Keep UNBSJ independent
Target:
Provincial Government of New Brunswick, Canada
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We, the undersigned, do not agree with the Post-Secondary Education Review Commission's Report that recommends that higher education in New Brunswick should be driven by business, industry, or government.
In order to maintain and increase the high quality of post-secondary education New Brunswickers enjoy, universities must retain independent governance. All academic decisions must continue to be made by senates or comparable bodies made up of faculty, staff and students.
UNB Saint John gained its own senate and the right to determine its own programmes in the 1980s. These gains must not be threatened.
We trust UNB Saint John and other public institutions of higher learning to determine their own directions, to work within their larger communities, including but not limited to the business community, in ways that best suit the needs and strengths of the institutions and their members.
We trust UNB Saint John and other public institutions of higher learning when they affirm their commitment to their larger communities, and oppose any outside attempts to control the shape or direction of that commitment.
UNB Saint John has grown up around a strong core of arts and sciences and the UNB Saint John community has made it clear it wants to retain this core. As the institution expands and changes over time, this core must be strengthened, not side-lined by under- or selective funding, or in any other manner.
We believe that the people of Saint John and region deserve access to a full range of credible academic resources.
We believe that UNB Saint John must remain an integral component of UNB.
In order to maintain and increase the high quality of post-secondary education New Brunswickers enjoy, universities must retain independent governance. All academic decisions must continue to be made by senates or comparable bodies made up of faculty, staff and students.
UNB Saint John gained its own senate and the right to determine its own programmes in the 1980s. These gains must not be threatened.
We trust UNB Saint John and other public institutions of higher learning to determine their own directions, to work within their larger communities, including but not limited to the business community, in ways that best suit the needs and strengths of the institutions and their members.
We trust UNB Saint John and other public institutions of higher learning when they affirm their commitment to their larger communities, and oppose any outside attempts to control the shape or direction of that commitment.
UNB Saint John has grown up around a strong core of arts and sciences and the UNB Saint John community has made it clear it wants to retain this core. As the institution expands and changes over time, this core must be strengthened, not side-lined by under- or selective funding, or in any other manner.
We believe that the people of Saint John and region deserve access to a full range of credible academic resources.
We believe that UNB Saint John must remain an integral component of UNB.
We, the undersigned, do not agree with the Post-Secondary Education Review Commission's Report that recommends that higher education in New Brunswick should be driven by business, industry, or government.
In order to maintain and increase the high quality of post-secondary education New Brunswickers enjoy, universities must retain independent governance. All academic decisions must continue to be made by senates or comparable bodies made up of faculty, staff and students.
UNB Saint John gained its own senate and the right to determine its own programmes in the 1980s. These gains must not be threatened.
We trust UNB Saint John and other public institutions of higher learning to determine their own directions, to work within their larger communities, including but not limited to the business community, in ways that best suit the needs and strengths of the institutions and their members.
We trust UNB Saint John and other public institutions of higher learning when they affirm their commitment to their larger communities, and oppose any outside attempts to control the shape or direction of that commitment.
UNB Saint John has grown up around a strong core of arts and sciences and the UNB Saint John community has made it clear it wants to retain this core. As the institution expands and changes over time, this core must be strengthened, not side-lined by under- or selective funding, or in any other manner.
We believe that the people of Saint John and region deserve access to a full range of credible academic resources.
We believe that UNB Saint John must remain an integral component of UNB.
In order to maintain and increase the high quality of post-secondary education New Brunswickers enjoy, universities must retain independent governance. All academic decisions must continue to be made by senates or comparable bodies made up of faculty, staff and students.
UNB Saint John gained its own senate and the right to determine its own programmes in the 1980s. These gains must not be threatened.
We trust UNB Saint John and other public institutions of higher learning to determine their own directions, to work within their larger communities, including but not limited to the business community, in ways that best suit the needs and strengths of the institutions and their members.
We trust UNB Saint John and other public institutions of higher learning when they affirm their commitment to their larger communities, and oppose any outside attempts to control the shape or direction of that commitment.
