By Mary Anne White and Joan Davison Conrod. The copyists range from a Grade 4 English teacher to an academic at a highly regarded university.
We are concerned that there appears to be widespread plagiarism of our personal statements of teaching philosophy. Teaching philosophies are meant to be intensely individual statements. The idea that academics would plagiarize in this area is absurd, especially since we know that plagiarism is a serious issue in academic circles. More...
17 janvier 2016
Is nothing sacred? Our personal teaching philosophies have been plagiarized
Taking stock: A quick survey
By Liz Koblyk. Blogging once a month is plagued by the weirdness that sometimes accompanies online experiences. It’s like talking through a wall at a group of people, without knowing who they are or what they might be looking for. More...
Syllabus-writing as storytelling
By Raul Pacheco-Vega. Narrative approaches to research and teaching can enhance students’ experiences. More...
New student centre features the distinctive curves of architect Douglas Cardinal
By Jenny Green. University of Saskatchewan is the latest institution to boast a building designed by the world-renowned architect. More...
Federated and affiliated colleges: different but (mainly) equal
By Moira MacDonald. Often misunderstood, federated and affiliated colleges offer distinct missions and a small-campus feel, plus the benefits of their larger partner universities. More...
‘Design thinking’ is changing the way we approach problems
By Tim Jonhson. Why researchers in various disciplines are using the principles of design to solve problems big and small. More...
Throwback, 1996: Universities Canada gets a website
By UA/AU. From a final report of the publications committee regarding “a World Wide Web site for AUCC” (now Universities Canada, publisher of University Affairs) dated Jan. 10, 1996, almost exactly 20 years ago. More...
Academics Without Borders finds a home at Concordia University
By Zack Bradley. Academics Without Borders is no longer without a headquarters. Concordia University announced in October that it will house the non-governmental organization on its downtown Montreal campus. Working extensively with postsecondary institutions in the developing world – 14 different countries since its inception in 2007 – AWB is staffed by a network of international volunteers. More...
International students connect through food in Laurier’s Global Kitchen
By Shawna Wagman. Campus hub for cultural understanding encourages students to shop, chop and eat together. More...
Student-led project addresses issue of mental illness in varsity sport
By Natalie Samson. Student Athlete Mental Health Initiative offers mental health resources for athletes and coaches. More...
