REGINA —Twenty-one students from across the province shared their perspectives on mental health and well小蓝视频, transitioning in and out of post-secondary education, and financing post-secondary education during the Saskatchewan Post-Secondary Student Council’s first year.
The council connects government directly with current post-secondary students in Saskatchewan who provide feedback and perspectives on a variety of higher education topics, according to Saskatchewan Advanced Education. The 2023-24 council included post-secondary students with diverse backgrounds from across the province who attend university, polytechnic or regional/vocational colleges.
"The Post-Secondary Student Council is everything that I hoped it would be," University of Regina council member and student Brad Fraser said.
"It has been an opportunity to connect with fellow students, a chance to learn about the Ministry of Advanced Education, and a facilitated invitation to be meaningfully heard and engaged with."
Key learnings from the council meetings have been shared with post-secondary sector partners and are 小蓝视频 used to inform the work of the Ministry of Advanced Education, a press release states.
"Having a voice at the table gives me the chance to share my ideas and viewpoints as a student," Dumont Technical Institute council member and student Samantha Exner said.
"With the feedback I have given, I hope to see positive outcomes within financial and food areas, mental health support, and additional academic support for students and post-grad students."
Nominations for the 2024-25 council have been submitted by Saskatchewan's post-secondary institutions and the ministry is in the final stages of the selection process. Students interested in joining the council in the future can email [email protected] to be directed to the correct contact at their post-secondary institution.
For more information on the Saskatchewan Post-Secondary Student Council, visit .
