UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA OFFICE OF THE PROVOST AND VICE-PRESIDENT (ACADEMIC) 2.40 South Acedemie Buling amonion, Alberta, Canada T6029 "Yor 700.402.9443 Fe 760.490.1499 wo provosttalbertaes October 14, 2015 Honourable Don Scott Minister of Innovation and Advanced Education, Deputy House Leader Members of Executive Council Executive Branch 420 Legislature Building 10800 - 97 Avenue Edmonton, AB TSK 286 Dear Minister Seott: Re: Market Modifier Proposal - Master of Business Administration - University of Alberta In response to the email received from Assistant Deputy Mintster Peter Leclaire on September 2, 2014, the University of Alberta is pleased to submit the following proposal for an increase on the existing program differential for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program in the Faculty of Business. In accordance with the Guide for the Preparation of Proposals for Market Modification ‘Adjustments to Tuition August 2014, the attached MBA proposal includes contextual information, plans for implementation, rationate, impact and consultation. The total MBA program increase Is Proposed to be $11,495 per student, implemented on September 1, 2014, Please note that the proposed total tultion for the MBA program at the University of Alberta will be less than what is being proposed for the University of Calgary Haskayne School of Business MBA. ‘This MBA program differential increase proposal has been through a careful development process and has undergone extensive consultation with students. Please see the attached proposal for further information on student consultation, The MBA program Is an Internationally ranked program, one of the best in Canada, with a very competitive admission process. This proposal is outstanding and ifsuccessful, will ensure that the excellence of the MBA program will be maintained. We would like to thank you for the opportunity to propose this market modification to tultion, Approval of this proposal would allow the University and the Faculty of Business to maintain and Page 137UNIVERSITY OF @ ALBERTA 02 enhance the quality of our programs and to compete appropriately with other similar programs across the country. We look forward to your response. If you require specific information on any of the proposals, please do not hesitate to contact Olive Yonge at 780-492-8182, oo O¥/keb Attachment ¢_ Olive Yonge, Deputy Provost GaeinMan seot Oe i4'i4 Page 138Alberta... mea prosnan La aGRES Alberta School of Business MBA Market Modifier Proposat (ctober 14, 2024 Proposat Fea MOA instructlonal fees are made up of two components: (1) a graduate instructional fee, and (2) an MBA progtam fee, The current levels of these fees (applicable for 2014-35) a graduate Insteuctonal fee of $624.12 per course, and MBA program fee of $597.84 per course + Resulting in per course tltlon of $1221.96 and tatal MOA program tuition fee of $23,237.24 for 19 courses. Domestle students: ‘Fhe alberta School of Business is proposing an Increase to the MBA course based tuition fee for 2015-26 that would see @ $605 Increase in the current MBA Program Fee (or Market Modifier) portion of the total per course tuitlon fee. Asa result, the proposed course rate for 2015-26 would be $624.12 graduate Instructional fee ~ no change) plus $1202.84 (MBA program fee, up from $597.64) fora total MBA tultion of $1826.96 per course and total program tultion of $34,742.24 for Canadian students and permanent residents to complete the 19 course program. International/Visa students: We are azo proposing a similar increase to the MBA program fee for international (visa) students and proposing thet no International student differential be assessed on that fee. Itis proposed that the Fous-26 total tution fee for International (visa) MBA students would remain the same as the current Tevel at $49,309.56. Asa result, the proposed course rate for 2015-16 would be $624.12 (graduate Inatevetional fee - no change), plus $701.40 {international difference on the graduate instructional f ‘no change), plus $1269.72 (MBA program fee for International (visa) students) for a total international MBA tulllon of $2595.24 per course and total program tuition of $48,309.56. “The 2015-16 tuition fee would alzo be subject to the annus! CPt increase. The proposed merket modifier fee will apply to all MBA students and all students teking an MBA course. Srandoarenting Cractttudents registered in the MBA program as of August 2, 2015 will be grandparented. Allnew. ‘Students entering the MBA program after August 1, 2015 will be assessed the fil increased market modifier course fee for each course in which they enroll. New students enrolling in any MBA course as ff August 1, 2025 wil be assessed the full MBA course tuition. Program of Study ‘Students completing @ Master of Business Administration (MBA) program have the option to include one $f the following speclalizations: + Finance 2 Natural Resources, Energy and Environment Specialization, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Specialization UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA 2.0 unas ntdra Un otanets Cone aoa Gant 100382 Page 138‘+ International Business Specialization + Publ Policy and Management Specialization sustainabiity specialization, ‘The tultion proposal would also cover the following combined degree programs: = MEAD = MBA/MEng. = MOA/ME (Forestry) = MBA/MAg (Agriculture) & MBA/BSe In Pharmacy © “Mp/nA 2 MBA/MLIS (Uibrary) Rationale Peer School Competitivencss ‘The initial MBA program fee was approved in 2003. Since 2003, the MBA program fee, other than CPI Increases. have been no adjustments to the eer schools to the University of Alberta School of Business have significant market modifying tution fees to help offset the costs of running the program, particularly related to the ancillary sulte of services provided to MBA students (see section “Impact of Additional Tuition Revenue”). The School has chosen, {fo set the market modifying tition so that the total tuition cost of the MBA program would be very similar to the University of Calgary Haskayne School of Business. It remains below the University of British Columbia Sauder School of Business. Other well recognized schools with both strong teaching ‘and poliy-influencing research records have sigaficantly higher tultion for their MBA programs (see ‘Table 1: Comparison of MBA Tultion Levels). These schools Include Toronto (Rotman), Western (Ivey), Queen's, MeGil (Oesautel) and York (Schulich). The proposed Increase to the MBA program market modifier is necessary for sustaining the quality of the MBA program at the University of Alberta, to mest the needs of the students and to provide simllar services to our peer schools. ‘Tultlon Market Anomaly: Provinelal and Natlonal Tuition Rankings: OF the three Alberta unlversites offering an MBA programs, the University of Alberta has the lowest tultion: ‘Athabasca University - $44,584 - $48,965 depending upon project or course-based University of calgary $36,514 (Inchiding $4052 nor-Instructlonal graduate fees) University of Alberta - $26,500 (including $3284 nor-instructional graduate fees) Of the US Institutions, 14 offer an MBA program. Currently, the MBA tuition at the University of ‘Alberta would be ranked 12” among the U14 schools. Ifthe market modifier proposal ls approved, a {otal tuition amount of $37,996 ($34,732 plus $3264 non-insteuctional fees), the University of Alberta MBA tultion ranking would be 8 among the Ui4 schools. qudent ce ‘The tuition fee for international students has been adjusted to more appropriately reflect the differential amounts charged to International students by our peer schools(L.. the rato of International Page 140to domestic fees). Currently, University of Alberta International MBA students are assessed 112% more than Canadian MBA students, This Ie due ia part (o @ previous policy whereby International students rere assessed double the tuition amount of Canadian rasidents. At the time, this was fairy consistent lacross Conado. However, most Canadian schools no longer assess international students double the Gomestie tition, In part because of significant increases In base tuition rates, A doubling of base oF omestic tuition rates for International students would result In programs becoming less competitive to attracting auolity International students, To remain competitive, the Alberta School of Business needs to maintain the current overall MBA International tuition to more closely reflect the international differential charged at peer schools, To this ond, tt is proposed that the MBA program fee per course il inerease but the international differential on the MBA program fee will be ellminated while the iraduefe tuition and the International differential assessed on the graduate tuition remain unchanged. ‘The net result is that the International M@A program fea for 2015-16 will remain unchanged prior to @ Pl increase. ‘Over the past several yoars, the University of Alberta, School of Business and the University of Calgary, Haskayne School of Business have provided intemational students with a small course-based tution Febate, $400/course and $575/couree respectively. n proposing that the overall tuition amount for International students ($49,309.56) remain unchanged from the 2024-15 level, the rebate reimbursed to students wll be eliminated, The net result keaps the International/domestic tuition more ia ine with peer schools, Table ‘Comparison of MBA Tultlon Levels (U4): ‘Comparators canadian Tuition? International Ratio: TTultion® Ine Domestic TOTS 2520734 $49,309.56 Ta ‘bert ‘Aiberta = 2014-75 with rebate Tor International (visa) students $23,217.24 $41,709.56 80% ‘Alberta proposed 201546 saa vaDTA $49,309.56 ae | Calgary (Haskayne) ~ 201875 $82AEAO $57,645.60 Wi | Calgary = with rebate for International (visa) students ga20240 pe ont UBE (Sauder) = 2018-15 Sea TELOO $57,757.00 29% Forante (Rotman) — 201035 $91,460.00, ‘$100,637.00 1% Gueews=201ei5 ‘$7,000.00, 87,0000 =| aa Page 141‘Weiter {vey)= 2014-15 379,500.00 3550000 is Tai ToesautaT) = 201835 79,560.00 $79,500.00 o York (Schack) ~20na 35 365,055.78 380,008.88 5% Wewasier (eGrocte) 201075 $551200 $64 208.00 3% Saskatchewan (Edwarday~ 201835 $28,000.00 $4,000.00 ae Tevet $3,408 65 (Guebea) i $9,947.70 (canadian) | $28,006.70 131% Manitoba (sped 2004 BIRT 33648780 ae ‘Gteawa (refer) —BOEeAS $35,622.87 Be 756 3% ‘Daihouste=7OIa-iS SHRED SaTeAso i | ">MBA Tuition has been sourced from each Program's website ‘Table 2: Full-Time ond Part-Time MBA Enrollment Numbort: "MBA Students ~ Sept. 2016 International Fulltime w 70 Partie 2 o Tol 352 70 Impsst of Additional Tulton Revenue, 2) Program Quality ‘The primary goal wil MBA program which enhance the student's education beyond the classroom. b)_Bonemts to the students The tulton ine eto maintain and add to the sulte of ancilary services expected by students in an 3€ will be used ta improve the following areas of Instruction and student development: 1, Communication skills In North America, the area Identified most often far improvement for [MBA graduates by the corporate community is communications. In addition to the required course in communications, resources would be provided for students to Improve thele presentation and written communication skils and public speaking. 2, Leadership In addition to the required leadership skills course, opportunities would be provided to students to enhance and apply leadership skils and abilities. Page 1423. Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Bullding on our Innovation and Entrepreneurship MBA Speclalization, funds would be allocated to support suramer internships for students working In ‘entrepreneurial ventures, start-ups and not-for-profit organizations ‘4. Globalization « To advance the global immersion of students In addition to international study tours and exchange programs, funds would be allocated to support international summer Internships and projects. ‘5. Technical eompetencies - Competency building seminars and sessions such as financial modelling techniques, plot tables, modeling and Bloomberg training (Rnanclal laboratory). 66. Career support - Enhancing career coaching and providing more opportunities to meet and {earn from leaders n business and menegement, including government and not-for-profit sectors. 17. Stadiont clubs and activities - Additional support for students to partlelpate in ease competitions and conferences. ‘Additional MBA Program Data Analysis 8) Acceas and Number of Students In September 2013, 85 fulltime students and 77 part-time students were admitted to the MBA program ‘Out of total of 476 applications, We do not anticipate access to be Impacted with the incroase in lon. Indeed, the program may became more appealing to Canadian applicants to the fulltime ‘program who make e price/quality distinction. {In September 2025, we anticipate an enrolment of 80 full-time MBA students, 60 part-time MBA Students and 25 Fost Track MBA students, of which 10 are ful-time and 15 are part-time students, total af 165 students or 127 FLES. ) Market Demand “The following tables outline application data, employment teends and student satisfaction for the past two years. “Table 3: Application Data Full-time MBA | Part-Time MBA | Fast Track MBA, ¥ 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2018 | 2014 ‘applications | 326 | 956 | 9 37 2 36 Enraliment | 75 85 59 52 28 34 PA aa | aa | sa | a2 | a4 | 36 cma eas | cio | soa | 602 | iz | 590 Work Exp we 5 as | 79 | 76 | 5a | 55 Femate(x) | 29 a 34 an 30 33 International Visa (96) 65 59 3 4 4 3 Page 143Table 4: Employment Trends 2013 2014 Tr Pr ra or ‘% Employed ‘6% ~ Wk ae Nw | ain Salary $32,000, 67,000 $40,600 $40,000 ‘Max Seiary | $122,000 | $225,621 | $210,000 “| $180,000 Table 5: Student Satisfaction ‘Satisfaction In Education Satisfaction Satisfaction in Knowledge Recelved* Reting of Teaching* Developed ear | Sethlle Neutr Disstisie | Satisia Neutr Dissatise | Satisie Neutr Dissattstie feet tte al a d al el J al J WHEAT esau wa aan | ou NA eam | e2am tsan 24% 2m3/t| roe ason 7am | arse s46% 406 | s2am 106% 7% "*2012/15, a four-point scale was used for most questions; In 2013/44, a five-point scale was used «) Cost of Program Delivery {As Indicated above, the merket modifier ncreate request Is primarily directed toward enhancing Student development and Instruction In communication skils, leadership, internship support, technical ‘competencies, and career support, as wells financial ad, student clubs and activities. The cost of the core program delivary Is expected to remain unchanged. 