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Private courses held on public campus? Sydenham College faces state inquiry
Sydenham College faces an inquiry over alleged outsourcing of high-fee courses. The state ordered a probe into self-financed programs run by private entities. These courses potentially generate significant annual revenue using government infrastructure. Meanwhile, aided programs at the college have reportedly been reduced. An inquiry panel will submit its…
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- Why it matters
- The inquiry examines whether public infrastructure is being used to generate private revenue through fee-charging programs, while aided places for students have reportedly shrunk.
- Most affected
- Students seeking admission to Sydenham College's aided programs — Reduced availability as the college shifts toward private fee-charging courses.
Sydenham College management — Subject to state investigation into outsourcing practices and infrastructure use. - Likely next
- Whether the inquiry panel submits its findings and what restrictions, if any, the state imposes on private course operations on public campuses.
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