on covid-19
May 12, 2020
May 3, 2020
To President Jacques Frémont of the University of Ottawa:
As select Recognized Student Governments of the University of Ottawa and the direct representatives of students at the undergraduate level across the University of Ottawa, we, the undersigned, call upon the University of Ottawa administration to waive or lower tuition fees for its undergraduate programs for the Spring/Summer 2020 semester.
We hear daily of the struggles our students experience to finance their studies and cope with the stresses of postsecondary education. In the face of COVID-19, it is imperative that the University of Ottawa acts in the interest of students and works to provide equitable access to post-secondary education by alleviating some of the financial burden faced by its student body. Students represent a vulnerable group during the COVID-19 crisis and it is in the face of this crisis that the University of Ottawa can emerge as a leader in protecting our students’ well-being and promoting equitable access to education.
The University of Ottawa community is strengthened by its diversity of students coming from across Canada and the world, from different socio-economic backgrounds, and speaking different languages. Each student that attends this University is dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and the betterment of themselves and their communities. All students have a right to equitable access to education, and it is through this equitable provision of post-secondary education that we can continue to build a diverse, innovative, and growing campus community.
The 2019-2020 school year has come with unprecedented challenges for many of our students, including significant cuts to financial support for university students and a mental health crisis confronting our campus community. The circumstances surrounding COVID-19 have exacerbated many of these challenges, and placed many of our students in financially precarious situations. As such, we urge the University of Ottawa administration to consider the following:
In Solidarity.
As select Recognized Student Governments of the University of Ottawa and the direct representatives of students at the undergraduate level across the University of Ottawa, we, the undersigned, call upon the University of Ottawa administration to waive or lower tuition fees for its undergraduate programs for the Spring/Summer 2020 semester.
We hear daily of the struggles our students experience to finance their studies and cope with the stresses of postsecondary education. In the face of COVID-19, it is imperative that the University of Ottawa acts in the interest of students and works to provide equitable access to post-secondary education by alleviating some of the financial burden faced by its student body. Students represent a vulnerable group during the COVID-19 crisis and it is in the face of this crisis that the University of Ottawa can emerge as a leader in protecting our students’ well-being and promoting equitable access to education.
The University of Ottawa community is strengthened by its diversity of students coming from across Canada and the world, from different socio-economic backgrounds, and speaking different languages. Each student that attends this University is dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and the betterment of themselves and their communities. All students have a right to equitable access to education, and it is through this equitable provision of post-secondary education that we can continue to build a diverse, innovative, and growing campus community.
The 2019-2020 school year has come with unprecedented challenges for many of our students, including significant cuts to financial support for university students and a mental health crisis confronting our campus community. The circumstances surrounding COVID-19 have exacerbated many of these challenges, and placed many of our students in financially precarious situations. As such, we urge the University of Ottawa administration to consider the following:
- WHEREAS many of our undergraduate students are experiencing lost wages caused by lost jobs, the cancellation of student work positions, etc.;
- WHEREAS students previously living in residence in the 2019-2020 school year faced unexpected living and moving expenses caused by the sudden evacuation of university residences;
- WHEREAS marginalized populations are disproportionately affected by the negative impacts associated with COVID-19 situation;
- WHEREAS the social and physical distancing measures prescribed by the government, the economic downturn, and a variety of individual factors relating to students’ identities may have negative impacts on the mental health of our student body;
- WHEREAS the administrative costs of providing courses will be significantly lower during the Spring/Summer 2020 semester without the costs associated with university facilities, administering certain campus services, etc.;
- WHEREAS a petition calling on the University to waive Spring/Summer 2020 tuition fees has received 5,254 signatures from students, professors, and supporters, and has received support of CUPE 2626, GSAÉD, and APTPUO;
- WHEREAS equitable access to education is imperative to defending the well-being of the most vulnerable during this crisis; and
- WHEREAS the strength of our community is rooted in the universal and equitable access to education, responding to the diverse needs of its members;
In Solidarity.
March 27, 2020
Dear DVM community,
In this uncertain time, the Development Students Association remains dedicated to advocating for you and promoting community support. While we are no longer holding events and office hours, we have compiled some resources below. Please do not hesitate to reach out should you have any questions or require support in this time.
In this uncertain time, the Development Students Association remains dedicated to advocating for you and promoting community support. While we are no longer holding events and office hours, we have compiled some resources below. Please do not hesitate to reach out should you have any questions or require support in this time.
The goal of this Facebook group is to bring together the uOttawa DVM community to share resources and support, and to remind us all that we are not alone is this. We encourage you to join!
Academic Resources and Student Rights*:
Academic Resources and Student Rights*:
The University has produced a self-declaration form for students to request academic accommodations. If you cannot participate in course learning activities, write an exam or hand in an assignment for medical or other reasons due to changes in learning conditions caused by COVID-19, complete and submit the form found on the COVID-19 website within 10 business days of your absence or your assignment deadline. Please complete one form for each day you are requesting academic accommodations. You must also inform your professor as soon as possible if special arrangements must be made.
*Please continue to check your email for updated academic information as the situation
evolves
Mental Health Resources:
*Please continue to check your email for updated academic information as the situation
evolves
Mental Health Resources:
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