4) Financial Ald and Student Support In 2012-14, SABA students recelved approximately $750,000 In entrance awards and bursaries which were funded from a portion of the MBA program fee approved In 2003. Students also received ‘approximately $470,000 in financial support award student events and initiatives, funded by the 2003 MBA program fee, An amount aqual to 10% of the proceeds from this proposal will bo used to Incrementally support student financial ald and an amount of at least 10% of the proceeds will be used to support student development aetiites listed above ("Impact of Additional Tultion Revenue”) ‘Student Consultation ‘The Dean of the School of Business has had the following student consultations: (2) the Schoo! has met with the MBA Students! Association (MBAA) Executive on several occasions; (2) the School held an on- Tine Town Hall meeting with MBA students on August 18°; the meeting was recorded and Is still ‘vallable for viewing, 3) a second Town Hall meeting with MBA students was held on September 11", ‘and (4) a meeting with three executive members of the Graduate Students Association and the Page 144president of the MBA Students’ Association was held on September 19". The MBAA Executive, the MBA Students and the GSA Executive have beon supportive of the proposed enhancements to the program. in 2016-17, It is estimated that this proposal will cesult In $4.3 millon In incremental revenue to the University. Allfull-time students would be paying the proposed tultion and approximately half of the part-time students. In 2038-19, when the majority of part-time students would be paying the tuitlon, ‘he estimated addtional revenue Is $1.8 milion. Page 145Alberta gs ‘August 20, 2014 Proposed MBA Tultion Increase for Students Admitted September 2015 and Beyond = Letter of Support from the MBA Association With regards to the proposed MBA tultion increase from $23, 217.24 to $34,712.24 for Canadian students and $49,309.56 for International students, the MBA ‘Association Leadership team supports the School's proposal. This letter serves as official confirmation. Dean Joseph Doucet and Associate Dean Joan White have demonstrated sincere Interest in working with the student body by continually consulting with the MBA Association Leadership team in addition to conducting a Town Hall meeting n the month of August 2014 to address student questions. Pending government approval of this proposal, additional Town Hall Meetings have been planned for the months of September and October to allow for student input on spending priorities and quality improvements for the MBA program. ‘The School has Identified certain areas of interest that It would like ta focus on as it aims to improve the quality of services offered to students. These include, but are nt limited to, provision of resources for students to improve presentation and ‘written communication skills, enhanced Career management services, allocation of funds to support international summer Internships, increases in the level of student bursaries and additional support for student initiatives. ‘We believe that these actions will help improve the quality of the Alberta MBA program and we look forward to a continued positive working relationship with the School. Xs S| Lekan Oladokun President, MBA Association IBA Association Executives, 2014/15 Varun Aggarwal, VP Internal Linda Bui, VP Part-Time Gurpreet Othee, VP External Manuel Solis, VP International Shrutl Tripathi, VP Finance Page 146UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA OFFICE OF THE PROVOST AND VICE-PRESIDENT (ACADEMIC) 2-40 South Aeademic Suding ‘eamonton, Abrte, Canada T6G 238 ‘yar 700.402.9443 Fax 700.492.1408 wena prowostutlbercs October 14, 2015 Honourable Don Scott Minister of Innovation and Advanced Education, Deputy House Leader Members of Bxecutive Council Executive Branch 420 Legislature Building, 10800 - 97 Avenue Edmonton, AB TSK 286 Dear Minister Seo Re: Market Modifier Proposal ~ Juris Doctor ~ Paculty of Law - University of Alberta In response to the email received from Assistant Deputy Minister Peter Leciatre on September 2, 2034, the University of Alberta is pleased to submit the following proposal for an increase to the existing program differential for the Juris Doctor (JD) program in the Faculty of Law. in accordance with the Gulde for the Preparation of Proposals for Market Modification ‘Adjustments to Tuition August 2014, the attached proposal includes background and contextual information, plans for implementation and revenue allocation, and the history of consultation. ‘This Faculty of Law JD program differential increase (market modifier) is proposadi to be an increase of $5,774.00 for first year students, Implemented on September 1, 2015, ‘This Faculty of Law JD proposal has been through a careful development process and has undergone a thorough and extensive consultation with students, alumni, and the local and broader law communities, extending as far as Vancouver. Please see the proposal and attached letter of support for further detail. This superb proposal has been carefully crafted and thoroughly vetted. Dean Paton has been exceptional in his lobbying efforts to have this proposal supported. ‘We would like to thank you for the opportunity to propose this market modification to tuition. Approval ofthis proposal would allow the University and the Faculty of Law to maintain and enhance the quality of the program and to compete appropriately with other similar programs across the country. Page 147UNIVERSITY OF p ALBERTA Page2 We look forward to your response. Ifyou require specific information on any of the proposals, please do not hesitate to contact Olive Yonge at 780-492-8182, Sincesotyypurs, » Cane Gael G. Anirhein Provost and Vice-President (Academic) oy/teb Avachment © Olive Yonge, Deputy Provost GAFIa-MAR Scott Oe L414 Page 148UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA PAUL D PATON, DEAN pacity pe aw _____Wsur res powren PROFESSOR OF LAW + eer ar 780.402 5300 Foc e0.492.4028 ‘Market Modifier Proposal Ae ere | ‘Gctober 15, 2014 ‘Summary “The Facifty of Law at the University of Alberia is requesting consideration of a market modifier adjustment to rectify a clear market wnomely. Using a ist of eleven Canadian law schools agreed upon with the Law Shidents" Association ("LSA") as eppropriate comparator instiitions, a recent market assessment evaluating. tuition and operating budgets showed thatthe annual tution for U of A's Faculty of Law was third lowest, frtong the twelve for the 2014-15 academic year. At $10,121, U of A's current tution is well below the ‘Curreat $15,802 average ofthese institutions, 521,415 les than the University of Toronto's current $31,536, land $12,551 holow Osgoode Hall Lavy School (York University's) current $22,672, two of our key compattior schools. “The proposed market modifier, approved, would resut in annual tution of $15,995 for first year students sn the 2015-16 academic year. This i &loveljust belovr the $16,103 current mazket competitor average adjusted for COLA (at 1.9%). Tuition nereases would be phased in for second and third year students at spproximately $2000/yvar,reflccting the fact thet these students will benefit fom some but not all ofthe Investments to be made in tdent support from the increased market modifier. As the attached leter from the LSA notes in its fist paragraph, tie LSA belioves that tho inoreaso is “necessary” and that the proposed phate-in is "fie ad equitablo.” “The proposal has been developed in consultation with the LSA and through outreach with the undergraduate Students’ Union ("SU") in 2013 and 2014. It isthe result of dialogue with the LSA since 2010 about the need for adjustment and since 2013 sbout LSA priorities for investment in expanding experiential learning ‘Opportunities, significantly enhacing earoer services supports, increasing scholarship nnd bursary support 10 fensure access, maintaining class size and an academic program competitive with our market peers. It hes boon changed to reflect LSA input and feedback both fom the LSA Executive and from an October 2014 LSA survey of the law student body mandated by the Students" Union and developed in consultation with the SU Bxecative, ‘As detailed below, both the ISA and the Dean of th Faculty have eagaged the broader Studeats' Union in ‘the question of the challenges facing the law achool, the unique situation for law students both in terms of the ‘competitive market for law faculties in Canada und the legal profession, andthe steps both taken and ‘Proposed to ensure continuing reinvestment in scholarships and bursaries to ensure access for low-income fudents with dependents, and studouts from historically disadvantaged groups. On October 14, 'SU Couneil approved a motion that would allow for LSA ‘0 advocate for the Facuity"'s market ‘modifier proposal notwithstanding SU political policy opposing tuition increases, The Dean has also ‘consulted widely, including meetings with oF presentations to the Law Society of Alberta benchers, the ‘Canadian Dar Association ~ Alberta Branch excoutive, members ofthe judiciary, alumni, law firms and other interested stakeholders, The LSA’s letter of support Is attached, Page 140UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA @ FACULTY OF LAW Peoe2 Background and Context — The Competitive Market “The Faculty of Law's JD program isa three-year, fulltime course of study leading to the Juris Doctor (7D) ogres. The Faculty currently enrolls 525 total FLE and admits approximately 185 students tothe first year GL) program from epproximetely 1500 applicants. In Fall 2013, the Faculty admitted 176 entering students ‘Eom an applicent pool of 1425, The Faculty’s entering admission standards place it amongst the highest in ‘Caneda and it traditionally has boon amongst the top-ranked law echools in Canada, Recently it slipped in ‘Maclean's 2014 Law School Rankings to eighth place {eee sllde 8] of sixiecn common law programs in the country. ‘The Canadian Bar Association's Legal Futures Tesk Force Report, released in August 2014, noted that the “logal profession ts entering a period of major change. The combined forees of globelization, technology and ‘market Liberalization are creating nev services, new delivery mechanisms, and now forms of competition. “Atte same time thatthe demand from existing clients is changing, there are still any individvats and ‘ommanities in Canada with inadequste access to any type of legal services.” The Report also noted: " ‘ynamie future environment, t will be ienportant for lawyers to obtain lifelong education and training. This Sul equre nore flexibility and choive inthe way new lawyers are educated and tsined, as well Tnnovative models and courses of study for pre-eall raining and development.” [see slides 3) ‘The Report's Recommendation #16 (Education) emphasized the need for experiential learning opportun Jn law eohool, offering on “integrated, practical spproach” that would perrait students to “turn critical knowledge of logsl concepts, segulatary processes, and legal culture into actual problem-solving a practice [sve slide 6) This accorde both with Faculty research into revising and updating its curiculurn Investments permit, and with stadent demand for increased experiential learning opportunities during their 3D studies “The competitive market for Iw schools in Cantda hs boon intensified since 2010 with the addition of two ‘new law schools (Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario, and Thompson Rivers in Kamloops, British Columbie) ag well asthe proposed law schoo! for Trinity Western University in British Columbia. While these tree schools have not been used for purposes of market comparison, we note that Thompson Rivers charged $17,828 in tulton for 2013-14, {In consultation with the LSA, a lst of eleven comparator law schools was developed for purposes of market analyse, (See sfide 9} This lis inludos the top twelve law schools on the 2014 Maclean’® rankings. While three of those (Vietorls, Calgary, and Saskatchewan) have traditionally not had similarly competitive intering requirements or been competitors for graduate placement with the University of Albert, thelr inclusion reflected both thels regional impact as wall asa balanced approach to arriving atthe appropriate tuarket average for tition. Leaving them out would have raised the tultion average considerably. In addition, the evaluation of operating budgets, tuition rates, and studenvIFTE ratios [see slides 10-12) for the broader comperison pool of U-15 schools plus Osgoode Hall (York) showed thet the University of “Alberta's Faculty of Law tuition rates and operating budgets wore oUt of lino with the top compatitors. n Addition, tution atthe University of Calgary has been greater than atthe University of Alberta through this period, and currently sts at $12,023 versus $10,121. The proposal for a market modifier [see side 27] is therefore based upon the 2014-15 average of published tuition a eleven corapetitor law schools, adjusted at Alberts COLA (1.92%) for implementation in 2015-16. [see alde 9 Tat average of 516,108 5 lip above the propose 815,99 forthe Facil of Law at tbe University of Alberta Page 150UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA EACULTY OF LAW Implementation, Benefits and Revenue Atfocation Pages “The attaches proposed rate analysis [se slide 27} shows implementation of the nev tuition rato for the Glering IE clase in 2015-16 at $15,099, a8 well az gradual phasing in at approximately $2000/year for ‘Surrent 1f- and 21. classes. This phase-in reflects discussions and consultations with the LSA, which has ‘deemed the proposel "rairand equitable” “The proposed rate analysis also shows the revenue allocation in accordance withthe current 20/60/20 Student Support Allocation/Faculty Allocation/University Administration allovation formula ‘The LSAand the Faculty have identified a numbor of concerns created by the current situation: the Faculty's ‘Operating budget is less in seal doliare than fe was Ia 2010-11; there has been a reduction inthe full tine Faculty complement from 36.5 FTES in 2008-09 to 29 is 2014-13, with retiring professors not being replaced and faculty/stadent ratios negatively affected; staff cuts have resulted ina significant reduction of suppor. Services fo stodeots ata tino when additional investments are required to ensure quality is maintained and ‘competitiveness misained or improved; apd the law library has been closed through the summer months, outing access both for students, or sel@xepresented llfgants who access its services, and for the legal ‘Community, Cless sizes have been inereased, with first your Property Law (a core cours) being taught now rons section of 180 stadents rather than in thre scotions of 60 or the historical class size of four sections of 443; and upper year optional courses have been deferred or cancelled. (see slides 13-14 and the FSA fetter} ‘The LSA independently identified a number of priority areas for suppor [ree slide 17), including moratorium on increasing the entering IL class size; hiring of up to 7.5 additional professors to restore freully complement fo 2009 levels, curziculum reform with a swong emphasis on experiential leaming ‘opportunities; the elimination of « $50 Faculty Merabership Fee currently used to support carcer servic ‘the tuition waivers for low income students, etident with dependents and students from: historically “disadvantaged groups. 