UNB Saint John has grown up around a strong core of arts and sciences and the UNB Saint John community has made it clear it wants to retain this core. As the institution expands and changes over time, this core must be strengthened, not side-lined by under- or selective funding, or in any other manner.
We believe that the people of Saint John and region deserve access to a full range of credible academic resources.
We believe that UNB Saint John must remain an integral component of UNB.
We signed the "Keep UNBSJ independent" petition!
# 127:
7:36 am PDT, Jul 1,
Rob Moir, Canada
I am particularly worried by the proposal to have Universities submit plans with (as yet to be determined) measurable outcomes and an indication of how we'd fit into the current government's self-sufficiency agenda. First and foremost, universities are meant to be institutes of critical thinking and debate. To mandate that they will agree with this, or any, government's agenda is just plain wrong! Worse yet, what happens when the government, or the government's agenda, shifts? Second, performance outcome measurement can be very tricky. While a university might be able to graduate a lot of people, will these necessarily be smart people?
I am particularly worried by the proposal to have Universities submit plans with (as yet to be determined) measurable outcomes and an indication of how we'd fit into the current government's self-sufficiency agenda. First and foremost, universities are meant to be institutes of critical thinking and debate. To mandate that they will agree with this, or any, government's agenda is just plain wrong! Worse yet, what happens when the government, or the government's agenda, shifts? Second, performance outcome measurement can be very tricky. While a university might be able to graduate a lot of people, will these necessarily be smart people?
Because I actually care about this province and want my children to live here.
# 126:
9:09 am PDT, May 9,
Dawna Stewart, Canada
# 125:
2:29 am PDT, Apr 4,
Can Atik, Turkey
# 124:
7:58 am PDT, Apr 3,
Mona Harris, Canada
# 123:
4:52 am PDT, Mar 28,
Rickie Palmer, Canada
My children are going to be affected by this ridiculous decision and I believe it will seriously disturb our cultural identity
My children are going to be affected by this ridiculous decision and I believe it will seriously disturb our cultural identity
It affects our communities, my children and myself
# 122:
5:10 pm PDT, Mar 15,
Janice Noel, Canada
I am constantly amazed at people who think they know what's better for us, when 'we' are the ones teaching at and attending the University of New Brunswick at Saint John!
I am constantly amazed at people who think they know what's better for us, when 'we' are the ones teaching at and attending the University of New Brunswick at Saint John!
# 121:
1:20 pm PDT, Mar 12,
Katie Noel, Canada
It is extremely disturbing to think our choices in post-secondary education will be governed or influenced by business, industry, or government; "thought police", anyone?
It is extremely disturbing to think our choices in post-secondary education will be governed or influenced by business, industry, or government; "thought police", anyone?
Please stop giving our youth more reasons to leave Saint John.
# 120:
11:44 am PDT, Mar 9,
Debbie Butz, Illinois
# 119:
12:13 am PST, Mar 4,
JOCELYNE ANNIE, Canada
# 118:
5:43 pm PST, Feb 27,
TAYLOR WEIDNER, Colorado
# 117:
12:04 pm PST, Feb 22,
Laura Peterman, Canada
# 116:
11:18 am PST, Feb 19,
Name not displayed, New Jersey
# 115:
1:26 am PST, Feb 17,
Terry L. west, West Virginia
# 114:
8:06 pm PST, Feb 14,
Susan Mott, Canada
# 113:
6:53 pm PST, Feb 14,
Stephanie Wiebe, Canada
UNBJ is a significant place for me as I strive to be a graduate student there, working with some of the best professors in clinical psychology. It has valuable professors and resources that I need to gain my MA and PhD education.
UNBJ is a significant place for me as I strive to be a graduate student there, working with some of the best professors in clinical psychology. It has valuable professors and resources that I need to gain my MA and PhD education.
UNBJ is very important to me because I want to be a student there.
