The University of Keele: Equitably reimburse students for strike action


The University of Keele: Equitably reimburse students for strike action
The Issue
We are calling for The University of Keele, and Vice-Chancellor Trevor McMillan, to provide monetary reimbursements to all students affected by the strikes, led by members of the University and College Union (UCU), (14 Days) between:
Week 1 - Thursday 20th, Friday 21st February
Week 2 - Monday 24th, Tuesday 25th, and Wednesday 26th February
Week 3 - Monday 2nd, Tuesday 3rd, Wednesday 4th, and Thursday 5th March
Week 4 - Monday 9th, Tuesday 10th, Wednesday 11th, Thursday 12th, Friday 13th March
We are also asking The University of Keele to respect the demands of the striking members of the UCU; however, the goal of this petition is to remain impartial from any political opinions. Instead we are asking that the University acknowledges the significant cost of tuition fees, and responds accordingly by providing a reimbursement to each student, that is proportional to the teaching time lost.
Since the strike pay for lecturers is provided by the UCU, and not the institution; many agree it's unfair for The University of Keele to take payments for tuition that is not being provided.
Additionally, students should not be required to fill out a lengthy application within a short time limit in order to receive their funds. Instead, reclaiming each rebate should be made as simple as possible for the individual.
The Issue
We are calling for The University of Keele, and Vice-Chancellor Trevor McMillan, to provide monetary reimbursements to all students affected by the strikes, led by members of the University and College Union (UCU), (14 Days) between:
Week 1 - Thursday 20th, Friday 21st February
Week 2 - Monday 24th, Tuesday 25th, and Wednesday 26th February
Week 3 - Monday 2nd, Tuesday 3rd, Wednesday 4th, and Thursday 5th March
Week 4 - Monday 9th, Tuesday 10th, Wednesday 11th, Thursday 12th, Friday 13th March
We are also asking The University of Keele to respect the demands of the striking members of the UCU; however, the goal of this petition is to remain impartial from any political opinions. Instead we are asking that the University acknowledges the significant cost of tuition fees, and responds accordingly by providing a reimbursement to each student, that is proportional to the teaching time lost.
Since the strike pay for lecturers is provided by the UCU, and not the institution; many agree it's unfair for The University of Keele to take payments for tuition that is not being provided.
Additionally, students should not be required to fill out a lengthy application within a short time limit in order to receive their funds. Instead, reclaiming each rebate should be made as simple as possible for the individual.
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Petition created on 19 February 2020