1fgranted, additional revenue from the market modifier proposal would permit a four-year moratoriuin ot the IL class size; increased écholarship and bursary investment support to ensure access; the expansion of texperiental eanning opportunities; the elimination ofthe S50 Faculty Membership Fee; and significant Investments in career vecvices supports for students. (cee slide 18] Through further consultations in Septeniber at twa Town Halls, coutinued dialogue with the LSA executive, and a survey of current students, thi ist of commitments was further refined and precise investments articulated. [see alfde 26) A survey of law students conducted from October 7-9, 2014 with a participation rate of 192 students oF approniznstely 36% of the student body evenly dibuted over 1L, 2 and 31. classes strongly supported the ‘nurcet moder proposal, 58% voted for the modifier, 2696 voted against, and 16% abstained; of thos ‘Voting you oz no, 69% voted In favor, and 31% agniast. With sespect to the particular items in the detailed ‘proposal, students mort strongly supported the following: Hiring of upto 7.5 additional professore, which would restore faculty complement 0 2009 levels; Hiring of 2 additional career services officers; Dedicating 20% of the increased funding to scholarships and bursaries; Hiring of an academic director, a staff advisor, and an assistentto run an enhanced experiential learning program for JD students Page 151fae] UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA G7 FACULTY OF LAW Page In addition, students offered solid support for two additional propos ‘+The creation of graduating stulent bursaries for individuals committing toa period of serviee in public terice/ruraVuaderserved markets; «+ Firing of 2 teaching fellows to assist professors in improving student learning outcomes in first year classes ‘Students offered more lnalted support for other items identitied by the LSA and the Dean us other arces for ‘significant possible investment: 1+ tring of part-time psychologist or mental health and wellness officer; ‘2 Hiring of Bnnoclal services oftcer to assit in counselling law students on funding opportunities, debt management and financial counsellin ‘+ Opening of the law Library during the summer; Hiring of a director of student services to ensure better coordination and facilitation of student service supports; ‘+ Hiring of an additional adwissions officer “The LSA VP Academie reported that in reviewing the survey results, “itis clear that students would like to primarily se funds flowing to areas of immediate effect fo them. This includes academic improvements in Iereased faculty hiring, experiential program funding, and potentially a teaching fellow program.” ‘Additional career services aupporte were highlighted asx priory, and students were “aot opposed” wo funds ‘Doing used to support students inthe form of scholarships and bursaries. ‘To imptement alt proposed investments would exceed additional revenue from differential fees tothe faculty fiom the proposed marker modifier by approximately $981,000/year. [see slde 28) This both reflects a ‘eduction from the original tuition rato proposed by the Dean end rejected by the LSA in early August, and ‘the need to prioritize the investment throwgh futher consultation with the LSA and others should the request ‘be approved. “Ensuring Affordability and Access, and Graduate Opportunlties/Market Salary Information ‘As part ofthis assessment, the Feculty considered finencial support for students and financial impact as a key priotiQ. tn the past three years, law students who bave qualified for financial aid support according to [Provincial criteria bave received it. Data fiom three years of the Independent Law School Survey of Student Engagement of University of Alberta Faculty of Law students shows that approximately 20-25% of students ‘expect to graduate froms aw schoo! wlth no student debt from attending law school; approximately 40% of ‘Sadonts expect to graduate from law school with oss than $20,000 in student debt, [See slédes 23-25] ‘The Faculty has managed through development and fundraising to increase the funds it dedicates to student prizes and awards from $1.021M in 2009/10 to $1.12M in 2013/14, [see sffde 22] Investing in additional {Scholarship and bursery support as proposed will continue to ensure access for students and to ensure radunting student opportunities across practice areas, If approved, 20% of revenue (othe Faculty from the ‘ditional ditferentia| fe will be allocated to scholarships and bursaries, with particular emphasis on low income Gncluding rural) student, students with dependents end studonts from historically disadvantaged Broups Page 152UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA Rag ACU Tee Ore AWE eee eae Further, as the Maclean's ranking identified the University of Alberta Faculty of Law as ranking second in ‘lite firma hiring, and as spproximetely half ofthe recent graduating class headed to law firms in Calgary, Edioaton, Vancouver and Toroute, we surveyed 2013/14 salary information for sego, midsize, and sraait firms in Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver and Saskatoon, with particular focus on the 1-3 year experience. (group. That information [see slides [9-27] demonstrates tht despite an inoreasingly competitive market for Iawyere, graduate salary opportunities foe lawyers in firms of all sizes remnins robust wnd room for the market roodifiec proposed to be sustainable without a disproportionate effect on student debt lond. Unlike ‘ther law schools in Canna, the University of Alberta Faculty of Law in fecont years hes placed neatly all of its students on graduation inte artcling positions that are prerequisites to qualifization and employment as & Inwyer story of Consultation ‘As the atached letter ftom the LSA notes, the LSA supported s proposal for a market modifier in 2010 that Gres not deeined qualified by the Minlstry at that time. Since 2010, the LSA snd the Faculty of Law ‘administration have been engaged in consultation about student nceds and priorities as well as the support for ‘2 matket modifier propotal, The consultations included an Apail 2013 Town Fal, an August 2013 presentation by the LSA to the University of Alberta Student Union Council, a September 2013 LSA ‘onsullation email to law students, and surveys by the LSA in 2013-14 about student needs and priorities. [see side 16 and LSA letter} Extensive consultation with the LSA over the spring and summer of 2014 was Key for identifying student priorities for quality investments and improvements in the faculty, and the detailed list of investinent priorities ta which we are committed should the modifier bo approved. Furthor consultations were algo undertaken withthe SU. The Dean and the LSA President met with the SU Executive on August 10, 2014 to discuss SU concerns. ln en unprecedented move, the Dean of the Faculty of Law was the first Dean fo present Joitly with a faculty student body exeeutive tothe SU, at an SU Council ‘meeting on August 1S, The presestation and substantial question period with both the Dean and the LSA President wore designed to demonstrate an open and transparent process. That process continued in September, The Dean hosted # Town Hell on September 10 for law students and others interested, materials ‘from which (including a webeas}) were posted on the Faculty of Law website. The LSA hosted its own Town, Hall on September 17 to which the Dean was invited for the first 15 minutes and at which members ofthe SU Executive were in attendance. The Dean and the LSA President met again with the SU President on ctaber 8. ‘As noted above, based on the LSA Town Hall and SU input, the LSA conducted s survey of law students bboth about the general proposal and about its component parts between October 7 and October 9. A total of 192 responses (from a student population of about $20) represented approximately one-third of students voting, On the key question, 5896 of students supported the proposal, 25.6% opposed it, and 16% abstained. ‘Of those taking « position, 699% supported the proposal and 31% opposed it. The LSA Executive presented this information and additional feedback from the survey aad consultations to SU Council on Ootober 14, 2014. After a lengthy discussion and debate, the majority of SU Couneil approved a motion that would allow fr tho LSA to advocate in favor of the Faculty of Law's market modifier proposal notwithstanding (and in ‘contravention of) SU and CAUS politcal policies that oppose any tition increases. The engagement between the SU and LSA has boon unprecedented and underscores the breadth of consultation both with law students and with the broader undergraduate student representatives about the importance ofthis proposal to the future of the Faculty of Law. Pago 153,UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA FACULTY OF LAW. Pages Conclusion “The proposed market modifier reflects a documented masket anomaly and, if granted, would permit @ robust response fo and favestments in student needs and priosties proposed by and developed in extensive ‘consultation with law student represontatives over a period of years. It would permit the Faculty to address ‘current and expected market needs for our students through the expansion of experiential learning ‘Opportunities and significant investments in student supports, while ensuring that access is preserved through ‘cahanced scholarship and bursary support. Itis the product of an uaprecedeated level of consultation with Student representatives whose thoughtful feedbeck and input have been directly incorporated; should the proposal be approved, this consultation will eontinue in order that priority investment reflect student Drlorites, eckaace the quality of her legal education, and directly suppor their earcer success. Please let me know if you require additional information, Thank you for your consideration. Sinestaly, Bad fie. Poul D. Paton Doan of Law Wilbur Ree Bowker Professor of Law Enclosure Page 154Getober 15, 2014 Ofice of the Provost 2-36 South Academic Building (SAB) University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta 166207 RE: Letter of Support for an Increase to the Faculty of Law's Market 7 Moaitier Dear De, Ammehein ‘The Law Students’ Association (°LSA") is an independent body elected by law students to cerve as their representatives to the Faculty, the University, and the greater community. We are writing to you to reaffinm our support for an inereaso to the Facully of Law's Market Modifier, as proposed by the Faculty of Law. “fer substantial consultation with our student body, and the Students’ Union, fover the lest four years, and again this August and September, in addition to our own extensive ‘esearch, we have come to the conclusion that an increase in the differential tuition fees, as proposed by the Faculty of Law's administeaion, is necessary. We informed the Dean that an Immediate hike forall students would have adverse consequences on our student body, which is why we believe that 18 phase-in of these fees as the Dean's proposal suggests i fair and equitable. Additionally, we Appreciate the Dean's decision to reduco the total amount of the market modifier, from his origina proposal, to the level currently Incorporated as a result of our input. ‘This letter will addeess how our program has been adversely affected by budget cuts in recent years. We will then diseuss the history of student engagement and consultation with regards to inition and this specific market modifier proposal. Following that, we will examine the Faculty’s {witon proposal as it currently stands, and eanclude by making a Few remarks How Our Progeam is Reing Impacted Inrecent years, aw students have noted a decline in the quality of our program at the University of ‘Alberts. Examples ofthe effects of cutbacks include: = Reduction in the number of courses offered at our school, sometimes resulting in the cancellation of courses that arc of significant importance to students: ‘= Reduction in number of fulltime faculty members: 36.5 (2010) to 29 (current: Inecease in class sizes (Crt year Property law went from three sections of 60 students 10 one section of 180 students); + ‘The discontinuation of legal librarian services over the summer months - making us the only, ‘common law schoo! In the country to be in such a positions + Toss of several experienced staff member whose absence has caused students delays in ‘obtaining exsebooks, statutory materials and course outlines: and + Reduction of library hours Page 185‘The LSA believes thet unless the Faculty is able to secure its financial future through a tuition increase, our faculty will be forced to implement a number of cost cutting and revenue generation strategies that will be even more damaging to the averuge student's ecademic experience. including: ‘= Increasing enrolment by up to 25 students a year, oF more ‘0. In an increasingly stagnant Canadian job market for recent JD graduates an enrolment increase