The challenge is to turn a vicious circle into a virtuous one. Leadership in framing or reframing policy choices could make a significant difference if we take the severe warnings as a spur to necessary action on income generation, investing in our students and staff, improving our governance and developing a leadership and management who value academic excellence. More...
An innovative approach to education opens pathways in Colorado
Castle Rock, Colorado, is one of the fastest growing cities in the state, with 19.5-percent growth in the past six years. Previously, 80 percent of residents commuted outside the city for work; however, citizens in Castle Rock and greater Douglas County, Colorado, have a newfound commitment to transform the city into a standalone community that offers residents an abundance of career opportunities. More...
Is Gen Z workforce preparation up to par?
The jobs of today and tomorrow demand strong soft skills from prospective employees, but Gen Z workforce preparation is lacking, according to a new survey. More...
Why every college should create a student-centered pedagogy
Today, faculty have access to student pictures, pronouns, academic standing, notification that the student has applied for graduation, or even to submit an e-warning if they are not performing well. More...
5 key strategies to support online learning programs
With online learning programs in demand and growing fast, higher-ed leaders have to ensure that their programs meet student needs and set students up for success. More...
Admissions officers rely less on social media in applications
According to a survey from Kaplan Test Prep published at the end of last year, college admissions officers aren’t visiting applicants’ social media profiles as much as they used to. The reason may surprise you. More...
'My tutor said it wasn't a job for a man': my journey from roofer to midwife
I’ve encountered sexism, but it’s an amazing job and an honour to support women give birth.
It was after I almost died falling off a roof that I decided to train to be a midwife. More...
'It's a dangerous time': can UK and US universities survive funding cuts?
Last month in the US, Donald Trump proposed significant cuts to higher education funding in his 2020 budget, including reductions to student financial aid, and big cuts to the budgets of the two biggest public funders of research, the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health. More...
Undergraduates: what’s the workload like on your course this term?
Summer term workloads differ hugely between courses. Some have contact hours closer to a nine-to-five working day on top of research and coursework. Others have just a few hours of study and contact time. A few have absolutely nothing to do at all. More...
Canadiens and Canadiennes in uproar as student paper takes stand on gender
Montréal Campus – the student newspaper serving Université du Québec à Montréal – announced in February that it would cease favouring the masculine over the feminine. More...