Global Asia program

Board Briefs

  International students play major role in SFU’s financial situation At the latest Simon Fraser University Board of Governors meeting on January 25, Martin Pochurko, vice-president finance and administration, reported that SFU can expect an “operating surplus of $22.386 million forecast for [2017–18].” A significant portion of this surplus is coming from international students enrolled at SFU. Denise Williams, alumni order-in-council, clarified that international students fees make up approximately half of SFU’s revenues, which Pochurko confirmed, stating, “It’s no secret that international students are making a positive impact on the bottom line.” He then said that the excess money will…

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