will likely Teeult in a greater number of students graduating without an anicle, or a job placement, The primary concern for law students is keeping enrolment constant (© Increasing enrolment would also tesd to greater strain on teaching resources and ¢ student services, further diminishing the student experience = Continuing to surrender the positions of faculty members who olther retire oF vacate their positions. ‘©. Our faculty will have to reduce course offerings even further, reducing the depth of ‘education that our student body receives. (©. A reduction in professors will also result in larger class sizes, and professors tha ‘overworked and will strain to be able to meet the needs of thelr students 10 The lose of long-standing/rctiromont ago professors results in a loss of Faculty with strong insight into the history of the legal profession and practice and wisdom that only experience offers. ‘Consuttation In 2010, the LSA executive authored # letter in support of the Facunty's proposal to increase law students' market modifier fee, ‘Tho Government of Alberta determined thet the Faculty of Law was Ineligible fora fee increase at that tee. Because of their concems about the impact of funding on educational quality, debate has continued for years amongst the student body about the merits of a potential tution increase. These debates Wve significantly escalated since the March 7, 2013 Governiment of Alberta budet cuts (On April 11, 2013, the LSA held a gpesial town hall for our student body to discuss the issue of tution and other revenue generating Initatives the Faculty was considering, name the law azhool’s enrolment numbers. Executive members of the Students" Union, including Colten ‘Yamagishi (SU President 2012/13), Petros Kusmu (SU President 2013/14), and others, were king enough to attend our tovn hall. A broad varity of iasues were discussed, but the prevailing theme In the room was thet law students would be open to a tuition incresse, provided that emongst other accommodations there be a moratorium on increasing enrolment in the Faculty Over the 2013 summer months, the Dean's Office and the LSA were In constant communication about the possibility ofa tuition increase, and what form a tution proposal might take. ‘On August 27, 2013, the LSA Executive gave a presentation to Students" Union Counelt discussing law suudents"’ concems, and the possibilty of supporting an increase in the school's market modifier ‘was # ‘constructive discussion with the Students” Union, which has informed subsequent LSA advocacy efforts. One of the products of this presentation was that on Sepember 17, 2013, the LSA executive, through email correspondence, atked the enticety of the law student body to share their thoughts and their concerns on how budget cuts had adverscly affected thele Page 186‘educational experiences, ‘The goel of this exercise was to inform the discussions the LSA wes having. ‘with the Dean’ office with regards {0 a potential tuition increase, conversations that have ongoing, ‘ver since, This included discussions withthe eandidates for the Deanship in spring 2014, including, the newly appointed Dean, Paul Paton. Prior tothe July | formal start date, on April 29, 204, members of the outgoing, and the incoming LSA executives met with the incoming Deen to discuss student concerns and the Impact of budget cuts on students" educational experiences. On August 10, 2014, members of the SU executive and the LSA met with our Dean to further discuss any copcers thatthe Students" Union had, ‘On August 19, 2014, the LSA and the Dean gave another presentation to the University of Alberta ‘Stidente” Union Gotieil where dotalls of the current proposal were discussed. "The presentat ‘which included a substantial question period, addressed a variety of Students” Union concems. ‘When the LSA was informed that a new date for proposals had been set, October 15th, we extended ur consultative process further, (On September 10, the Dean hosted a town hall where ho prosented the entirety of hs proposal, in addivion (o@ number of ieues currently facing aur program. In this meeting the Dean addressed a ‘number of relevant items, including: the Feeulty's budget for the last five yenrs, the growth of our prizes and awaeds por follo despite budgetary challenges, student to Feculty ratio, and expected debt Tevels for ove pradustes. ‘On September 17, the LSA hosted its own town hall, AC this function, students were given another ‘opportunity to speak Io a number ofissues. ‘Based on this town hall, and consultation with the Students’ Union, a survey was generated to gather law students’ opinions on the Faculty’s market modifier proposal. The survey was administered between the dates of October 7 and October 9. We received a fotal of 192 responses. This represents approximately one third ofthe current student ‘body. Participation from the different years was consistent. Approximately 40% of students had attended, or viewed online at least one of the two town halls. 76% indicate that they Uhink that a moratorium on increasing first year enrolment should be # priority. n describing the importance ofthe faculty to student rallo, one third deseribed it as Very Important and the vast majority, 90%, found it atleast moderately Important. As currently stated 58% of students support the proposal, 25.6% oppose, and 16% abstained. Jn reviewing these results, its clear that students would like to primarily see funds lowing to areas of immediate impact to them, This includes academic improvements in increased faculty hieing, experiential program funding, and potentially, a teaching fellow program. A key concern that students have consistently highlighted is the quality of our career services department and as per this survey, they would certainly ike to see more money flowing to this area. Students are not opposed to finds being used to support students inthe form of scholarships or bursaries. Students however show Page 157Tittle support forthe hiring of eny additional administrative staff outside of carver services. Students ‘would like to moke suze that « large influx of money is not squandered, ‘On October 14, 2014, the LSA gave a final presentation to the University of Alberta's Students? Union, After lengthy discussion, the majority of Students’ Council approved a motion that would allow for the Law Students" Astociatfon to advocate in forthe Faculty"s market modifier proposal, i ‘contravention of Students” Union political policy. ‘Considering the foregoing, itis apparent that our support for the Faculty"s Market Modifior proposal js based on substantial consultative efforts with law students and the Students" Union. ‘Our View on the Faculty’s Current Market Modifier Proposal While the Dean's proposal is substantial af first glance, upon further review, one can see that itis ‘quite reasonable. As the table in the appendix highlights, the market modifier will simply bring our ‘school inline withthe national average of other competitive Canadian law faculties. Additionally, ‘titieal concessions for obtaining ou suppor, include: + Pour-yenr moratorium on entering HL class size (10 2017-18) + Commitment to implementation of @ Faculty of Law solution to the tuition waiver/payment issue + Expansion of experiential eaming opportunities with a goal of 20-25% law student participation by 2017-18 ‘2 In the winter of 2013, the LSA completed an informal survey of our student body on theie views pertaining to experiential learning. Students overwhelmingly identified the expansion of experiential and practical learning opportunities us a key priority. ‘The Dean's proposal to increase these opportunities by 20-2596 thoroughly Accommodates students’ views on this matter. + Commitment to developmant of an enhanced consultative model, including two Dean's ‘Town Halls in 2014-15 (Fall and Winter) + Significant enhancement of career services supports Elimination of faculty membership fee ($50) ‘Commitment to work with law students, the bar and the broader community on idemtitiestion ‘of priority mental health issues and supports for law students and new lawyers ‘These commitments closely mirror that which students had indicated as priorities inthe _aforementioned survey. Dean Paton has committed to working with the LSA on implementing depending on the level of finding made available, the Following key areas identified through student ‘engagement: Key Priorities: ‘Hiring of up to 7.5 additional professors which would restore faculty rumbers to 2008 levels + Hiring of 2 additional career serviees officers + 20% of the increased funding dedicated to Scholarships and Bursaries 3 ‘enhanced experiential learning program Page 158,ee == Secondary Priorities: ‘+ Graduating student bursaries for individuats purs markets + Hiring of 2 teaching fellow positions to assist professors in the learning outcomes of frst year classes One area where the LSA has had several concerns however, is with regards to the 20% allocation of the market modifier fee tothe University's central administration. To thls point, no indication has been made as to how this money will be alloceted to serve law students in particular. We do not believe that law students should have to pey more than the majority of campus to support activities held under the auspices of central administration. We suggest that a portion of the allocation 10 central administration should instead bo reallocated to either the Faculty or the Faculy’s student Services department, "While oUt first preference is to have the 20% central allocation reduced, if this ‘request cannot be adhered to, then we ask thatthe University's central administration conform to Identified student priorities and use the additional revenue to extend our library, and the Law Centre's hours of operation, in adsition to extending funding for other expenditures that fall under the control of central administration. Final Remarks At this time, we would like to state that nothing contained within this letter should be perceived as Setting a ‘precedent’ for tution increases in other faculties, ‘The current situation in our program is ‘unique, and should not be analogized Into other contexts. We have, and will continue to suppor the ldvocacy efforts of the Students’ Union, the Graduate Students’ Association, the Post-Doctoral Fellows" Association, and our fellow Faculty Associations. We greatly appreciate you taking the time to read our letter of support for the Faculty of Law's proposal to introduce @ new market modifier. ‘The Law Students” Association looks forward to ‘working with the Deate office over the coming years to encure that we ulld a program that properly Supports its students and strives for exeellenee, Please feel five to contact us should you require any more Inforatlon, Yours very truly, Lead Beoit Meyer President 2014-2015, University of Alberta Law Students! Association. Page 180“The Honourable Daa Scot, Minister of Innovation and Advanced Eatin (AB), 402 Legisleture Dutlding. 10800 97 Avenue, Famenton, AB, TSK 206; arcvemuraycconklingasseoilyabea og Goss, Chae, Roan of Governors, Univesity of Albena. ‘od South Academie Building (SAB), Edmonton, AH, UOC 307; boardchair@uatberts Dr. Paul Paton, Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Alberta Rootn 487, Law Centre, 111-89 Avenue, Edmonton, AD, ToH2HS: demoflaw@ualbera ca Wilinn Las, Presiden, Students? Union, University of Alberta, +900 Students" Union Bulilng (SUB), Bdraonton, AB TEG 207; presidenDsu alberta Page 160Appendix - Tuition Rates of Gur Top Eleven Competitors Schoot 2014/18 Tuition ($) ‘Toronto 31536 Oxyoode 22672 Wester 18,420 Queens 16931 ‘Ottawa (Common Law) 16,061 Dathousje" 15,030 Calgery 12193 Saskatchewan 12015 British Columbia 1448 Albert 10,12 Victorias? 96029 MeGill (Out of Provineey 8,492 Dethousie: $17,319 1 Victoria: #81,100 Page 161[53] UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA egy FACULTY OF LAW Proposal Market Modifiers 2015-16 October 2014 Dr, Paul D, Paton Doan of Law Wilbur Feo Bowkor Professor of Law roan cs Porn ae] Summary/Overview Introduction to a Changing Legal Market and Challenges for Legal Education Review of the Competitive Market in Legal Education in Canada Recent History and Budget Impact at University of Alberta Faculty of Law Consultation and LSA Conditions for Support Response: Key Needs/investments in Student Support Market Modifior Proposal 10/15/2014 Page 162ome eronas cao eR a) Introduction to a Changing Legal Market and Challenges for Legal Education CBA Legal Futures Task Force Report (August 2014) +The leaal profession in Canada is entering a period of major Th that the domar many individual ‘Aecons to any type of legal sorvicos.” eee cae roa Introduction to a Changing Legal Market and Challenges for Legal Education “in this dynamto future environment, it will wo Important for lawyers to obtain lifelong aducation and tral more flexibility and choles in the way new lawyers and tralned, a wall as Innovative modals and courses {or pro-cal raining and continuous professional development” 10/15/2014 Page 163Wonca ana ae CBA Futures Task Force Report — Chapter Seven “Lawyers of all gonorations exprossed a desire for more practical ‘opportunities for learning thraugh ellnical and work placements, ‘Similarly, through Innovative Ideas like supervised lceships in the middlo of law sohoo!, or a voreion of in law students felt they could refine thelr Mihile at law school, mako better and more Inform Gecisions on what they might do after graduation, and bo botter prepared for thelr careore in general.” Meecieeie ces feet ‘CBA Futures Task Force Report — Chapter Seven Recommendation #46: ‘An integrated, practical approach, including multidisciplinary kills training, should be incorporated Into substantive curricula, to provide “translational knowledge” ~ the ablllty to turn critical knowledge of lagal concepts, regulatory processes, and legal ‘Culture Into actual problem-solving ability In practice.” [p- 89] 20/15/2014 Page 164nay Paterno Review of tho Competitive Market in Legal Education in Canada ‘Sines 2010: + Three new law echools: Thompson Rivers, Lakehead, and Trinity Western + Introduction of Ontario Legal for foreign law graduatoeithoso + Increasing tuition and Investments In other Canadian law schools; proposals for Incraased tuition, class sizes, or both carey ec) ota aes Maclean’s 2014 