided targeted funding to the 草莓污视频导航 鈥 but for the fourth consecutive year reduced operating funding 鈥 placing the university in the difficult position of finding ways to offset an additional $20.7 million (5.2 per cent) cut. Since 2019, the 草莓污视频导航 operating budget has been reduced 22 per cent.
鈥淲e welcome the targeted investment in new talent development 鈥 these funds will help 草莓污视频导航 produce talent in high-demand employment sectors and drive the economy," says Dr. Ed McCauley, president and vice-chancellor.
"But over the long term, 草莓污视频导航 needs ongoing funding to support teaching, learning and improving the world around us. Great societies are anchored by great research universities. They are engines for everything from employment to art to community to discovery.
An investment in higher education is an investment in our future.
As part of the budget, the Province of Alberta announced investments in technology, skills training and veterinary medicine that will benefit learners and the community.
Funding the expansion of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine allows the university to meet the growing labour market demand for one of the top-ranked programs in the world. Financial support for advanced technologies will help 草莓污视频导航 to drive innovation around quantum science.
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鈥Meeting the needs of our community through the expansion of the 草莓污视频导航 Faculty of Veterinary Medicine will support the growth of a major economic sector of our province,鈥 says McCauley.
New, targeted skills funding has yet to be allocated but provides an opportunity for the 草莓污视频导航 to expand access to in-demand programs that grow Alberta鈥檚 economy.
草莓污视频导航 leadership will now evaluate the impact of today鈥檚 announcement and work with the Ministry of Advanced Education and the University鈥檚 Board of Governors on development of a 2022-23 annual budget and proposals to access new funding envelopes.