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Students to get more space in University Centre
U of G students will have more meeting space in the University Centre following a decision by Board of Governors Oct. 2.
At its first meeting of the fall semester, B of G approved changes to the UC board's constitution that will allocate about 800 square feet of space for student use. The space, consisting of a lounge area, an office and two meeting rooms, is currently used by UC administration. Members heard that the transfer addresses an identified need for more space for student clubs and meetings.
B of G also approved student fee protocols for the University's Ridgetown and Kemptville campuses. Until now, the two campuses had not been subject to the fee protocol established by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, which outlines the process for establishing non-tuition ancillary fees. But the introduction of degree programs at Ridgetown and Kemptville means the two campuses now fall under ministry legislation. The protocols, which will affect all students, not just those in the degree programs, were previously approved by the student governments at both campuses.
In other business, B of G approved the final audited financial statements for U of G and the University of Guelph- Humber. These included information on enrolment, revenues and expenditures discussed at previous meetings.