Business in Vancouver reports that Thompson Rivers University is cutting $20M to balance next year’s budget, citing declining international enrolment. Measures include the elimination of up to 75 vacant positions, a 1% reduction in non-salary expenses, and additional “metric-based and other targeted non-compensation reductions.” The university also expects to save money with lower agent commissions and reduced sessional and instructor teaching loads. While TRU currently has a surplus, TRU Provost Gillian Balfour explained that these funds are “allocated to address the need to build up a reserve” and support new initiatives and strategies. Castanet reports that three certificate programs from TRU’s School of Nursing have also been suspended due to low enrolment.
