The provincial government has introduced their proposed amendments to the Memorial University Act.
Debate began on the issue in the House of Assembly this morning.
The proposed changes include changing the governance structure of the Board of Regents to allow for teaching staff on the board, incorporating more gender neutral language, and other administrative changes.
Government says changes to the Board of Regents is part of a commitment made during the MUN strike to allow faculty representation on the board.
They say further amendments will be considered following the Auditor General’s review.
PC Education Critic Barry Petten says his party will be supporting the changes, but they are looking towards what is yet to come.
That being the AG report, as well as the new MUN act. He is imploring government to “take the bull by the horns” and take control of the university to keep it on track.
