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Slim pickings in course calendars
Budget cutbacks leave Ontario students with meager options.
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University researchers are helping to create a Canadian guide for social connection
The initiative, spearheaded by non-profit GenWell, aims to offer easy-to-use information for building stronger social bonds.
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Global health experts release new medical training framework to improve care for refugees and migrants
The new framework advises medical school instructors to develop a global health curriculum that emphasizes cross-cultural competencies and a patient-centred approach.
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Leveraging relationships and expertise to further your career development
Strategies and resources for grad students and postdocs to increase the relevance of word-of-mouth referrals and internet-based research.
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Is my austere classroom low-impact? Some reflections on high-impact learning
Suggesting students should replace classroom learning with so-called real-world experiences actually weakens the argument for a university education.
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Universities make way for the “non-traditional” student
Campus support programs are helping a diverse set of students to succeed in a system that wasn't designed for them.
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Journalism programs struggle to adapt to changing times
As news media navigate a time of unparalleled disruption, training the next generation of journalists has never been more of a challenge.
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About half of graduating students have learning-related work experience, survey finds
Data from the 2018 Canadian University Survey Consortium report provide insights on the school-to-work transition.
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How to respond to worrisome behaviour on campus
A student affairs officer shares his advice on how to assess and safely de-escalate a disturbing situation.
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LGBTQ students at The King’s University host the Christian school’s first Pride Week
The celebration is just one way that LGBTQ students are affirming their identities at the faith-based campus.
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How to get students to commit to high-impact learning
Strategies should include making these learning experiences for-credit and offering a simple recognition program to acknowledge participation.
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Dispelling the misconceptions of online education
Online education in Canada provides learners with a flexible, inclusive and quality educational experience.
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We, the tenured, must commit to making the university a better place
If anyone has the footing, power and safety to push back, it’s tenured faculty. What are you going to do?
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Keeping pace with the digital world
There are challenges of course. Inevitably negative messages quickly go viral and it can be difficult to respond.
