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Another tuition fee increase will not solve any of these

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That's why we are calling for a freeze on tuition fees and for a
provincial Royal Commission on Post-Secondary Education to come 7 pe
to grips with the crisis at our colleges and universities. a

To back up our demands we've organized a comprehensive Freeze the ne
Fees campaign, both on cempus and in the community. A major part : je
of the campaign is the Community Forum on Tuition Fees scheduled - ph
for Thursday January 18, from 2:30 to 5:30 in Images Theatre at . ae
SFU. The Forum will provide the public with an opportunity for a
input on the proposed tuition fee increase and tuition fees in oN
general. SFU president William Saywell has agreed to sit on the

Forum panel.

da to hear verbal presentations from

representatives of community organizations and from individuals.

Members of the Forum panei will have an opportunity to address

questions to presenters. The media will aiso be invited to 7

attend.

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We raise the following requests for your consideration: ~ 7

1) Support for our call for an immediate tuition freeze at :

BC colleges and universities.

2) Support for our call for a provincial Royal Commission on
Post-Secondary Education to map out a long range pian to Poo

meet a variety of social and economic needs. : ee

3) Participate and make a presentation at our Community rea

Forum.

4) Declare January 17 - 23 Freeze the Fees Week in the

Municipality of Port Ccoquitiam.

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Christoph Sicking BOE
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