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Memorial University tackles financial shortfall
Restructuring and selling property among changes to reduce annual spending.
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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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The race to net zero
How universities are overhauling operations in an effort to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
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U of Guelph program cutbacks: a sign of things to come in Ontario?
University announces “intake pause” for 16 programs amid financial sustainability concerns at some of the province’s universities.
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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.
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Untangling what it means to be a dean
The job can be challenging, all-consuming and even isolating – but also rewarding.
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University autonomy in Canada: it’s time for a checkup
The decision-making authority of universities appears to be shrinking, and that’s cause for concern.
