Exploratory process formed for potential Northern Saskatchewan University
An exploratory committee will study models for a northern university as leaders say fragmented programming leaves students without local degree options.
- On Friday in Prince Albert, Buckley Belanger announced an exploratory process to examine establishing a Northern Saskatchewan University, stating the school would create vital opportunities for northern residents.
- Northern students currently face significant costs and challenges relocating south to pursue degrees, as the region lacks a dedicated institution; Belanger noted the current 'ad hoc approach' leaves the North without continuity.
- Geordy McCaffrey, who brings more than 30 years of experience, will lead the exploratory committee to engage 30 to 50 stakeholders and evaluate models like affiliated or federated colleges.
- Tajinder Grewal, the Opposition New Democrats' critic for advanced education, welcomed the exploratory process, noting the party has long supported expanded access to address chronic teacher shortages in the North.
- Initial findings are expected in about 90 days, with a final report detailing options and strategies for establishing a Northern Saskatchewan University anticipated by the end of the year.
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MP Buckley Belanger (right) wants Saskatchewan to have its own northern university. He brought recruited the former head of the Gabriel Dumont Institute, Geordy McCaffrey (left) to lead a committee that will begin the first exploration steps. (Image Credit: Susan McNeil/paNOW)
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Northern Liberal MP and Secretary of State for Rural Development Buckley Belanger believes the north deserves a Northern Saskatchewan University. Belanger, the MP for Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River was in Prince Albert on Friday to announce the formation of an exploratory process to examine the establishment of a Northern Saskatchewan University. “In keeping with my emphasis and […] The post Belanger launches exploratory process for Norther…
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