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Memorial University tackles financial shortfall
Restructuring and selling property among changes to reduce annual spending.
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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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Ontario’s auditor general delivers recommendations to four universities
The audit found that some universities have struggled to fill a funding gap created by the province’s decision to reduce and freeze domestic tuition fees.
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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.”
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Six keys to a successful presidential transition
Lessons learned from the presidential transition committee at the University of Saskatchewan.
