In a recent article for Anglican Journal, Sean Frankling discusses how four theological schools—Atlantic School of Theology, Montreal Diocesan Theological College, Vancouver School of Theology, and Wycliffe College—have been impacted by international student policy changes. While the policy changes have been put in place to halt financial over-reliance on international students, MDTC Principal Rev Jesse Zink, AST President Rev Heather McCance, and VST President Rev Richard Topping explained that their communities—rather than their budgets—were the primary beneficiaries of having international students on campus. Zink and Wycliffe Registrar Jeffrey Hocking added that the changes to spousal work permits have impacted international student interest. All four leaders highlighted how international students bring global perspectives and enthusiasm to campus and expressed concerns about how the changes will impact their communities.
