Fanshawe, Sask Polytech, TWU announce further adjustments to address finances

Fanshawe College, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, and Trinity Western University have announced further changes to their operations in light of budget constraints. Fanshawe will be leaving its south London campus as part of its broader efforts to consolidate its spaces. Sask Polytech confirmed the elimination of 23 full-time and part-time jobs and the suspension of a health […]

Two institutions have announced recent changes to ensure their institutions’ long-term financial stability. CBC reports that Fanshawe College is looking to cut another 163 positions, due to low enrolment. While Fanshawe President Peter Devlin said that he was “encouraged by the announcement” of new ON funding, he explained that the college’s layoff targets are tied […]

Several postsecondary leaders in Ontario are awaiting information about their institution’s funding allocation before they make further decisions about changes to programs, services, or other offerings. Algonquin College’s Board of Governors has postponed their consideration of a recommendation to cut 30 programs, instead planning to complete a full assessment of the programs once it has […]

Several Ontario colleges announced or warned of job cuts as they ended the calendar year. Conestoga College announced that 181 full-time faculty would be laid off, with the layoffs taking effect on March 16. The layoffs will reportedly be served primarily to faculty at the college’s Kitchener – Doon campus. At Fanshawe College, President Peter […]

Algonquin College, Cambrian College, Centennial College, and Fanshawe College have each launched new degree programs. Algonquin has launched a Bachelor of Science in Nursing that will provide a hands-on nursing education to students interested in becoming Registered Nurses. Cambrian will be offering a Bachelor of Applied Computing program in Fall 2026, which will include specialization […]

The Government of Ontario has announced an investment of $575K to support veterans in transforming their military experience into postsecondary credits. Through the investment, the Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer has launched Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) projects at six institutions in the province: Canadore College, Fanshawe College, Georgian College, Lakehead University, the […]

Fanshawe College has announced that it will no longer be financially supporting the campus radio station 106.9 The X and is seeking community partners to keep the station operational. Fanshawe Board Member Gina Lorentz pointed to both Fanshawe’s financial circumstances and the broader industry shift away from terrestrial radio; Fanshawe Senior VP Academic Susan Cluett […]

Fanshawe College has announced that its Fall convocation, originally scheduled for November, will be postponed until June due to the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) support staff strike. OPSEU Local 109 President Adam Rayfield said that the decision shows the importance of support staff. “Convocation events are mammoth planning undertakings, and it is indeed […]

Fanshawe College has reaffirmed its commitment to its downtown London campus despite declining enrolment and recent program suspensions, reports CBC. “We are a part of downtown,” said Fanshawe Dean of the Faculty of Business and Hospitality Silvana Macdonald. “Fanshawe College made a commitment to our downtown community, and we are not going anywhere.” CBC reports […]

Conestoga College and Fanshawe College have each announced staffing changes and restructuring as they continue to respond to financial challenges. Conestoga has reportedly eliminated four high-level employees—two senior VPs and two deans—and restructured its leadership team. CBC reports that other senior positions have received expanded job portfolios. Meanwhile, Fanshawe is reportedly moving forward with its […]