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com] Sent: March-21-12 8:37 AM Subject: Concordia University Supports Accessible Education in Quebec
iv. A commitment will be made to re-evaluate the membership of Concordias Board of Governors. While current members have remained dedicated to diligently ensuring the smooth operation of the University, the current sociopolitical climate of the Concordia community and the province suggests that the heads of major corporations may not necessarily be representative of the community at large. Concordia will consider developing a system in which community-at-large representatives are democratically elected by the Concordia community itself, which would include students, staff and faculty.
Department heads have also stepped up to support Concordias decision. I have no choice but to accept that the tactic of stopping classroom instruction represents the collective, and thoroughly discussed, decision of our students [...] It would be unacceptable to me if a member of our community, whose political action was sanctioned by a truly democratic assembly, were to seriously suffer for that action, says David Greene, Chair of the Geography, Planning and Environment department. Concordia University is an integral part of the institutional fabric of Montreal and a major driver of economic and social development in Quebec. Evidence of the farreaching benefits of affordable public education and research not only provides a convincing argument for maintaining fair access to Quebecs post-secondary institutions, but also highlights the potential economic advantages that stem from maintaining a wide pool of individuals who are able to apply their time and intellectual labour for the benefit of society. Members of the Montreal community are cordially invited to join Concordia representatives in celebration of this commitment to accessible education today, Wednesday, March 21st, at an all-day gala in the Lobby of the GM administration building, 1550 De Maisonneuve W. The gala will begin at 7:30am and continue for the duration of the day. Refreshments will be provided. Media welcome. -30-