| kyiv mohyla foundation e-newsletter | |
| #11, July 2011 | |
Ukraine's Ministry of Education, Science, Youth and Sports on July 8 launched its most recent action aimed at one of Ukraine's most respected universities, National University Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, hitting other progressive educational institutions as well when it announced its budget for the coming year. The proposed budget slashes funding between 43 percent and 50 percent for several Kyiv-Mohyla departments, including Philosophy, Economic Theory, Finance and the Law School. It also terminates stipends for students in journalism and social work the Master's programs. While a number of Ukraine's other national universities experienced budget cuts, Kyiv-Mohyla was singled out for particularly harsh treatment. Immediate and strong reaction followed the proposed budget cuts at Kyiv-Mohyla Academy President Dr. Serhiy Kvit said: "The University will continue its ongoing discussions and dialogue with the Ministry of Education but we are troubled by the actions of the Ministry and their impact on the education of our country's young generation." Kyiv-Mohyla's Alumni Association declared support for its Alma Mater immediately after news of the cuts surfaced. It announced a stipend program and scholarships for the cut Master's programs. Other donors in Ukraine also announced support. more...
|
|
Kyiv-Mohyla Hit Hardest as Government Slashes Higher Education 
| Links |
|---|
| Video Clip About Kyiv-Mohyla Library
Turn on the sound. http://www.library.ukma.kiev.ua/index.php?id=369 The National University Kyiv Mohyla Foundation of America Kyiv Mohyla Business School NaUKMA LIbrary Kyiv Mohyla School of Journalism NaUKMA School of Law Kyiv-Mohyla Summer School PhD programs at NaUKMA Department for Foreign Cooperation ELibUkr Project |
Published by Kyiv Mohyla Foundation of America
Kyiv Mohyla Foundation of America (KMFA) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization established in 1992 to support
and assist the National University of Kyiv Mohyla Academy and institutions of higher learning in Ukraine to reach excellence
in education and innovative research, to help students and faculty achieve personal and intellectual growth and to contribute
to Ukraine's democratic reform through education with a focus on the rule of law and ethical standards.
Kyiv Mohyla Foundation of America,
P.O. Box 46009, Chicago, IL 60646-0009 USA,
Tel.: (773) 844-3534 Fax: (773) 305-8900,
www.kmfoundation.com, mail@kmfoundation.com
KMF is registered in the USA as a 501(c)(3) non profit organization. Your donation is fully tax deductible as permitted by law.