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Professors discuss concerns regarding SFU’s reopening plan
June 16, 2021Following the BC provincial government’s reopening plan, SFU announced its plan to return to campus by Fall 2021. The university aims to bring back in-person classes for 70–80% of courses. They also created a four-stage plan outlining broad guidelines for campus density and available services. While also encouraging students to get vaccinated, SFU said they will: Ensure enhanced cleaning practices and safety standards remain in place across the university Work with TransLink to ensure safe transit service to campuses Reopen campus amenities including food services, the Bookstore, computer labs, recreation services, and library services Increase student programs and activities The…
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Health and Dental plan for students to become more affordable, effective September 1
July 24, 2018As of September 1, 2018, student health and dental plan pricing will be effectively reduced. The enhanced plan and the basic plan, which cost $267.75 and $207.90 respectively, will be reduced to $254.36 for the enhanced plan and $197.51 for…
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Guard.me arbitration results in no settlement
January 6, 2015Negotiations between the Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU) and the university regarding the Guard.me insurance plan will continue in 2015 after both parties failed to reach a settlement in early December. The TSSU filed a grievance on July 16, 2013,…
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TSSU files grievance over international student health plan
September 8, 2014SFU’s Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU) has filed a grievance against the university based on the claim that SFU is exploiting its international students by imposing an over-costly mandatory health plan. TSSU spokesperson Melissa Roth stated at a recent town…
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