Law School Rankings wt. nop Six! Sper ima tar 10/15/2014 Page 16510/15/2014 aT ton os TameNOrraeca LAW TUITION COMPETITORS 2014-2015 salty Law Tuition Rank Average $15,802 Add 1.9% Alberta COLA $16,103 Calgary — ‘Saskatchonan British Coumbia ‘aunens: +6100 Victoria ‘Dahowse! $47,310 is east materi 183,100, Thompson vers $17,628 2010-2011 as TORE Mark Taton rome MEBETE an sao SIT 7 Stor 2 sors : ico i Store 7 e Seam Sites 6 : ‘oul arya soeet te ‘ momen siven % $8423 3 fA corer a fae * Sem Sorse fo $0070 fe ? ornte sive) seasoe : Wests Gesoe 9 Siero 3 Winder Soa Ho Steaeo & 3 “worm grao00 9 Sivoo 2 & Page 168,ai Mrenaurs 2012-2013 Budget $19,905 00 35.440 s580 sar sia97 ‘7200 33,766 sires ‘sozer $038 £9,000 27420 $8) 15090 20.584 10/15/2014 $ ® © Windsor $6228 York 534.808 ttrociae cas Sasa Siete s8.0st gaara steze0 20708 Sirsa S240 od ie Page 167roc aa 2 _ Recent History and Budget Impact at University of Alberta Faculty of Law Prior to 2042, provincial government promise of 2% annual funding Increases for 2013-14, 2014-18, and 2015-16 March 7, 2043; announcement of reduction to post-secondary ‘odueation funding by 6.8% Closure of John A, Welr Memorlal Law Library during summer months Reduction of faculty operating budget from 2010-11 levels Not reduction of Faculty positions from 36.8 (2008-09) to 29 (2014.15) Staff reductions through voluntary severance/retirement plans Expected collective agroement outcomes and funding Impacts (2015- 18) en FACULTY OF L Faculty of Law Operating Budget 2010-11 $5,896,081 2011-12 $6,203,454 2012-13 $6,229,365 2013-14 $6,215,461 2014-15 $5,869,103 20/15/2014 Page 168cr untaan Remmi Addressing the Challenge ~ Options 1) Additional cuts — Faculty and Staff 2) Increase Class Size & Section Sizes 3) User Fees 4) [Change GoA funding model] 5) Development/Alumni Support 6) Revenue Genoration/Exec Ed 7) Tuition DifferentiayMarket Modifier treoar tas Paterna ‘Consultation and LSA Conditions for Support 2010 — LSA executive letter in support of market modifier 2013 ~ post-budgot cut discussions: 2014 — informal consultations with law students and to increase tuition from $9500 to $12400 (rejected by province; Calgary increase granted) April 11, 2013 Town Halt August 27, 2013 — LSA Executive Presentation to SU ‘September 17, 2013 ~ LSA consultation email surveys r balance urriculum reform and tuition/enrolment 10/15/2014 Pago 169LSA Conditions for Support 5-year moratorium on 1L enrolment increases. Tultion waivers for low income students, students with dependents and students from historically disadvantaged groups Curriculum reform with strong emphasis on exper tearning Elimination of the Faculty Membership Fee ($50) Emphasis on the development of Montal Health programming Replenishing Faculty Positions/improving F/S Ratio reer orcas crite ~~ Response: Key Needs/investments. In Student Support Four-year moratorium on entering 4L class size (to 2017-18) ‘Commitment to implementation of a Faculty of Law solution to the tuition waiver/paymont Issue Expansion of experiential learning opportunities with a goal of 20-25% law student participation by 2017-18 Commitment to development of an enhanced consultative model, including tw Dean's Town Halen 2014-18 Fall ana intor Significant enhancement of careor services supports Elimination of faculty mombership fee ($50) Commitment to work with faw students, the bar and the broader community on Identification of priority mental health issues and supports for law students and new lawyers 10/15/2034 Page 170oa ett ‘Average Salaries For Legal Professionals In Canada roars Parag re] eae wi! foave | siaaae. SBS | WARE. ig ie separ, ake. nea 88h Soiaos | Hes See Si Sots | Howttes Sake senoss. secant | soroie seqaer SARs Wey | ees sei90 | Kotor $54 750. See | SBN SRE Sey Ses fas 10/15/2014 10 Page 171Student Prizes and Awards 2009/10: $1,021,640 2010/11: $1,021,640 2011/12: $1,157,375 2012/13: $1,175,700 2013/14: $1,119,750 10/15/2014 a Page 172omit eecon as LN) Law School Survey of Engagement Lasse 2011 Frequency Distributions University Alberta ~ Faculty of Law ST rtur ce SNR Law School Survey of Engagement LSSSE 2012 Frequency Distributions University of Aborta~ Pecully of Law 10/15/2014 12 Page 17320/15/2014 Mitrcncor cs come teteaa Law School Survey of Engagement LSSSE 2013 Frequency Distributions Mitre tun cs Pxereero Percentage of Differential Fees to Faculty University | % “toronto [90 Yorieosgeode | 80. New Brunswick | 87.6 ‘Saskatchewan [85 lish Columbia | 74 Dahousio | Gt Windoe [oss Moc ‘win 3 Page 174ee Program & Differential Fees 10/18/2014 UNIVERSITY OF PNatarnoae Cnn Proposed Rate Analysis Academic Years 2015-2018 sose! sewer sieges a1i0er S4as06 S1S0NE sia8e7 stss95 staans res gant Mttroegti tase ray) 7 Investments + 20% of additional funds te Scholarships and Burs + Senior & Junior Career Services Olticors + Professore ~ 7.5 (restored to 2009 levels) 2 Graduating Student Bursaries ~ Publ Service/RuralUndersorved + Teaching Fellow Positions (2) + Keeping Lavy Library open in eummer + Parttime PeychologistMantel Hoalth & We + Additional Financial Aid Officor + Additional Admissions Officer + Director of Studont Services Rano ToTAL___ 1 ow Diferential Fees to Feculty $2,836,168 ‘Shortal! $081,204 Page 175 14TA OFFICE OF THE PROVOST AND VICE-PRESIDENT (ACADEMIC) 2-40 South Academie Bulding ‘edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 200 "yor 700402 9443 October 14, 2015 Honourable Don Scott Minister of Innovation and Advanced Education, Deputy House Leader Membors of Executive Counell Executive Branch 420 Legislature Building 10800 - 97 Avenue Edmonton, AB TSK 286 Dear Minister Scott: Re: Market Adjustment Proposal ~ Master of Science tn Physical Therapy ~ University of Alberta In response to the email recelved from Assistant Deputy Minister Peter Leclaire on Septomber 2, 2014, the University of Alberta {s pleased to submit tho following proposal for a tuition adjustment (market modification) for the Master of Science in Physical Therapy program in the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, This Is not a typical proposal for market modification; however its the only method by which we can make the tultfon for this MSc program equivalent to our current graduate fee levels. In accordance with the Gulde for the Preparation of Proposals for Market Modification ‘Adjustments to Tuition August 2014, the attached proposal includes information on analysis of the need for this tuition adjustment (market modification), plans for implementation and the proposed use of funds, and detail about the Faculty’s consultation process. This MSc Physical Therapy tuttion adjustment Is proposed to be a total program tuition increase of $1,482.24 per student, implemented September 1, 2015. The Physical Therapy program will now have a consistent fee index with other graduate programs at the University of Alberta, negating the need for separate foe assessment processes. ‘This MSc Physical Therapy proposal has been through a caroful development process and has undergone extensive consultation with students, Please see the section in the attached proposal on Communication and Student Consultation. Please note, the MSc in Physical Therapy is an outstanding program, serving Albertans in three locations through the use of satellite facilities. ‘The program is In very high demand. Page 176Page 2 We would like to thank you for the opportunity to propose this tuition adjustment (market modification), Approval of this proposal would allow the University and the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine to maintain and enhance the quality of our programs and to compete appropriately with other similar programs across the country. We look forward to your response. Ifyou require specific information on any of the proposals, please da not hesitate to contact Olive Yonge at 780-492-8182. Sincerpiyyours, As Sit Carl G, Amrhotn Provost and Vice-President (Academic) OY/keb Attachment ¢_ Olive Yonge, Deputy Provost GAPLELMAR Seott cv A'TA Pago 177GS) UNivensity oF ALBERTA. FACULTY OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE REQUEST FOR MARKET MODIFICATION ADJUSTMENT ~MSCPT PROORAM October 6, 2014 INTRODUCTION ‘The Faculty of Rehabllitation Medicine at the University of Alberta is requesting consideration of a market modification adjustment to tuition for the Master of Science in Physical Therapy (MSePT) program. The University of Alberta's MScPT program is the only physical therapy (PT) program in Alberta. In support of student access, provincial health profession needs and Campus Alberta initiatives, the program Is offered via distributed education technology at three sites in Alberta: Edmonton, Camrose and Calgary. ‘The requiested market modification will increase the current fee index value of $96.30 to $104.02 resulting in a total program tuition increase of $1,482.24 per student. This increase will bring the MSePT program on par with the University of Alberta's graduate student rates. and will allow the MS¢PT program to remain a competitive choice for applicants. “The proposal has been developed In consultation with the Rehabilitation Medicine Student Association (RMSA) and the University of Alberta Provost's office. Dialogue addressed institutional fee values, market comparators, program qualty, clinical costs and competiveness, and student support opportunities. ANALYSIS In 2008 a tution fre0ze was Implemented for the UofA MScPT program as a market analysis, demonstrated that during the transition from a BScPT to an MScPT the program tuition was significantly higher than most Canadian programs. Between 2006 and 2010 as other Canadian PT programs transitioned to an MSc program, tuition rose to match or exceed that of the University of Alberta's program. In 2010 the tuilion freeze was lifted. At present, the 2014- 2015 fee index for the MScPT program is $98.30 which is significantly lower than the University of Alberta's graduate fee index of $104.02. In May 2014 a program cost comparison was conducted via the Academie Council of the Canadian Council of Physiotherapy University Programs. There are 14 Physlotherapy programs in Canada, however Quebec programs are five year combined Undergraduate/mastere programs so a direct comparison Is not possible. These programs: nave been excluded from the comparison, The University of British Columbia's MScPT program has also been excluded as they have been seeking to address tuilfon concams for a umber of years. The following table demonstrates that while the UofA program is among the higher costing of the 8 comparators, itis significantly lower than the only other program offering 26 months of fullime study. Page 178Totion | Froprart Fees | tnnlttional Non Prowram tenet dofmonns Tsthotlon Chnteel | Total cost Pocermente orwesks veceroarem | Per program | Por Bregrom er program Datnovste University $26,034.00] $400.00, ‘s2,468.20| 26 20 | S2e,000.20 Proposed Universty of Alberta | $19,973.8¢| $250.00 sassaca| 26 a | saa7ass2 University of Western Onteria | $19,200.00] $185.00 sesiaca| 24 20 | S2aasn00 Current University of Alberta | $18,489.60 $250.00 Sassaca| 34 323,283.28 Queens University s20s9170| $60.00, s21ec00| 24 $22.977.70 University of Toronto s16a4.00| $220.00 s2sz056| 25 geua7ase Universtver Ottav saczvose | $220.00 sap7082| 24 $20,361.16 MeMaster University $601.25 susdaaz| 25 57033758 Universtty of Saskatchewan $0.00 s272056| 25 g19,176.56 Lniverstty of Manton sac256.00| $303.00 suaesaz| 25 | 30 _| sae,oso2 “The UofA MSePT program is in high demand; approximately 800 applicants compete annually for one of the 105 seats in the program. Program quality is exceptional with @ pags rate of ‘over 99% for the national exams for licensure in Canada. With the current and forecasted ‘demand for rehabilitation professionals in Alberta, our students graduate with excellent career prospects and an avarage salary of $70,000 to $80,000 annually. ‘The implementation of the proposed market modifier to bring the MScPT program on par with institutional graduate fees Is not deemed significant enough to Impact applicant choice. IMPLEMENTATION ‘The proposed market modification adjustment will be implemented in 2016-2016 for new students entaring the MScPT program in August 2015. This will affect 105 -110 incoming students, As students in the MScPT program move through full time studies as a Cohort, all will be affected equally. Students currently enrolled in the program will continue to be assessed the 2014-2015 fee index modified by any annual across the institution tuition adjustments, approved by the University. PROPOSED USE OF FUNDS Funds received by the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine will be directed towards program and ‘student support. As a professional entry-to-practice program, the MScPT program relies heavily on community clinical practitioner involvement as Lab Coordinators, Guest Lecturers and Teaching Assistants to support extensive clinical and experiential activities. Funds received will be used to offset the substantial costs of this clinical support as well as purchasing lab equipment as required. Remaining funds will be allocated to two student financial support initiatives. The Department of Physical Therapy will establish a bursary fund for out of town placements, All stuciants taking a placement outside of the Greater Edmonton Area, may apply for a bursaty to offset the costs of their placement. At the faculty level, a percentage of the funds will be allocated to support Doctoral students who enrich the entry-to- practice programe with instructional support. Page 179Tatative “Annual Fund Allosation | Fund Value 20162046 ey | MSoPT Ginisal matuctonal Suppor and ——[V0% 86 58 Equipment a NsePT Oulf Towa Placement Bursaries | 30% $10,064 jones Scholarshipwawards | 70% $3427 COMMUNICATION AND STUDENT CONSULTATION The Acting Dean, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine has engaged in the following process of ‘communigation and student consultatio ‘September 8/2014: Introductory verbal proposal to RMSA President September 22/2014: Formal writien proposal to RMSA President ‘September 22/2014: Round Table discussion: RMSA President, RMSA VP Internal, Acting Dean Rehabilitation Medicine, Acting Chair, Department of Physical Therapy, and Assistant Dean, Finance and Administration. October 1, 2014: RMSA Executive Committee