To the members of the TCSA,

On Friday, July 24, 2020, the TCSA released an open letter to Trent University’s administration regarding feedback that was gathered from membership about the year ahead. We raised important questions about how the institution plans to communicate decisions that impact students, the University's plans to support students, and its rationale for maintaining tuition fees in spite of the changes and challenges students are facing. The letter, as well as a summary of student feedback, was sent directly to Leo Groarke, the University’s President, and Nona Robinson, the University’s Associate Vice-President of Student Affairs, for further consideration and action.

Since Friday, the administration has confirmed they have received these documents. On Tuesday, July 28, at a meeting with student leaders, they confirmed they will be issuing communications to all students within the next week that will provide answers to the questions students have posed. The Association is awaiting these releases with anticipation and we look forward to continuing our dialogue with the University on how it will keep students informed and supported through the challenging times we are facing together.

Turning to the Association’s response, we will be making an announcement shortly regarding transit for this fall. The Association takes its responsibility to support students seriously and we hope proactive measures to make the year more affordable will create a positive impact on student experiences in September. If you have any questions about the membership feedback survey or ongoing conversations with Trent University, please feel free to connect with us on social media or via email.

In Solidarity,

Ann-Majella McKelvie
TCSA President
president@trentcentral.ca