In my opinion
Many Indigenous scholars forge ahead to passionately contribute to systemic change; however, as requests mount, and there’s not enough time to go around, we are stretched incredibly thin.
Although a wide diversity of world views exist, each having unique perspectives that can be complementary to one another, colonial forces have Continue reading.
Some governments, including the gov...
https://universityaffairs.ca/opinion/in-my-opinion/want-to-reach-out-to-an-indigenous-scholar-awesome-but-first-here-are-10-things-to-consider/
The Black Hole
One of the most popular topics on our site over the years has been the Continue reading. The budgetary changes ...
https://universityaffairs.ca/opinion/the-black-hole/sick-of-studenthood-early-career-researchers-want-employee-status/
The Black Hole
Universities employ a very small fraction of all career scientists and serve mainly as a stepping stone to the next career phase rather than a final destination.
I had a couple people reach out to me this week for perspective on their intended career transitions from academia. Their concerns were ones I’ve heard repeated often and are worth addressing more generally here:
- “Am I a failure for wanting to leave academia?”
Career Advice
Use your problem-solving hat for this difficult situation.
For a graduate student, a PhD dissertation is your first major independent scholarly work, supported in its production by a supervisor. As with any relationship, the one between doctoral student and supervisor can experience difficulties establishing what works well for both parties. What seemed ...
https://universityaffairs.ca/career-advice/career-advice-article/how-to-tell-your-supervisor-you-want-a-divorce/
Graduate Matters
Realistically, how much time can you devote to skills development?
If you’re convinced that you have no skills other than research and teaching, I suggest you read the Graduate Matters post on Continue reading by Ma...
https://universityaffairs.ca/career-advice/graduate-matters/prioritize-the-skills-you-want-to-develop/
News
The government is preparing an action plan to improve university access and success – and it may bring additional funding to the sector.
Quebec’s minister of higher education, Danielle McCann will unveil an action plan this spring to promote CEGEP and university access and success. This document is the result of more than a year's work on the Chantier sur la réussite en enseignement supérieur [higher education success pr...
https://universityaffairs.ca/news/news-article/quebec-wants-more-university-graduates/
News
Proposal to change the governance of Canadian Interuniversity Sport stems from a series of contentious issues in recent years.
University presidents have asked for a clear oversight role in the governance of interuniversity athletics in Canada. A proposal by a working group of university presidents will go to Canadian Interuniversity Sp...
https://universityaffairs.ca/news/news-article/presidents-want-more-oversight-over-varsity-sports-body/
In my opinion
Researchers in a survey said they don’t want to delay their tenure review but have the criteria for it shift.
After two years of living through a pandemic, thoughts of returning to normal have shifted to focus on Continue reading a Continue reading.”
The COVID-19 pandemic yielded
https://universityaffairs.ca/opinion/in-my-opinion/early-career-professors-want-changes-in-how-tenure-is-evaluated-in-wake-of-pandemic-effects-on-productivity/
In my opinion
Universities need to offer planned socializing for students who entered programs after 2020 and are less likely to know other people in their cohort.
Universities are Continue reading to maintain safe and healthy environments — through protocols like Continue reading or a focus on
https://universityaffairs.ca/opinion/in-my-opinion/students-returning-to-campus-want-the-university-experience-missed-during-covid-19/
Graduate Matters
The Graduate Matters column has evolved in its first five years and is looking for new contributors.
“My family members have completed a graduate degree, so I guess I should too.” “I am not sure what I want to do after graduation. So, I am looking at options.” “Not sure what I am interested to study. What programs do you offer?”These ...
In my opinion
Universities and colleges that seek to grow their student enrolments have an obligation to address student housing.
The Toronto Star reported recently that American real estate giant Blackstone Inc., with a global real estate portfolio worth about US$514 billion, plans to expand its Canadian operations, including via tone-worlds-largest-real-esta...
https://universityaffairs.ca/opinion/in-my-opinion/universities-and-colleges-want-to-enrol-more-students-but-where-are-they-supposed-to-live/
Margin Notes
University Affairs – the magazine and website – is published by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada. While this relationship means I am privy to some of the inner workings of the association, one thing I have no insider knowledge of is membership applications.
AUCC s...
https://universityaffairs.ca/opinion/margin-notes/so-you-want-to-be-an-aucc-member/
The Black Hole
If you're in graduate school or beyond, you have a wealth of experience to draw upon when it comes to assessing quality of educators. Some were engaging, inspiring, and really understood how to teach, others were boring, incomprehensible or simply not qualified, while still others were clearly un...
https://universityaffairs.ca/opinion/the-black-hole/so-you-want-to-be-an-educator-when-you-grow-up/
The Black Hole
In his article Continue reading, Harvard professor Thomas Patterson makes a statement about modern political campaigns that made me a little nauseous:
https://universityaffairs.ca/opinion/the-black-hole/who-do-universities-want-to-hire-scientists-or-politicians/
Ambition, manipulation, and deception have become a...
Career Advice
Do you often find yourself spending time on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest? Are you quick to incorporate new blogs, Prezi or audio programs into your school projects or presentations? If you’re intrigued and challenged by the chance to explore, evaluate and promote vari...
https://universityaffairs.ca/career-advice/career-advice-article/so-you-want-to-be-an-emerging-technologies-librarian/
Careers Café
If you’re lucky enough to work for an organization you like, and unlucky enough to be frustrated by some of the work that doesn’t get done, you may be well positioned to propose a new position – for the organization and for yourself.
It may sound audacious to propose an entirely ne...
https://universityaffairs.ca/career-advice/careers-cafe/creating-the-job-you-want-developing-a-proposal/
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