Mr. Peter Eirikson This is Me

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1. 1. Acadia Students' Union

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   Published on: 4/1/2007   Last Visited: 4/29/2007

   "Such a commitment is long-overdue," commented Peter Eirikson, Vice-President (Academic) of the ASU. "With average tuition in Nova Scotia roughly $2000 more than the national average, this is an issue that has had significant impact on post-secondary access and affordability for students in Nova Scotia."
   
   The Throne Speech also included a commitment to lowering the parental contribution threshold for student loans, thereby making it easier for students from middle-income families to be eligible. "If the government follows through on this, it will increase access to post-secondary education," said Eirikson.
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   "Overall, the Throne Speech sends a hopeful message for post-secondary education in Nova Scotia," Eirikson summed up.
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   Peter Eirikson
   
   Vice-President (Academic)
   
   Acadia Students' Union
   
   Ph: (902) 585-2127

2. 2. Acadia Students' Union

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   "Nova Scotia has the highest tuition in the country," commented ASU Vice-President (Academic) Peter Eirikson. A recent report by the Educational Policy Institute ranked Nova Scotia 60th, or the least affordable jurisdiction to attend post-secondary education in North America. "Given such a staggeringly appalling ranking, political leaders in Nova Scotia should be scrambling to address the state of post-secondary education in our province," continued Eirikson.
   
   In order to address the state of post-secondary education, more will be needed than a simple reduction in tuition. The money that post-secondary institutions get from tuition comprises a very considerable percentage of their operating costs. "What Nova Scotia really needs is a premier and a government who will provide a creative solution for the state of post-secondary education in Nova Scotia, while also advocating for a national vision on post-secondary education in Canada, and a funding strategy from the federal government which will support this vision," stated Eirikson.
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   Peter Eirikson
   
   Vice-President (Academic)
   
   Acadia Students' Union
   
   Ph: (902) 585-2127

3. 3. Acadia Students' Union

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   Published on: 4/1/2007   Last Visited: 4/29/2007

   Peter Eirikson Vice President Academic 585-2127