Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Getting loved to death
On Friday, May 10, President Kris Bulcroft addressed faculty, staff, employees, and students at Capilano University. The following is excerpted from her opening remarks:
But at some point decisions must be made. Tough decisions. I have provided you some context about how we got to this point but the most important part about today’s conversation is how we move forward.
One of the things I have always loved about being in post-secondary education for more than 30 years is the imagination, innovation, and creativity that a university campus inspires.
Now is our time to imagine what Capilano will look like 5 years, 10 years, and even 50 years from now. Building this vision will take time.
Something that drew me at Capilano is the focus on students, and also peoples’ passion for the university, but sometimes I fear that our passion for this place will simply love us to death.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
An open letter to CapU students from the faculty
You belong.
You belong at a Cap that is diversified and interdisciplinary in its programs and courses.
You belong at a Cap that is collaborative and transparent in the creation of visions for our campus.
You belong at a Cap that is respectful of consultation and the wisdom of collective decision-making.
The Capilano University Senate recently passed motions not recommending the proposed budget to the Board of Governors but instead recommending that any decisions on cuts to programs and sections be delayed for one year to give us time to come up with alternatives.
But, we still need to campaign strongly in advance of the Board of Governors meeting on Tuesday, May 14. They make the final decision about the fate of the budget and ultimately the future of programs at Cap.
To our local MLAs: Bring Cap’s funding into line with other institutions that received University status.
Letters to B.C. party leaders:
Letters to North Shore MLA candidates:
You belong at a Cap that is diversified and interdisciplinary in its programs and courses.
You belong at a Cap that is collaborative and transparent in the creation of visions for our campus.
You belong at a Cap that is respectful of consultation and the wisdom of collective decision-making.
Success at Senate
Our efforts to rally for our programs and proper consultation on this recent budget have been successful!The Capilano University Senate recently passed motions not recommending the proposed budget to the Board of Governors but instead recommending that any decisions on cuts to programs and sections be delayed for one year to give us time to come up with alternatives.
But, we still need to campaign strongly in advance of the Board of Governors meeting on Tuesday, May 14. They make the final decision about the fate of the budget and ultimately the future of programs at Cap.
We need all of our voices sending a very strong message!
To the Members of the Board of Governors: Hit the pause button on cuts to Capilano. Give us time to collectively come up with alternatives.To our local MLAs: Bring Cap’s funding into line with other institutions that received University status.
Students, here’s what YOU can do
- GO to www.hitthepausebutton.ca and add your voice.
- SEND a letter to the Board and your local provincial politicians. Use the links below to automatically send an email with a letter we've written. If your local politician isn't listed below, a full list of candidates in the provincial election is here. Find copies of our letters to the Board and to B.C. politicians.
- SPREAD THE WORD in any way you can. Post this link on your FaceBook page or Twitter account.
Send letters
Letters to Board members care of:Letters to B.C. party leaders:
Letters to North Shore MLA candidates:
Sample letter to the B.C. provincial politicians from CapU students
To [enter name of local politician].
As a student of Capilano University I am very concerned about the proposed cuts to programs and sections. The University administration wants to eliminate a $1.3 million deficit by making $3 million in cuts. If this budget is passed, these cuts will have a devastating impact on my access to a wide variety of courses and my opportunity to have a positive and secure educational experience.
Cap is my university and I belong.
I would like to appeal to you to step in and recommend hitting the pause button on the current proposal to allow people at Cap to collectively come up with better alternatives.
I understand that universities throughout BC are suffering because of funding cuts to the Ministry of Advanced Education. I also know that Capilano University did not receive funding when it became a university, but other institutions did. I don’t understand this.
Cap is my university and I belong.
I would like to find out when Capilano University will receive the funding we need to operate as a University and so that our education can be supported.
Capilano University has an excellent reputation for diverse programs, great teaching and for the success of its graduates. I am worried that these cuts will severely impact my learning environment on campus, my own success at Cap and ultimately my prospects for a job or career. I don’t want to have to go somewhere else, travel farther or pay more for my education.
Cap is my university and I belong.
Please assist us in fighting for an extended time frame to investigate alternatives and in securing the funding that Capilano University and its students deserve.
Sincerely,
As a student of Capilano University I am very concerned about the proposed cuts to programs and sections. The University administration wants to eliminate a $1.3 million deficit by making $3 million in cuts. If this budget is passed, these cuts will have a devastating impact on my access to a wide variety of courses and my opportunity to have a positive and secure educational experience.
Cap is my university and I belong.
I would like to appeal to you to step in and recommend hitting the pause button on the current proposal to allow people at Cap to collectively come up with better alternatives.
I understand that universities throughout BC are suffering because of funding cuts to the Ministry of Advanced Education. I also know that Capilano University did not receive funding when it became a university, but other institutions did. I don’t understand this.
Cap is my university and I belong.
I would like to find out when Capilano University will receive the funding we need to operate as a University and so that our education can be supported.
Capilano University has an excellent reputation for diverse programs, great teaching and for the success of its graduates. I am worried that these cuts will severely impact my learning environment on campus, my own success at Cap and ultimately my prospects for a job or career. I don’t want to have to go somewhere else, travel farther or pay more for my education.
Cap is my university and I belong.
Please assist us in fighting for an extended time frame to investigate alternatives and in securing the funding that Capilano University and its students deserve.
Sincerely,
Sample letter to the Capilano University Board of Governors from CapU students
To the Members of the Board of Governors.
As a student of Capilano University, I am very concerned about the proposed cuts to programs and sections. If the budget is passed, these cuts will have a devastating impact on my access to a wide variety of courses and my opportunity to have a positive and secure educational experience.
Cap is my university and an important part of my community. I belong.
I am also concerned that this proposed budget was created without meaningful consultation with student groups or our teachers. Consultation could have lead to better alternatives that are in line with a larger vision of the University rather than being based on some narrow and unknown vision of a few people.
Cap is my university and I want students to a part of decisions and visions. I belong.
I know that the decision to approve these cuts rests with you. I believe that my University has the capacity and creativity to collectively come up with better solutions. Please hit the pause button and postpone your decision on the proposed budget and give us a chance.
Cap is my university and I belong.
Sincerely,
As a student of Capilano University, I am very concerned about the proposed cuts to programs and sections. If the budget is passed, these cuts will have a devastating impact on my access to a wide variety of courses and my opportunity to have a positive and secure educational experience.
Cap is my university and an important part of my community. I belong.
I am also concerned that this proposed budget was created without meaningful consultation with student groups or our teachers. Consultation could have lead to better alternatives that are in line with a larger vision of the University rather than being based on some narrow and unknown vision of a few people.
Cap is my university and I want students to a part of decisions and visions. I belong.
I know that the decision to approve these cuts rests with you. I believe that my University has the capacity and creativity to collectively come up with better solutions. Please hit the pause button and postpone your decision on the proposed budget and give us a chance.
Cap is my university and I belong.
Sincerely,
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