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The Alberta Graduate Council. Graduate Studies in Alberta. Canada-China Academic Forum. Alberta Graduate Council. Made up of the following Alberta Graduate Student Associations (GSAs) : Athabasca University University of Alberta University of Calgary University of Lethbridge
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The Alberta Graduate Council Graduate Studies in Alberta Canada-China Academic Forum
Alberta Graduate Council • Made up of the following Alberta Graduate Student Associations (GSAs) : • Athabasca University • University of Alberta • University of Calgary • University of Lethbridge • Represents over 18,600 Master’s and PhD students in Alberta to Education Stakeholders
Role of the AGC • To act as the official voice of Graduate Students in the Province of Alberta • Represent the interests and concerns of graduate students to stakeholders and the Government of Alberta • Facilitate communication between Graduate Student Associations in Alberta
Current Concerns about Graduate Studies in Alberta • Student Stipends/Student Debt • Support for the Social Sciences and Humanities • Increased government financial support for university operating budgets • Opportunities for co-op and industrial internships at the graduate student level • Increase student completion rates
Envisioning Alberta Graduate Studies in 10 years • Global increased demand for graduate students • Increased student debt • Larger # of international students at Alberta universities • Shift to an older more mature student population • Increased demand on student support services • Increased government support for research
THANK YOU! Questions? Christopher Skappak AGC Government Relations Advisor cskappak@ualberta.ca www.albertagrads.ca