The Red Deer College Board of Governors has approved a 25 percent increase in the base salary of the President of Red Deer College, retroactive to September 2011.

Earlier in 2011 the Board approved an initial increase in the President’s salary bringing the total increase to 32 percent over the past 12 months. At the time of this initial increase the President also received a generous performance bonus.  

The President of Red Deer College will now earn $262,456 a year and (because the pay raise is retroactive) will receive approximately $17,000 in retroactive pay. The most recent raise increases his monthly earnings by $4,415 per month or $52,981 per year — an amount large enough to pay for a full year of tuition and fees for six full time Red Deer College students.

This approved increase comes at a time when students are facing a proposed tuition increase of 1.45 percent as well as a 60 percent increase in the controversial Facility and Service Technology Fee introduced last year.

The approved salary increase fails to address many of the problems that Red Deer College is facing, including a seven percent drop in enrolment during its fall semester. This drop in enrolment directly translates to a reduction in government funding for Red Deer College.

These reductions in funding can be seen throughout the College, where various faculties have been told that they need to cut their budgets wherever possible. In some cases this has resulted in cuts to programs and services that directly affect the students of RDC.

“How can the Board justify such a large increase in the President’s salary when faculty and staff are being directed to slash spending,” asks Derrick Callan, president of the Students’ Association. 

“The students we represent have done their part by paying increased fees and tuition and the Students’ Association feels that the President of Red Deer College should forego this salary increase in order to do their part in reducing the financial pressures felt by Red Deer College.”

To express your opinion regarding the pay raise please contact Derrick Callan, president of the Students’ Association of Red Deer College at derrick.callan@rdc.ab.ca or 403-342-3200
 

The Students' Association would like to wish everyone a happy, healthy and successful 2012. We have lots of events, information sessions and more planned for the upcoming term and we can't wait to see you!

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The Students’ Association of Red Deer College plays an important role in your life at RDC. The SA advocates for and represents students, provides a myriad of important (and fun!) services and is one of the largest employers of students on campus!

The Students’ Association exists to serve the students of RDC. Some of our most popular services include:

CAT Fund - The Cultural Activities Trust Fund, better known as the CAT Fund, is a committee consisting of RDC students and facility. The purpose of this committee is to help fund cultural events on campus.

Used Bookstore - The Used Book Store accepts books for consignment for the current semester two to three weeks before the start of the semester. The student sets the price and receives funds from the sale of books. Drop by the SA office for details or call 403-342-3200.

Student Food Bank - The SA offers and on-campus Food Bank to help students in need. Students seeking assistance should contact Student Funding and Awar ds at 403-343-4027 for a referral to the Student Food Bank. Monetary and non-perishable food donations are accepted by the food bank. Call the SA at 403-342-3200 for information.

Health & Managed Dental Plans - The Student Benefits Plan was approved by student referendum, making it a requirement of full-time enrolment at RDC. Students with approved equivalent coverage may opt out of the plan by filing a waiver form by the specified date. Contact the Student Benefits Office at 403-356-4982 or reddeerplan@mystudentplan.ca for details.

Copiers, Faxing, Lockers - Your Students’ Association wants to help you succeed. It provides photocopiers in the Library, microwaves in student gathering areas, lockers throughout the College, a faxing service in the SA office and more. Come up to the SA office and find out how we serve the students of RDC.