He noted that the students just want to know what is going on, and want a better understanding of the process. E. Deas explained the funding process. A program is also funded on the basis of FTEs. An attempt is made to make the cost of instruction very close to the share of the funding. Some programs can be delivered relatively inexpensively.
Some programs inevitably cost more than the share of the funding.
He noted that the cost of the First Nations Program far exceeds the share of the funding sources including government funding and student tuition. This cost includes the support mechanisms put in place for the Program. E. Deas agreed to attend a First Nations Vision Quest meeting to explain the funding process to the students. A follow-up report will be provided to the Board.