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Internal Communications
Stay current with the ten latest news items below or view thefull archive.
Please note: These updates are shared as they originally appeared and may not reflect the most current information. For the latest details, visit鶹ýӳ’s Future.
Update following the April 24 virtual town hall
April 30, 2025
President Trotter recaps the April 24 town hall, answers questions, and announces the 鶹ýӳ’s Future hub.
Update on the 2025/26 Budget
April 17, 2025
Budget briefing outlines the balanced plan and measures that support long‑term stability.
Tracking Enrolment Data and Adjusting to a New Reality
April 8, 2025
Snapshot of enrolment trends shows how weekly data guides scheduling and resource decisions.
School restructuring reminder
March 26, 2025
A brief notice confirms the new school structure rollout on March 31 and lists support resources.
Student supports for success
March 12, 2025
Message provides reassurance that student programs and supports remain intact and notes new PGWP eligibility for bachelor’s graduates.
2025/26 provincial budget
March 6, 2025
Update notes provincial budget maintains status‑quo funding while confirming support for student housing and West Shore projects.
School restructuring
February 26, 2025
Overview details the new six‑school model and announces leadership appointments.
Budget update
February 12, 2025
Dr. Lane Trotter, President, provides an update on the college's financial situation.
Organizational structure updates
February 2, 2025
Notice outlines the realignment of administrative services to streamline operations.
Update following the virtual town hall
February 2, 2025
Recap summarizes discussion on enrolment decline and workforce adjustments while reaffirming student success.
Media coverage
A selection of relevant news stories.
Vancouver Sun | May 27, 2025
Since the federal changes to international student enrolment, programs are being cut and faculty are losing their jobs. The damage is already being done, and without decisive action, the effects will be long-lasting
Black Press Media | April 25 2025
British Columbia's post-secondary institutions are making cuts to address federal immigration rules targeting international students
CTV News | April 25, 2025
Rally highlights impacts of federal visa caps on colleges and universities.
CHEK News | April 17, 2025
Premier Eby says colleges must adapt to lower international enrolment; no bailout is coming.
Times Colonist | April 16, 2025
Initial talks with a mediator are set for early May
CBC, All Points West | April 15, 2025
President Lane Trotter discusses workforce adjustments and student supports.
Black Press Media | April 15, 2025
Faculty raise concerns as board meets on budget.
CHEK News | April 14, 2025
Faculty and student associations are rallying to highlight what they are calling a financial crisis.
Times Colonist | April 13, 2025
Faculty members, students and support staff will rally peacefully at 4 p.m. on Monday at the Lansdowne campus.
Black Press Media | April 1, 2025
Local universities and colleges are seeing a chilling effect due to the enrolment downfall
Times Colonist | March 12, 2025
鶹ýӳ College continues to grapple with the revenue impact of a sharp drop in international students on campus.
Nexus | Feb. 13, 2025
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CBC, All Points West | Feb. 12, 2025
President Lane Trotter discusses workforce adjustments and student supports.
Global News | Jan. 18, 2025
Canadian colleges and universities are responding to a cash crunch brought on by Ottawa’s cut to international student permits
CBC, All Points West | Nov. 14, 2024
Lynelle Yutani, president of the 鶹ýӳ College Faculty Association shares her concerns.
CHEK News | Nov. 13, 2024
鶹ýӳ College says layoffs will be coming as it has to make up for a budget shortfall due to the reduction of international students imposed by the federal government.