Nova Scotia Community College has adapted its program offerings in response to the shifting demographics of its student body. The college has suspended or reduced programs that have historically drawn international students, such as business and culinary arts programs. At the same time, it is moving resources to programs that are of high interest to domestic students and has expanded its nursing and trades offerings. “We’re trying to steward the tax dollars the best that we can,” said NSCC VP Academic Andrew Lafford. Radio-Canada also reports that the Government of Nova Scotia recently shifted the oversight of the college from its Advanced Education Department to the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration, citing its role in jobs and training.
