Media Advisory - Lakehead students to formally challenge University over student representation

THUNDER BAY, ON, April 26, 2012 /CNW/ - Students at Lakehead University will submit an application for judicial review of the recent changes to the Conflict of Interest By-laws of the University's Board of Governors. The changes have removed the right of the student governors' participation in the discussion and vote on decisions regarding tuition fees and other student issues. In doing this, the Board of Governors are silencing student voices in this important decision making process.

WHAT:				Press Briefing detailing the application for judicial review of changes in bylaws of the Lakehead University Board of Governors
WHERE:				The Study Coffeehouse, Lakehead University, 955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, ON
WHEN:				9:30 AM, Friday April 27, 2012
WHO:				Michael Snoddon, LUSU President, 807-629-4541 (cell)

In addition to the judicial review, students will launch a petition on Friday addressed to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario to enshrine student positions on any decision making body of Lakehead University including the Board of Governors within the Lakehead University Act 1965.

The Lakehead University Student Union unites more than 8,100 students studying at Lakehead University at campuses in Thunder Bay and Orillia, and is an active member of the Canadian Federation of Students.

 

For further information:

Michael Snoddon, President
807-343-8259 (office)
807-629-4541 (cell)