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There is certain to be significant brain drain from the City of Greater Sudbury following Monday’s announcement that Laurentian University is discontinuing more than 60 programs.
The university has been seeking creditor protection through the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act since February. On Monday, it announced some of the fallout from that proceeding includes shuttering 58 undergraduate programs, including 34 English-language and 24 French-language offerings; as well as 11 graduate programs. A total of 69 programs will be discontinued. The university is maintaining 107 undergraduate and 33 graduate offerings.
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An ugly stain for years to come : Laurentian University students, staff reeling from cuts
Monday was one of the worst days on record for the Laurentian University community, with the news some 100 professors lost their jobs and dozens of programs were axed leaving some reeling. I ve got friends and colleagues whose lives are destroyed, said one professor.
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Posted: Apr 13, 2021 5:30 AM ET | Last Updated: April 13
Katlyn Kotila, a political science student, was among Laurentian community members who swiftly reacted to the deep staff and program cuts announced Monday: It s an absolute loss, not just for the university, but especially for students. (Submitted by Katlyn Kotila)
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The OCUFA says the Sault Ste. Marie MPP and Minister of Colleges and Universities was “well aware of the financial challenges Laurentian was facing at least six months before they became public.”
It was announced earlier this week that Laurentian University will cut about 60 programs and more than 80 faculty members as a result of its restructuring efforts under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) proceedings that began earlier this year.
The Ministry of Colleges and Universities is not a participant in CCAA proceedings.
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