reviewed and voted on the market modifier proposal. ' The proposal was approved. (Letter of Support attached) October 3, 2014: Round Table Discussion: RMSA President, Acting Dean Rehabilitation Medicine; Associate Chair, Department of Physical Therapy, and Assistant Dean, Finance and Administration, Page 180RMSA Rehabilitation Medicine Student Association al Corbett Hell University of Alberta ‘Rdmonton AB 166.208 October 6, 2014 Office ofthe Provost 2.36 South Academie Building (SAB) of Alberta RE: Letter of Support for the Implementation of a Market Modifier for the Raculty of Rehabilitation Medicine's MSePT Program Dene Dr. Amthein: (On behalf of the Rehabilitation Medicine Student Association (RMSA), Iam writing to expross our “support for the Master of Sefence in Physical Thorapy (MSePT) program market modifier as proposed by the Acting Dean, ARer review ofthe proposal and consultation with students, the Chair ofthe Department of Physioal Therapy and the Acting Dean, the RMSA Executive Committee has agreed to support the market modifier. Tt fs our conclusion thet the proposel is both reasonable and mod Impact. The propasal demonstrated thatthe historical tution freeze implemented to address nationally is no longer valid and has in fact created inequity withia our institution. As the Canac comparators indicate, our program will remain competitive in terms of overall costs nationally and will be ‘on par with the graduate fees charged within our own institution. ‘The Faculty’s commitment to allocate resources gained through the market modifier to maintain levels of clinical instrvetion and inerease student support were significant factors in cur decision. ‘While the input fof practicing community clinicians is nvaluable to our program, the MScPT student funded clinical placements ean be a financial hardship. The proposed additional student funding willbe quite helpful in alleviating this. The Faculty’s willingness to accept direction in determining the forms student support ‘would take was algo appreciated. We greatly appreciate you taking the time fo read our letter of support for the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine's proposal to introduce a market modifier for the MSePT programm. The RMSA looks forward to working with the Dean's office and Department of Physical Therapy to ensure the program properly supports students and maintains a standard of excellence. Please feel free to contact us should you requite frther information. Sogo le P= x eo == lenniter Lapointe President 2014-2015, Rehabilitation Medicine Student Association Page 181UNIVERSITY oF ES ALBER’ OFFICE OF THE PROVOST AND VICE-PRESIDENT (ACADEMIC) 2-40 South Academie Bulding teamonton, Abert, Canada 180.218 Fax, 700.402.1498 October 14, 2015 Honourable Don Scott Minister of Innovation and Advanced Education, Deputy House Leader Members of Executive Counell Bxecutive Branch 420 Logislature Building 10800 -97 Avenue Edmonton, AB TSK 286 Dear Minister Scott: Re: Market Modifier Proposal ~ Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy - University of Alberta In response to the email received from Assistant Deputy Minister Peter Leclaire on September 2, 2014, the University af Alberta Is pleased to submit the following proposal for an increase to the existing market modifier for the Hachelor of Science in Pharmacy program in the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sclences. This inerease will support the implementation of a new undergraduate curriculum in 2017. The new undergraduate Pharmacy curriculum will greatly ‘enhance students’ hands-on clintcal experience. In accordance with the Guide for the Preparation of Proposals for Market Modification ‘Adjustments to Tultion August 2014, the attached Pharmacy proposal includes background and contextual information, details about consultation, and plans for proposed use of the funds. This, increase to the existing Pharmacy undergraduate market modifier Is proposed to be $1400.00, {mplemented on September 1, 2017. ‘This proposal has been through a careful development process and has undergone extensive, open and transparent consultation with students. Please see the attached proposal for further detail about this consultation process. We would like to thank you for the opportunity to propose this market modification to tuition. Approval of this proposal would allow the University and the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences to maintain and enhance the quality of the program and to compete appropriately with other similar programs across the country. Page 182UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA Page? We look forward to your response. Ifyou require specific information on any of the proposals, please do not hesitate to contact Olive Yonge at 780-492-0182. Singefaly yours, oi i eaaaae Carl G. Amthein Provost and Vice-President (Academic) OY/keb Attachment ‘¢ Olive Yonge, Deputy Provost GPIITMAR Scott Oe LA'T4 Page 183vnvensitver ALBERTA Office of the Dean ~ he October 14, 2014 Sees eg eae eee eee i ogee Yo PKA See pices mrnesey Deze on eGuide fr Propet of Francs te haat odin Aton Tatton’, August 2014, prepared by the Ministry of Innovalion and Advanced Eucatlon, the Faoulty of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sclances Is submiting the following proposal. Name of the Program of Study Faculty of Pharmacy & Pharmaceulleal Sclenees, undergraduate pharmacy program. Baokground {ny 2008, a propo: pharmacy tullon. ‘The proposal was based an the higher cost to educate # pharmaclet than a Ron-heaith protesstonal undorgraduata student, as woll as comparison to the other Canadian pharmacy programs that shoved our (ulllon and feos ware well below the mean. The proposal Foceivad support from our student's and was approved by the government in 2010 with Implamentation starting with the clase ontoring In September 2011. Full implementation of the ‘market modification for al four years of studonts in the program occurred with the class entering in September 2014. Market Anomaly of Tultlon Fé Bince the inal approval of a Market Modification for pharmacy, our Faculty (ike all faculties of pharmacy In Canada) hae commited to bogin a new curriculum leading to @ more advanced Pharmacy practioner. Wa wi inate this new curculum starting with tho slags entering In Boptember 2077, This new curriculum will ental! additonal costs in terms of experiential ‘odueation, pharmacy practice skis labs, now toaching and learning methods, and significant sessment aotiilloe mandated by the accreditation standarde. Spoaticaly, oxporiontial ‘education will Increase to 40 weeks from the ourrent 22 weeks: additional recrutmont of procoptors/siios and support for precoptore/studont will bo required; pharmacy practice labs will Be expanded to provide addillonal tmo to prepare students for expertontial courses; there will be an Increased need for lab facilators and course coordinators; and new teaching foaming methods willbe Implemented and requlre supper fer Innovative teaching and aseosement, maximizing the uso of technology, fipped classrooms, and small group fearning setivtioe. ‘Aa a result of these changes designed to eduoste » more prepared practitioner, English fanguage Ci {Foranto anc Watoroo) that have aeady implerionted thi now curfleulim have substantially higher tulton than Alberta. Importantly, UBC, Saskatchowan, Manitoba, and Dalhousie plan to incroase their lullan ance tinelr new curricula are Impl (betwoon 2076 and 2018, seo Table 1). While the Alberta provincial government provide: Strong budgetary suppor to the Univarsily of Alberta, there is a need to generate additional avenue In pharmacy to be able to offer our new curriculum at the high level required by our ‘Accreditation standards, ae well as to propare our graduatos for tho exceptional pharmacist ‘Scopes of practice in Alberta (the best in North America). Even with an increa proposing @ cost that wil romain bolow the mean for Canada, and wil be far boiow programs at Toronto, Waterloo, and UBC otfering the new curriculum (Table 1). Page 184Program specific data including grandiathering provision "The Univeraly of Alberta offers the only pharmacy program in the province, + Pharmacy has nearly 600 applications oach year. 2 Sot students are admitted annually: thie will be Unchanged. Demand for the program fra baen vary slrong for the past decade. The previous market modification had no aifecton appicaton numbers +The program fe 4 yeare In Tongth and wil not change with the now curriculum, + Over 80% of the students starting the program, complete the program. + Rvourse-based fea basad on a foe Incex rullplier fs proposed. While a program ‘based foo would be simpler, It dove not alow for automattc Increases with tie to ‘account forinilation. A foe index mulipier fe coneletent with our existing mouifor +, Tho original market modifier was calculated using a feo index multiplier of 0.76% {in 2014 $87.36). We now propose to Increase this fee Index rulliplor to 1.07% ($05.08). Tala transiates to a $1400 por yoar increase based on 32 credits. + The Ineronse would bogin with the first claes of etudente onrolling In tho new curriculum, As noted above, this Is expected to bo 2017, but implementation of a now cutrioulurn delayed for any reason, his increase would also be delaye ‘The proposed change to the market modifier for the pharmacy program would put total costs for Alberia sluuent pharmaciete at ~$11,386!yoar, about the moan for all echools including trose offering only the BSe In Pharmacy. and dramailcaly lower than schools offering the new currloutum (Tablet). Consultations with Students Regarding Market Modifications ‘August 20-22, 2074 — Jus emalis to and from the Alberta Pharmacy Student's ‘Association (APSA) President ard Prosidont elect, ‘August 22 ~emal rom APSA fo al students explaining the proposal and asking for Input. ‘August 27, 2014 ~ faco-to-faco meeting with studonts ‘August 28, 2014 ~ letter of suppart received from APSA ‘October 14, 2014 — Town Hall with all student pharmacists to discuss this proposal and how ‘Market Modification funds are expended. AA strong letter of support from the Alberta Pharmacy Students Association documenting thelr Support ie included with thls proposal. (eee last pages). Comparator dat ‘There are 10 pharmacy schools in Canada. Our main competitors in pharmacy education in Canada are UBC and Toronto. Like us, boit of thasa programe ere located at malor research inlverettien with medion! cantors, and have a strong taxaarch component. In adzition, bath bffor excoptionally strong undergraduate pharmacy programe Even with the proposed market modifications, the U of A program remains modestly priced Falative to our poore, paticularly Uiose offering the new curriouium. Thus, both our Faculty and, Importantly, our students, strongly support approval ofthis proposal. annual tultlon and fees for Canadian pharmacy programs for 2014-15" $0,067 $10,266 — NOTE: Will Increase tution to approximately $17,500 ‘upon implementation of their new curriculum in 2015. Toronto (new curriculum): $47,820 Dainousto: 39,174 - NOTE: Will increas tunéertain Manitoba: 38,314 ~ NOTE: Will norease tution to a value consistent with ‘with new curriculum ~ amount Page 185"Saokatchowant Tape Ni Uncertain Waterton (new curriculum): $19,273 Is $3,927 Sa214 $4,002 [OTE Wil increase with the new curiculam = amount Moan (orchading omorial & Quebec ean (ect wml Sant choc: sreunt vr be 4 Yoor program. ttn expectnd tet o Implementation of de nor curetur. This expected in 2010 fr UBC, Hartoba, Deusle one Merorat Too eas ory low forall unversty students for reazons assoctated wit thor cultura, Memoval Univeraly ‘of Newfoundland haa razon tulion forall programe, ncuding pharmacy (OF MANY YOR, ‘Student satisfaction d ‘File Bacay hae boon running student surveys for several years. Below ta the Question dealing with overall aatisfaction. Survey experts have Indicated that th Sxcaliont numbere with all exeept ono cumbor (which Increased for these same students the following year) boing above the median. Overall Satisfaction with the Program 2457 Very Satisfied Very Unsatisfied, 6 1 Ast year 2nd year ard year ath year © closs of 2017 © Close of 2016 “B-clau af 2015 —Meciass of 2014 Made of Scale Page 186Market Demand Mernehdacape of hoalth care in Canada is rapicly changing a we adapt to more eitizens living {onger mony wih chronie dleeasos, The proportion of eldeny persons in eur country is growing WOsignitoant rats. By 2079, tis projected that one In five Canacians wilt be over 85 years o 20 igraasing even more thereafter (nip /wvw.finance,alberta.celaboutalbertalpopulation: Pasectans(2019-2041-alberta:population-prolections. pc). This Increase in tho aged population. Biases an Increased demand on the health caro cysiom as the elderly have more chronic Donations, require more medieations, and have a greater potential for expertencing advorse Sea eons due to the complexity of ter heath issues and an enhanced (or diminished) response to some medications, tn adétion to an expanding elderly population, the overall population of Alberta is growing at & ory rapid rate and now exceeds four milion. Projections suggest that Alberta's population TER sed five million before 2024, Thus, demands for pharmacists wil eventually incronee tind tho Paeully must be abo to offer a high quay program. Wit the nereasing demand for Garey und the continuing shortage of primary care physicians, pharmacists, who aro the most Seccoslble health care professional, are laking on some primary patient caro roles. This areeae nae boan strongly supported by the Government of Alberta both In terms of expanding mac's seope of practice and in providing remuneration to pharmacists for patient that, when considering the provines of Alberta as a whol fe balance in pharmacist supply and demand. However, ss shown in Table 2 below, fact foreign-ranes pharmacists have eonailluted approximately 60% of the newly eens Dhaimaetets in Alberta over the past several years. However, effective May 1.2014, Pharmacists are no fonger on the list of elgiblo eecupations fo qualify for immigration through fle Federal Skilled Worker program (cltbi/siwrw cio.je.ce/endbah/mmigrate/ekliad/eompiate- ). This will hott load to much tower numbers of intemational graduates re fand for Alberta graduatos. Rocent Smpiayrient data fromthe Canadian inettute for Hoalth information (CIM) shows that 96.7% of Gomnosttc graduates are employed (Table 8). Starting salaries for pharmacists are above ‘380,000 per year. Table 2: Pharmacist licensure in Alberta Uota | Other Canada | International | Tote pas 38 148 28: 19 28 tet 206. wat 16. 