Talks between Capilano University and its faculty association fell through Friday, putting final exams in jeopardy.
"The University is considering options related to final exams with the goal of minimizing the impact on students," the university said in a news release.
Classes at Capilano have been cancelled since Wednesday, but the university said Wednesday that exams would go ahead so that students could complete the term, get their grades and graduate on time.
On Wednesday, Richard Gale, Capilano University vice-president academic, said he was optimistic a deal would be reached by Friday. But Friday morning the university said an offer was rejected by the faculty and that the faculty said no when asked to suspend their strike for the final exam period.
The faculty has agreed to a wage increase of 5.5 per cent over five years, as required by a provincial mandate, but is looking for movement on three other issues: control over layoffs, academic freedom and fair pay for non-permanent employees.
