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The risks and rewards of overseas campuses
Universities wrestle with establishing satellites abroad.
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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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StatCan report reveals impending shifts at highest levels of professoriate
Canada’s professoriate has become more diverse in terms of age, gender and race, but new data suggests those gains aren’t reaching the highest ranks.
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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.
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Respect, relationships and responsibility are foundational to academic success
The careers of our most inspiring institutional leaders are marked by a lived commitment to these principles.