408 —# rie 2 36. 236. 22. ar BB. 247 119. ‘31 7 ——2r ‘Table 3: Pharmacist manpower da! (combined CIM! and AFPC data) ‘2009 [2010 | 2014 | 2012 Active rogiawations ‘25200 | 20287 | 27068 | 28169 "employed 93.8 [27 e290 | 92.9 # students enrolled in CAN facult 477 {4902 [6082 | 5200 32. |27 29 jot 4079 |1100_|1465_| 1150 naioatos Asscclaton of Faculles of Phariacy of Canada (AFPG) data # Graduates from Canadian faculties” Page 187Expected additional revenue ‘Assurring there are 610 stadente In the progr .ch paying an extra $1400/yr, when fully fmplemested thls proposal would generate an additional $714,000. Based on the current {orenula, 40% ($286,600) ofthis Would flow cantraly, 40% to the Faculty, and 20% ($142,800) fo direciy boneft the students Scholarships/awards and bursaries currently offered by the Faculty of Pharmacy: ‘Tho Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences awards, on an annual basis, 26 Bursaries end 60 scholarships. Those range In value from $350 to $4250. tn 2043, the total amount warded was $72,060. In addllon, a partion of the current market modifir funds has Been used to support scholarships and financial ald for students assigned to expariontal sites Rerural logatong, The amount of thie annual funding fe somawhat variable, but in 2014-16 will Lotavabout $140,000, Thie Would Increage By about 20% If the current proposal Is approved. Proposed use of the funds for program quality ‘The professional pharmacy program involves extensive clinical and experiential activites delvered in a laboratory seting on eampue and at hospital, PCN. and community pharmacy Shes across the province. ‘These activiles wil increase nearly 100% with the new currcullim nd require additional staf including clinical rack faculty merabers, regional coordinators (with SUbstettial travel for these Individuals), and shared (e.g. with AHS) clinical faculty positions at Selocted shes. When combined win tha high salaries commanded by pharmacy-trainod Indiviguela, ihe resull ls a program whose costa aro cubetantially higher than non-professional ‘Soadomie programs at the University of Alberta, Nationally, there le a high demand for Pherae hich eona ot eaverareasone fo the righ nnn salaries over $90,000). ‘inde fom the proposed market modification for pharmacy will be used to address these ‘sroas necessary to sustain and advance our excellence. Proposed use of tho 20% of funds reserved for students ‘Riponion (agreed to with the students) of the market modification funds wil be used by the Pcully for burserles! scholarships for our students, Significant funds wil algo be used to help Gofray the oxtra expanses studonte Incur assoclated with rural placements, Funds from the Sarrent market modifier dedioated to tha students aro expencied based on an annual budget Submitted by the studente and approved by the Dean, This process, that has provided the Fesourees for scholarsnips and professional student development Including attendance at professional moctinge, will be continued with the Increased market modifier, Market Frodiifeation fands have also enabled the Faculty to hire, for the first time, a student adviso {ind to purchase new and replacement equipmort in the practice sklis and pharmaceutics labs. Pago 188¢APSA “The Alberta Pharmacy Students’ Assoclation (APSA), which represent the undergraduate studonte of the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmacoutical Sclencos (he Faculy), nave carefully Considered the proposed change to the Market Modification Fee that you have presonted us. APSA hae sent'a etter to all student members explaining the proposal, and have held forums {or etudenta fo aek questions and express concerns, We also organized the Town Hall meoting you attended on October 14. APSA le confident that the decision mado represents the majority Sr our student membership, October 14, 2074 Deaf Dean Kenrer, [APSA councli has voted to support an increase to the Market Modification fund using a fe Index multipior of 1.072X (-$5,711 por year averaged over 4 years). The annual cost for studants in the pharmacy program will be ~$11,386. This Is an Inereaso of ~$1,400 from what Current studonts pay for the program. APSA wil only suppart this Increase if the Increase. Solncldee with the establishment of the naw curriculum loading to an entry-level Doctor of Pharmacy degres. The new curriculum Is achaduled to bagin with the cohort that begin In 2017. APSA expects that no Increase In the Market Medifieation fee wil occur untess the new Ccurrculum is implemented. Ite aiffcutt for students to support any Incrense In tution because we want education fo be economically accessible for everyone, We also do not want our fellow students to face Sdversity due to dabt accumulation. APSA recognizes, however, that the proposed change would be more oat effective for students embarking on a Doctor of Pharmacy dogreo, #8 ‘Compared to the post-degree Doctor of Pharmacy program that currently exists. APSA Is also Foassured that our pharmacy pragram will remain nationally compatiive, and have the hecossary funding fo onaura qualty. Together with Facully, APSA wants to make certain thet Draduates are both competent and confident, and wo feel this funding wil help support student APSA currently helps decide how twenty percent of the Market Modification fund Is utilized, APSA allocates funding for scholarships, travel reimbursement, rural placernent funding, and ‘other student service needs. With the new proposal we would like to ensure that that twenty erent of funding remains for student alocation, In order to assure transparency with how the funds are being ullized, APSA hosted a town hall moating for students to explain how the twenty percent that APSA allocates [s being utllzed. ‘We appreciated your attendance at this event to explain how the remainder has been used and ' for further use. You fully answered all student questions and no objections to the ‘were raised, Page 188APSA appreciates your wilingness to consul students, and being available to answer Questions and address concerns, APSA oxpocts that no further changes wil aceur to tuition, Narket modification, or other fees above the rate of inflation without consultation with APSA ‘hd the student body. Overall APSA fools that the increase In funding Is reasonable, and the rationale for the timing Stine Increase is sound. APSA expects that the funding wil be used to help establish a preeminent entrylevel Doctor of Pharmacy program. Sincerely, Brad Snodgrass Presient Alberta Phormacy Students’ Association (On bohalf of APSA Courcll and undergradu pharmacy students) Pago 190OFFICE OF THE PROVOST AND VICE-PRESIDENT (ACADEMIC) 2-40 South Acadomle Bulaing Eamonton, Abert, Canad TE 29, "yet 700.402.9443 ow: 700.402.1400 October 14, 2015 Honourable Don Seott Minister of Inmovation and Advanced Education, Deputy House Leader Members of Executive Council Executive Branch 420 Logistature Building 10800 -97 Avenue Edmonton, AB TSK 256 Dear Minister Scott: Re: Market Modifier Proposal ~ Economies courses ~ University of Alberta, In response to the email received from Assistant Deputy Minister Peter Leclatre on September 2, 2014, the University of Alberta is pleased to submit the following proposal for a tuition market modifier for Economies courses offered by the Faculty of Arts Inaccordance with the Guide for the Preparation of Proposals for Market Modification ‘Adjustments to Tuition August 2014, the attached proposal includes background and contextual information, plans for implementation and revenue allocation, and a description of the Faculty’s consultation process. This market modifler fs proposed to be $150 per ECON course, Implemented on September 1, 2015. ‘This Economics course market modifier proposal has been through a careful development process and has undergone extensive consultation with students. Please see the section in the attached proposal on consultation with the students. ‘We would like ta thank you for the opportunity to propose this Reonomics course market modification to tuition, Approval of this proposal would allow the University and the Faculty of Arts to maintain and enhance the quality of our programs and to compete appropriately with other similar programs across the country. We look forward to your response. Ifyou require specific information on any of the proposals, please do not hesitate to contact Olive Yonge at 760-492-0182 Page 191@ATBERTA ip Sincesaly yours, Ca G. Amrhetn Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Oy/keb Attachment €_ Olive Yonge, Deputy Provost GawiteMan seat ocr 414 Page 192Economics Market Modiliex Propasst ‘Submated by the Faculty of Arts, University of Albarta october’, 2014 summary “The Faculty of Arts atthe Universtey of Alborta Is requesting considerstion of a market modifier ddjustment to addvess a market anomaly with respect to Economics tultion (currently 13th of US Conodlan universities), Revenues would enable the Faculty to address dramatic increases In student. faculty ratios, while helping to meet Alberta's high labour market demand for economic policy rezoarchers and analysts Cover the post several years, U of A's Department af Economies has witnessed increased demand for its Courses and programs, Shee 2007-08 there has been an 81% growth in Eeonomles majors and honors “hrotments white the touching staff has dacined by 17%. Despite efforts to maintan the teaching pect of the program, the Department has feced challenges recruiting and reteining professors because of a competitive global market for economists Junior Economies professors earn 35-40% more then thelr peers In most other humanities and roztal scionce feis. ‘The proposed market modifer if approved, would result In an additional cost of $150 per Economies Course. This proposal hese full“grandparenting” Implementation schedule so that the new fee Inecease “ulnet apply to currant Eeonomice students, provided that they complete thelr program according to the schedule In the University of Alberts Calendar. The market modifier would be phased-In over four {Years starting with 100-lovel courses in the 2015-2016 acedemc year. The 200, 300 and 400-lvel Courses would be phased In success\ely rom the 2016-17 tothe 2018-19 academic years and would ‘Rot result Ia tulion Inevoases a1 long asthe current students do not Intarrapt thelr programs. “The additional avenue from the proposed market modifier wil be used to directly benefit Economics students, a8 these funds will be relnvested back Into the Department: to hire new professors (thereby Improving access to requlred ang optional courses) to provide financal ald far students; and to enhence the student experience through co-op and work experience opportunites, and theough the expansion of ‘Thand tutor support While Economic students consulted were concerned about Increased costs, they were also worried about decining access to Economics courees. Students were also very interested In the experiential learning opportunities that would also be implemented with the market modifier ‘Background and Context ~The Competitive Market Economics Is ane of the Facuty af Arts most popular degree programs, attracting students {rom al over ‘Alberto, onoda and te world, This high demand exists boeeuse our Department of Economics offers high auoty undergraduate programs that propare students for a variety of well-paying Jobs in tho private and publle sectors, ae well 0s for post-graduate study inthe fll Page 193‘Goud Keazikis ‘Danes otal (2005) tal 2003) 2008) +1980-2000 1905-1089 9102000 Composite Putscations 3 ie of in mossurs, In 10100 " 30 top ‘xcling moasures pournals bostand Journals ‘worst ‘Wen Warid | Canada | wortd ‘Aibors 20 139 8 = usc a 2 3 u 1 3 SFU 190 im 2 0 6 7 Calgary oe : + 104 10 ae Santatchowan | os 3 * 2 prea Vistrioo 192 105 ° ” Py ue wo 8 8 5 8s 5 t Monae 8 ao 7 101 " 6 Toror 2 2 1 7 2 2 au 5 3 4 Ea 3 4 Mont a 2 2 = “ 8 Mea 42 116 u ™ 7 ae ‘Stantord ‘ NA 6 NA 8 NA NA Ur-auetia a NA 16 NA % Nin NA w.wadt 6 NA 0 WA 2 NA NA. es Gp TO Doparanes wed" =-ratin ap 200 Dapanenavankeo "= GT top 78 Cendian operons {anhor oe" ot np 26 Canadan Departments rhode = ntl 10 Canadien Deon ranked ‘Pint tantng exodus tro Baaess soos Inelodad nb RoPEe lt of Caracan Departments ht score more iphy Dan vos (Souda! USC ané Toros Ronan) Tt Usher of Alseta Sched ef Busteesrarke 20" he oval “Gio vy fant Gai UT Ase ans Urry na a AE a are ‘Unversiye Wiconnn Meteor” “There isan excellent job market for graduates with BA or BA honors degrees in Economies. According to the Alberta Gavernmant Losrning information Service (wwvw.alls gov.ab.ca), the average salary of “teonomists and Economie Policy Researchers and Analyste” c $93,868. This wabsite aso ineates that ‘almost one third of emplayere surveyed in 2013 experienced hiring dificultes, and almost a quarter had United vacancles over a four month perio, Economics professors command a highet salary (through market supplements) than other professors in the Faculty of Arts unior Feanamlcs professors earn 35-40% more than thele peers In most other hhumanites and social sclanceflelds. The Depertment must offer higher salaries to not only compote Internationally against other universities when recruiting oF retataing professors, salary offers must also ‘be competitive agelnst industry marker rates. Page 194‘over the post several years, Arts hat had to meet savings targets by closing positions that became Scant though retirements end resignations, Colnelding witha very challenging budget context that has {nada keificult to renew the Arts profestortate, demand for Econamics degrees has skyrocketed. The Sumber of Economies melors and honors enrolled n Arts has inereased 81% since 2007-08, The Faculty fas tied to maet this ludent demond by stabileing Economies” teaching eapaclty, In 2033-2014, thes. ttforts to preserve quality and aecess to Econemies degrees included © Replacement of two faculty positions in Economics in 2013-14, Ina year when all other vacant positions In Arts wera elored to mect budget targets; ‘© Creation ofa faculty lecturer position and five full-time