# 112:
10:57 am PST, Feb 13,
David Boyle, Canada
# 111:
9:53 am PST, Feb 13,
Debra Lindsay, Canada
I'm in total agreement that post-secondary education requires autonomy in academic matters, including governance. Recent initiatives of the federal government are thus of considerable concern. In the 2007 Budget, the federal government revealed plans for greater collaboration between business and post-secondary education and has, for example, provided funding for Centres of Excellence in Commercialization and Research, as well as for "Linking Research to Business Needs." It has articulated its agenda very clearly: "A Stronger Canada Through a Stronger Economy: Knowledge Advantage." Is this our "brave new world"?
I'm in total agreement that post-secondary education requires autonomy in academic matters, including governance. Recent initiatives of the federal government are thus of considerable concern. In the 2007 Budget, the federal government revealed plans for greater collaboration between business and post-secondary education and has, for example, provided funding for Centres of Excellence in Commercialization and Research, as well as for "Linking Research to Business Needs." It has articulated its agenda very clearly: "A Stronger Canada Through a Stronger Economy: Knowledge Advantage." Is this our "brave new world"?
# 110:
12:20 pm PST, Feb 12,
Simon Sol kemp, Oregon
Independence
Independence
Independence For ALL
# 109:
5:44 am PST, Feb 12,
James Kupkee, Canada
The University has been considered for CENTURIES as essential to the growth of peoples and enlightened thought. Let's make every effort possible not to lose ours after such a successful beginning.
The University has been considered for CENTURIES as essential to the growth of peoples and enlightened thought. Let's make every effort possible not to lose ours after such a successful beginning.
Though it may be facing financial dificulties now, this province is at the threshold of substantial growth. Our University will play such an essential role in the lives of future young minds as time goes on. Its connections abroad can only serve to enrich our lives as well. WE MUST ENSURE THAT UNBSJ CONTINUE AND TO FLOURISH.
# 108:
12:28 pm PST, Feb 11,
Nancy Lang, Canada
To maintain and increase the high quality of Post Secondary Education it is important that universities retain independent governance and that academic decisions be determined by students, faulty, and staff, who are directly involved in the continuation of higher academic studies. (teaching/learning).
To maintain and increase the high quality of Post Secondary Education it is important that universities retain independent governance and that academic decisions be determined by students, faulty, and staff, who are directly involved in the continuation of higher academic studies. (teaching/learning).
As a student enroled at U.N.B.S.J, I feel that it is important for me to have a voice in decisions that directly affect my position as a student. It is important that academic studies be govern by those most directly involved in the learning or teaching process, rather than having academic studies govern by third party financial/power sources.
# 107:
9:41 am PST, Feb 11,
Maureen Terhune, Canada
# 106:
6:26 am PST, Feb 11,
Victoria Brideau, Canada
# 105:
9:26 pm PST, Feb 10,
Caitlin Porter, Canada
# 103:
4:40 pm PST, Feb 10,
Joanna Carr, Kentucky
I am a college instructor and I know how this can value education. It needs to remain as it has been since 1980. Businesses should not dictate education anymore than the government should walk in and tell you what to do in your own home everyday.
I am a college instructor and I know how this can value education. It needs to remain as it has been since 1980. Businesses should not dictate education anymore than the government should walk in and tell you what to do in your own home everyday.
This is important to me not only because I am a college instructor but also because I am also in grad school learning a degree in leadership in higher education. I also do what I do for the student rather than the administration.
# 102:
10:11 pm PST, Feb 9,
James Rudy, New York
# 101:
11:27 am PST, Feb 9,
Lee Chalmers, Canada
Surely the many articulate, well-reasoned, and passionate accounts of the value of a true university education provided by the citizens of this province over these past many months make it unfathomable that any responsible government would pursue a "vision" of post-secondary education narrowly focussed on areas of applied learning and research that align with the anticipated needs of local economic interests. Or am I being naive?
Surely the many articulate, well-reasoned, and passionate accounts of the value of a true university education provided by the citizens of this province over these past many months make it unfathomable that any responsible government would pursue a "vision" of post-secondary education narrowly focussed on areas of applied learning and research that align with the anticipated needs of local economic interests. Or am I being naive?
