MLA Post-Secondary Funding Review
The MLA Post-Secondary Funding Review Committee was created in March 2000 by the Minister of Learning to review and make recommendations on the approach used to allocate funding to Alberta's publicly funded post-secondary institutions. The committee was comprised of Medicine Hat MLA Rob Renner, who served as chair; Wetaskiwin-Camrose MLA LeRoy Johnson; Calgary-Glenmore MLA Ron Stevens; former Students Finance Board Chair Fred Clarke; and Kjersti Powell, former board chair of Keyano College.
The Minister of Learning asked the committee to ensure that the funding mechanism maximized accessibility to high quality, responsive and affordable learning opportunities while maintaining institutional accountability.
The committee found that the current funding framework of base operations grants combined with targeted funding envelopes generally works well, with some aspects of the framework needing improvement. The committee submitted its recommendations to the Minister of Learning in October 2000.
The Government of Alberta reviewed and accepted the committee's recommendations contained in the Report of the MLA Post-Secondary Funding Review Committee, and released it in January 2001. The recommendations will be addressed over the course of Alberta Learning's 2001/04 Business Plan.
In developing their recommendations, the committee consulted with post-secondary institutions, faculty and student associations, government departments, and other stakeholders. A discussion document was developed to provide context to consultation participants.
Related News releases:
January 11, 2001
$25 million boost part of government response to MLA committee recommendations on post-secondary funding framework
March 10, 2000
MLA Committee to review post-secondary funding framework
