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Supporting human skill development in and beyond the classroom
AI heightens the need for the unique abilities of human beings.
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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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The faculty selection process: recommendations for selection committees
Instead of focusing on the “best” candidate, committees should instead ensure a good fit for the department.
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The rising financial precarity of universities
Canadian universities emerged from the pandemic with investment growth, but long-term sustainability is a consistent concern.
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Major international survey will shine a spotlight on the academic profession
Canadian researchers offered a sneak peek of some of the results at Congress in Vancouver.
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What Jean Vanier’s Five Principles of Humanity can teach student affairs professionals
His words can help us build a more just and fairer student experience for all.
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Strategic plans help universities tell their story
Though often viewed with skepticism, when done well, these plans can help to set an institution’s path.
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A fine balance: deciding who deserves an honorary degree
And what happens when controversy arises.
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What’s wrong with open searches for senior university administrators?
Why hiring committees are in the best position to make an informed decision.
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Podcast round-up: administrators take the mic
From personal revelations to behind-the-scenes conversations, here’s what happens when university administrators get their own podcasts.
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Decluttering our lives – and our institutions
It’s time to stop and rethink what a university should look like, and how education can remain relevant during times of rapid transition.
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University presidents tap into social media
Social media is an emerging area of interest for university leaders, says a researcher who studied the topic in a Canadian context.
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Taking control of your institution’s strategic planning
Instead of relying on outside consultants, the leadership at Université de Sherbrooke took matters into their own hands.
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Deregulating the university: who and how?
It’s up to all of us, with a bit of mutual understanding, to stem the tide of increasing regulation at Canada’s universities.
