The college said this week it would implement layoffs after a federal decision to cut the number of visas for international students sharply reduced tuition revenue
Camosun College says it will combine its staff and course offerings into five areas of study to save administrative and other costs as it deals with a projected budget deficit of at least $5 million.
The five areas of study are arts, access and academic preparation, including Indigenous studies, some language studies, English, math and special programs; business, including sport management; health, human services and sport science, which will include kinesiology, massage therapy and athletic therapy; science and technology; and trades, training and professional studies, which will include short-term programs, microcredentials and industry training.
Camosun had budgeted for $35.6 million in revenue from international student enrolment in 2024-25 before the lower student numbers came in, said spokesperson Rodney Porter. The college’s consolidated budget for 2024-25 is about $162 million, with the base grant from the province $114 million. “We want it to be as small a number as possible. The college will be working with the three union groups and following the terms and conditions of employment for exempt employees.”
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Sharp drop in international students triggers layoffs at CamosunThe college says it has 400 fewer international students than it budgeted for in 2025/26 and numbers are expected to decline further, resulting in a projected deficit of at least $5 million
Read more »
Our Community: Camosun hosts first post-COVID open house; lunch sessions for seniorsProspective students can talk with faculty, students and alumni.
Read more »
Sharp drop in international students triggers layoffs at CamosunThe college says it has 400 fewer international students than it budgeted for in 2025/26 and numbers are expected to decline further, resulting in a projected deficit of at least $5 million
Read more »
Malahat Nation, Camosun come together for academic programClasses are being taught in Mill Bay
Read more »
Camosun announces coming layoffs due to loss of international student tuitionCamosun College announced coming layoffs as it has to make up for a budget shortfall due to the reduction of international students.
Read more »
Sharp drop in international students triggers layoffs at CamosunThe college says it has 400 fewer international students than it budgeted for in 2025/26 and numbers are expected to decline further, resulting in a projected deficit of at least $5 million
Read more »