File #: TMP-33747    Version: Name:
Type: Discussion Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 3/10/2025 In control: Town and Gown Committee
On agenda: 3/18/2025 Final action:
Title: GEORGIAN COLLEGE UPDATES Megan Fenton, Executive Director of Student Success provided an update concerning the current cutbacks that have taken place at Georgian College. Ms. Fenton advised that there was a reduction of 232 staff positions, and 132 were vacant positions the college closed. She advised that the college is currently facing a 45 million dollar financial gap and anticipates next year could be a larger gap. Ms. Fenton advised that although there was a reduction in staffing the students have not noted any effect in relation to their studies. Ms. Fenton discussed the alert system that the school has in place that assists students should they be facing a crisis, such as an emergency housing situation. Ms. Fenton advised that this service is available 24/7 for students to access and assists with things such as housing, mental health services, financial aid, and the life stability indicators. Dave Truax, Director of Campus Safety Services advised that the college is current...
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GEORGIAN COLLEGE UPDATES

 

Megan Fenton, Executive Director of Student Success provided an update concerning the current cutbacks that have taken place at Georgian College. Ms. Fenton advised that there was a reduction of 232 staff positions, and 132 were vacant positions the college closed. She advised that the college is currently facing a 45 million dollar financial gap and anticipates next year could be a larger gap. Ms. Fenton advised that although there was a reduction in staffing the students have not noted any effect in relation to their studies.

 

Ms. Fenton discussed the alert system that the school has in place that assists students should they be facing a crisis, such as an emergency housing situation. Ms. Fenton advised that this service is available 24/7 for students to access and assists with things such as housing, mental health services, financial aid, and the life stability indicators.

 

Dave Truax, Director of Campus Safety Services advised that the college is currently working with the Barrie Transit Department to look at providing direct routes from the main campus to the Mulcaster Street location once it is operating. Mr. Truax advised the new Mulcaster Street location will provide a variety of hands-on learning opportunities for students.