contract Instructor postion 2 increasing student GPA requirements for promotion and graduation in an effort to control elias Despite concerted efforts, the Faculty has faced challenges recruiting and retaining Economics ‘professors due te high global demand for economists. This hes resulted in marked Increases in student {To aculty ratios, more then doubilng since 2007-2008: Rewanic Year| 3an7-e | oes [wooe.1G | Rass | woe | aos | aoneie ao oe 633 73 746 4 u 1094 waeners | 8% | 88 | me | ase | oo | ata | 1080 | tere |e [ae | es aae | ares [ara [ a a Sedertrseii’ | a5qa | aaa0 | aeae | 2649 | 2075 | asa7 | aaa | asso Rerowth sama | es team | aa7e | aeoe | 0 While the numiners of Economic majors and honors students have grown significantly rom 2007-08 to 2014-15, the number of faculty has Gecreaed 17% during the same period. In€eonomtes course registrations are caus edditonal straln on currert Department resources due to high student demand from other faculties. This charclustrates the growth In Econorlcs course registrations andthe resulting course to faculty ratlo: BistemicVear | 2oor-oe | aome-oe | 2008-50 | ZoIea | aorta [aoreis [wom negttntions | 7903 | 79 aie | aszx | 8200 aaa [TWF rac B sie] 55 mare | aT a, eee, | zee {ass | ams | aes | ae ‘306 ‘A Growih “een | ase | 7am | oe | sam tee |e Implementation, Benefits and Revenue Allocstion ‘The market modifler will be tle to the University of Alberta Fee index. The 2014-15 fee index of 1 = 388.68, Because the markat modifier proposal ls to apply $150 per course, this equates to an additional Fee index of 1.69 (6150/S88.68) that would be applied to each Economies course, This wil suit in the following overall ution inereate or a student’ four year degree program: Page 195Tnereaae In Bomantle | Inereasein interna Degree fot courses! oe lies Tepronies Cectves i $150, 3554 Economies Major aa i800 | _S6,6az Economies Honors 30. $3,000. $11,070 In orderto grandfather current Economies students, the fee willbe phased in over four years as per the schedule below: 2015-16: all Econamict 100 lavel courses wil be nssessed the proposed market modifier ate 2036-17: All Economies 200 level courses wil be assessed the proposed market modifier rate, 2017-16: all Eeonomles 200 level courses wil be assessed the proposed market modifier rate 2ote-19: Al ecenamles 400 level courses wil be asseszed the proposad market modi “The formula for revenue allocation set by the University of Alberta I 40 per cant for Central ‘dminstrtion, 20 per cont for drect student support, and 40 per cent forte Faculty. The Faculty ‘ilocetlon wl be entirely redirected to the Department of Economies to enhance the student learning. ‘eperience by hiring four new Assistant Professors and one Faculty Lecturer over the next four years Because the additional revenue i staggered, the timing of the navy hres wl have to match the market ‘modifier revanue generated over the four Yeas. Fully implemented, ths wil dreetly Improve the ‘Student faculty rota by expanding the teaching ewpacity of Eeonamles by 24 new course sections ‘Adaitiona teaching capacity will facitate student access to required and optional courses and shorten Gearee completion times. The Investment of market modifier revenue In new hires Would expand access {to courses and malntan accessibility to the 8A malor and honors dearee proerams. ‘The portion of ravenue directed back to students wil ato be uted to fund a number of priorities [dentiied through studant consultations, These priorities Include: ‘2 Financia ald targeted at BA Economies honors and malors students; ‘ Exhansion of the Arts Work Experience program to create a targated co-op program and work experience placermante specifically for Economics students; ‘Additional TA support tn courses: Expantion of tha Economies Tutor Centre to Inc 200-4avel requived courses. “These degree enhancements wil Improve student outcomes, provide additional support for International students, enhance the workplace readiness of graduater, hile afso ensuring that the market modifier oste wi not InhbR qualified students from Pursuing the BA honors and major ogroee. Commitment te Afford ity ant Access ‘As part of the proposal, the Faculty is fully committed to ensuring there fs additional financial support for Ezonomice students to offet the new costs borne by Economies students. We are proposing to fund financial eld from a portion of the 20% of the direct student support, This fnanelal ald would target Economics honors and majors studants, and It would include awards and bursaries for both domestic and International students * aged on the minimum number of courses Page 196(on the whole, however, our consultations with students revealed somewhat less concern withthe Increased tution burden of te proposed markat modifier, and far more Interest in the degree tcahancemente that the market modifier revenues would fend. Eeanomles graduates are In high demand Inthe Alberta labour market, with employers experiencing dificulties ming positions, producing high tcarring potential and an average salary of $93,868. History af Consultation ‘The Faculty only became aware ofthis market modifier round In August, 2014. We wanted to ensure that we consulted with stacents enrelied in Economics and therefore had to walt unt the frst week of asses fr this to bean We held two meetings with students ‘on September, 2014, we met witha graup of ten students enrolled In the BA honors program. [Brecutive members of the Economies Students Association and Navnest Khinda, VP External of the Studant Unton, also attended this meeting. Onan Lesley Cormack presented the Faculty’ proposal for a S150 per course market modifier and expleined thatthe Faculty’ 40% share of revenue would be used to fund additional professors forthe Department and that the student 20% share would be used to fund Financtal ad student support end degree enhancements, Dean Cormack expressed her commitment to asceesstty and qualty. Students were largely receptive to the idea of s market modifier if it maant iower studentfaculty ratios nd ereater access to courses, Students reported thee frustrations getting into classes, as wells thelr Geaire for targeted work oxnerience and for the kinds of networking opportuntties available to students Inne Faculty of Business while Economics students attending this meating were largely supportive of the market moalfer, [Navneet Khinda expressed her postion that the proper route for consultations would be for the Arts Feculty Students Ascoctation (AFSA) to request that the University of Alberta Student Union support the market moaiffer in Econorntes, Dean Cormack promised ta mest witha larger group of students, ‘On September 22, 2014, we held a Town Hall for Economics students, An email invitation was sent to all Students entolied s Economics malors and honors. In addition, AFSA CODA rector Travis Oueck, SU VP ‘Academie Kathryn Orydaul, and SU VP Academe External Navneet Khinds were Invited tothe meeting, [At this meeting, attended by 8 group of approximately 25 Eeonomlcs stusionts, Dean Carmack presented the proposal fora per course market mosiler of $480 and opened the floor for questions. “The discussion wes overshadowed by a sifference of opinion about the proper pracedures for student Consultations, with SU and APSA members reterating the view thet Its the SU that must approve a arket modifier, Travis Dueck expressed the position that there would frst need to bee pleblsclee of Economics students endif the result supported the market modifier, AFSA could then seek 20, txemption rom the SU pally that opposes al tution increases. Dean Cormack stressed her Commitment to consultation, Bt also volead her bellof that there was not enough time to hold a plebiselte, Economies students attending the Town Hall expressed concarns about the cost Implications of a market frodifer for honors, majors and especialy for International students, whe would be charged @ higher Page 197ate. Dean Cormack repeated her commitments to financial ald for stustents and emphasized that some finaneal ald would be targeted to honors and International students She reassured the Economics ‘tuvents that financial ela programs could be designed to ensure that the market medifir would not prevent qualified students fram pursuing degrees. While Dean Cormack pledged to do what she could to rove Economics with additional teaching eapacty(Ineluding @ new position to begin uly 3, 2035), she Inateated thot without addtional revenues, the Faculty would be forced to consider restricting student tecess to the honors and major degrae programs through higher promotion GPAS. ‘Tultlon comparison, Feonomics degree programs ara usually within fecultias of arts or sclalsclences at most Canadion Univerahies. in 2018-25, University of Alberta Arts domestic tuition Is curcently ranked 13th Inthe UI CCanoafan universes, while International tution Is Bth. DomesticStudent Tuition | _tnternational University Tuition Rank Tultlon Renk MeGil University ‘$5,682 a $16,242 20 aval University $6,682 2 $1538 ‘Montreal Univarsity 36682 2 315238 rn Dathovrle University ‘$0525 4 $35,234 2 University of Water! $6,054 5 $20,860 7 ‘Queen's University 36.053 6 $27,413 2 University af Toronto 36,080 7 $35,200 a University of ORewa 35.010 8 s2y71t 3 ‘Western Univers $5,975 2 $7327 6 Medaster Univ 35.908 10 $7348 s Univerity of Sa $5,688 $94,646 ry ‘University of Cal ‘$5,386 2 $9,838 ° University of Albort= 8 $19,645 a University of British Columbia $23,990 a Univeraity of Manitoba 5 $21,890 5 Page 198ts students pay $5,321 and 19,645 In tution for domestie and international students respectively. Implementetion of the proposed market medifiar will result tuition ranking changes as per the following able. en eon Revised i. | Aiationat | Revised student Tyee courses | “Tutton | Tuttion | "°° | “Tuition | Tuition | RAP* SUE ave $5,322 3 nla si96s | @ at ve Rajor 2 sa00 | seer | a2 | siao7 | s2orsa | @ and ara veMaior | 3 sao | germ | a2 | steer | sarace | 6 ah Mafor a 000 | ssern | aa | saata | saxeso | 4 “atv Honors 2 ga00 | seems | a2 | saaor | szorsa | @ Ind woth YrHoners |_ 6 sooo | soars | 5 | sas22 | saaace | 4 “Application of the market mosiier will result tn tution nereases that vary depending on the number of Economies courses a student Is recommenced to take ina glven year of ther studies, The market modifier inerease will lead to tltlan Inereages for domestic Economic majors that would sil renk below the Ja highest Arts tution rates of UI5 universities. Acourse-bated market mosifier would dlsproportionately affect honors students, because thoy aro resulted to take more courses than majors. We cartanly do not want to discourage capable students fom pursuing hovers degrees. Financial aid packages will be designed to ensure access te the honors degree progam. conclusion “The propoted market modifier {applied at the course level] would address an unsustainable student: faculty ratio in Peonornfes. When fully Implemented, domestic tuition far BA majors would be rankes Sith among the UIS universities, Revenue fom the market modifler would allow the Faculty of Arts to faspond to the needs of almost 2200 Feonomice mafore and honors students, enhancing both quality Ino aceets. The Feculty would fly direct Its share of market modifier revenue to the Department of Economies, expanding teeching capacity by hiring four new professors ang one neve lecturer. The avenue generated through the market modifier would allow the Faculty to enhance the student Seperlence, thereby meeting tne needs ofthe growing number of students whe are keen to meet ‘bertas isbour market demand for economie analysts, The additional ravenves also support tha Facclty’s commitment to access through enhanced scholarship and bursary suppor. Page 199‘Arts Facunty Studants Association 2:10 Humanities Conte ‘th Cotober, 2014 Lasley Cormack, PRO Daan of Arie University of Alberta Doar Bean Cormack: (On behaif of the Arte Facully Siudonis' Association and the Economics Students’ Astosialon wo regret te Inform you that we are not abie to provide student support for the proposed economics market moditer at this time. As outined in the Post Sesendary Loarning [Aotine Avis Faculty Students Association and the Economies Students! Association recalves It's ‘eprasentative authorlly from tho Students Union. In order for ue (8 Student Representative Association) to advazate In contradiation to Students Union poltical poley we must comply withthe procedures for coneulting students as ‘uiined by the Students Union, ‘The Students’ Council detina(s that) the minimum requirements that must be met by a Student Poprosontative Association (SA) in ardor for Council to consider an SAAS wishes to advocate contrary to Sludenis" Union pal as follows: the Student Ropresantative Association wil conduct a plebiscite and @ ganeral maoting prior to (presenting to Students’ Counc and will present tne results of the plebiscie to Students’ Counc ‘We too! that the deaine imposed on this application does not allow us enough time to property consult students or run @ plabisete. We would tke to engage In further conversations parding this Issue to ensure that the unlqve needs of Economics students are eddrossed eparopriatoly, sineorely, ZY. pb I fais OGock - CODA Director yida Hanwell - Extornal Communteations Director ‘ts Facully Students Association ‘Atte Faculty Students Association Page 200‘Market Modifier Proposals “Tuition Rates only {Calculation done without CP increases) DOMESTIC ‘Undergraduate Economics Regular Tuition @ 30 credits Proposal based on Economic maj ‘Anoual Tuition 12 Econ courses over years Total aw Regula Tuition @ 32 credits ‘Annual Tition Prior Approved Program Ditferent Year Total Pharmacy Reguar Tution @ 22eredts Annual Tuition 1st Prior Approved Market Modifier @ 32 crests startingin2017 Total, Graduate jon @ 57 credits Approved Program Differential @ $7 credits MBA Total Program Tuition Physical herapy Regular Tuition @ Fl of 96.30 for 86 credits Total Program Tuition sed on Fl of $104.02 for 96 crelts Current 2161s Tuition 5320.80 SRO 567552 4,585.60 pm 5,675.52 4311.06 3.30656 11,958.28 11,358.96 Bare 18,488.60 ease Proposed New Market Modifier 577400 1,400.00 1149500, 14824 [ane New Proposed Tuition 532080 450.00, 5,770.80 567552 10,319.60, S12 567552 s71108 T3656 32,858.28 22,853.36 Breas 18,489.60, 3480.04 aie Page 201