30 November 2005
University Forecasts Massive $11.4 Million Surplus
The University of Canterbury Students' Association today expressed its concern over the University of Canterbury's
current forecast. The University of Canterbury is currently forecasting a massive $11.4 million dollar surplus, this
result comes after a five percent increase in domestic and international student fees for 2006 and this even despite a
budgeted surplus of only $6.6 million.
"This surplus flies in the face of the University's claim that the fee increases for 2006 were needed to maintain
financial viability in the future. The University budgeted a $6.6 million surplus for 2005 but now it seems like the
University is massively profiting off the back of students. This is a matter of social responsibility, we know the
University didn't budget for this surplus, and resultantly doesn't need it," George Hampton, UCSA President, said.
"The University constantly claims it is in a bad position, but it's not hungry, it doesn't accumulate debt daily and it
isn't the weakest party," Hampton said, "Students should not be funding university's to make massive surpluses."
ENDS