Cambrian College looking to suspend several programs
Low enrolment and lower international student numbers given as reasons
Sudbury's Cambrian College is the latest in Ontario to look at suspending several of its academic programs.
"At the April 23 meeting of the Cambrian College Board of Governors, college administration will be recommending that the intake of new students into several programs be suspended for the fall term beginning this September," said a statement issued by Cambrian on Friday.
"Most of the programs in question rely heavily on international student enrolment. Most are not eligible for post-graduate work permits, as a result of federal policy changes. Furthermore, there is not enough domestic enrolment to warrant a new intake at this time."
Last June, Cambrian revealed it had a $41 million surplus. This comes during a time when other colleges in northern Ontario and across the province are struggling financially. Many are cutting programs, and some have cut jobs.
The college says more information will be available following the April 23 board meeting.