The Alberta Graduate Council

Canada-China Academic Forum

Graduate Studies in

Alberta

Alberta Graduate Council

Made up of the following Alberta Graduate Student Associations (GSAs) :

Athabasca University University of Alberta University of Calgary University of Lethbridge

Represents over 18,600 Master’s and PhD students in Alberta to Education Stakeholders

Role of the AGC

To act as the official voice of Graduate Students in the Province of Alberta

Represent the interests and concerns of graduate students to stakeholders and the Government of Alberta

Facilitate communication between Graduate Student Associations in Alberta

Students Help Shape the Education System

Current Concerns about Graduate Studies in Alberta

Student Stipends/Student Debt

Support for the Social Sciences and Humanities

Increased government financial support for university operating budgets

Opportunities for co-op and industrial internships at the graduate student level

Increase student completion rates

Envisioning Alberta Graduate Studies in 10 years

Global increased demand for graduate students

Increased student debt

Larger # of international students at Alberta universities

Shift to an older more mature student population

Increased demand on student support services

Increased government support for research

THANK YOU!

Questions?

Christopher SkappakAGC Government Relations

Advisorcskappak@ualberta.cawww.albertagrads.ca