1. The Alberta Graduate Council Canada-China Academic Forum Graduate Studies in Alberta

2. Alberta Graduate Council Made up of the following Alberta Graduate Student Associations (GSAs) : Athabasca University University of Alberta University of Calgary University of Lethbridge Represents over 18,600 Master’s and PhD students in Alberta to Education Stakeholders

3. Role of the AGC To act as the official voice of Graduate Students in the Province of Alberta Represent the interests and concerns of graduate students to stakeholders and the Government of Alberta Facilitate communication between Graduate Student Associations in Alberta

4. Students Help Shape the Education System

5. Current Concerns about Graduate Studies in Alberta Student Stipends/Student Debt Support for the Social Sciences and Humanities Increased government financial support for university operating budgets Opportunities for co-op and industrial internships at the graduate student level Increase student completion rates

6. Envisioning Alberta Graduate Studies in 10 years Global increased demand for graduate students Increased student debt Larger # of international students at Alberta universities Shift to an older more mature student population Increased demand on student support services Increased government support for research

7. THANK YOU! Questions? Christopher Skappak AGC Government Relations Advisor cskappak@ualberta.ca www.albertagrads.ca