Higher education in British Columbia
In the report, "Campus 2020: Thinking Ahead", the creation of a Higher Education Price Index is recommended to reflect education costs so that each institution can set its own tuition levels independently, but subject to the limits imposed by the provincial government. Regarding the issue of funding higher education in British Columbia, "research-based allocation" of resources will increase the efficiency of these funds. In relation to the system, more funding is necessary to focus on the specific targets of post-secondary achievement by progressively introducing outcome and performance measurements and accountability into the budgeting process.
Alma Mater Society of the University of British Columbia Vancouver
On December 1, 2013, the AMS formally founded the Alliance of British Columbia Students, a not for profit confederation of British Columbia student societies advocating for a better post-secondary landscape in BC. The organization now represents nine student associations, including the Kwantlen Student Association, University of Victoria Students Society, Graduate Students Society of UBC Vancouver, BCIT Student Association, Capilano Students Union, University of Fraser Valley Students Union Society, Langara Students Union, and Royal Roads Student Society. The organization advocates on behalf of 165,000 students across BC, and holds an annual Lobby Days at the provincial legislature meeting with local MLA's, Ministers, and members of the civil service.