The 2011-12 operations forecast — a request to the Government of Saskatchewan outlining the University of Saskatchewan’s investment needs — has been approved by the U of S Board of Governors.

“It highlights the areas in which continued or additional investment from the provincial government will benefit not only the institution but the province as a whole,” said provost and vice-president academic Brett Fairbairn.

For 2011-12, the university is asking for an increase of 4.3 per cent ($11.5 million) in its operating grant, a capital grant of $35 million, capital projects funding of $38 million and $2.8 million for other emerging investment opportunities.