Grenfell Campus cuts three electives due to lack of staff

    Thursday, 21 November 2024 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    A statement to Bayfm news from Grenfell’s communications department states that this is not a permanent reduction to the program but a temporary change for next semest

    Grenfell Campus will not be offering three electives during the winter semester due to a number of faculty being away on leave and sabbatical. A statement to Bayfm news from Grenfell’s communications department states that this is not a permanent reduction to the program but a temporary change for next semester. Other electives are still available. No student was forced into an elective they don’t prefer. First-, second-, and third-year students will still be able to pursue specializations in their areas of interest as they progress through the program. Also, careful analysis by the Registrar’s Office ensured no fourth-year students require any of these courses to graduate. Budgetary constraints and the number of faculty position vacancies in the winter semester means there is no financial flexibility to hire short-term, per course instructors to offer those courses. The statement ends with  “The richness of the Visual Arts program remains a top priority, and we are committed to maintaining the quality of education we provide to students and the people of the province.  

     

     

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