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Yes to more evaluation, but a bigger yes to more action
A recent report on research culture shows that evaluation is key, but stops short of practical solutions to core problems.
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University of King’s College faces up to its part in a decades-long sexual assault scandal
Its leadership is committing to changing a culture of silence that surrounded accusations around late professor Wayne Hankey.
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The balancing act of being a university president
Denis Harrisson looks back on his years as president of Université du Québec en Outaouais.
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Quebec’s tuition fee model: not able to see the forest for the trees
The Quebec government’s announced tuition fee increase for out-of-province students has sparked intense political debate over university funding.
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Laurentian University: What are the takeaways from the last two years?
There are many lessons learned, but ensuring good university governance is the number one priority.
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Are universities doing enough to address academic misconduct in research?
The search for a systemic response to a growing concern.
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The compassionate leader in the post-pandemic university
Festina lente: the new leadership agenda for higher education.
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What we’ve learned from the pandemic
Members of the university community share lessons they’ll carry with them after more than two years of upheaval from COVID-19.
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Saint Paul University staff move to a four-day work week
The four-month pilot project will see staff work a 28-hour week instead of the typical 35.
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Do you have what it takes to be a dean?
While you don’t necessarily need all these attributes, they definitely help if you are considering an administration role.
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The growing role of charitable donations in higher education
Some universities experiencing record-breaking giving, but clarity is important to avoid misunderstandings.
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The struggle for gender equity in university leadership
An expert on leadership in higher education explores the reasons women are less likely to be appointed president, and why so many have unfinished mandates.
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7 tips for executing a strategic plan successfully
Lessons learned from successful campus implementation efforts.
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Tallying the pandemic’s financial toll on universities
‘We are cautiously optimistic that we are entering the recovery phase,’ one comptroller says.
