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Do our university programs have value to students? (Are we sure?)
Ensuring value for students requires thoughtful attention to program design and delivery.
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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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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.
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Some reflections on working through the process of change
“As a leader, there will be times when you just have to take a leap of faith.”
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University boards in the spotlight
The deliberations of university boards seem to have become more rancorous and controversial of late. What’s going on?
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Is there too much emphasis on STEM fields at universities?
University leaders concerned about the employability of graduates should sustain academic and curricular diversity, including the liberal arts.
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Universities are helping to shape city development
A prosperous and healthy city benefits urban universities and their surrounding communities.
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Seeking an exit from entrance scholarships
There’s little evidence that automatic entrance scholarships persuade students to accept an offer of admission. Could the funds be better spent elsewhere?
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8 ways Canadian academics can resist Trump
Educate yourself, embrace activism, donate your time, and more.
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Don’t take liberal democracy for granted
“Extremism is now startlingly pervasive, politically poisonous, and requires constant repudiation.”
