Online learning is now a core form of delivery for Canadian universities and colleges, according to a report released today at the World Conference on Online Learning in Toronto. This…
‘Internships’ too vague to be requirement for graduation, study finds
A recent study found that more research should be done on internships before making it a graduation requirement. For many, job experience in the form of an internship can seem…
New co-op programs blur the lines between academics and industry
Before introducing a landmark experiential education program for his undergraduates, the director of Carleton’s computer science department had to convince his professors that the initiative did not threaten their curriculum….
Engagement may be a matter of survival
Community engagement is not just a good strategy. It’s an urgent responsibility, says Andrew Petter Why should institutions of higher learning immerse themselves in the broader community? The question has…
Canada’s universities need to care whether grads get jobs: McGugan
Canada’s education system cons students into spending thousands on degrees that don’t lead to jobs. Academics say that’s fine, but there is a better way. What if we held schools…
The Case for Higher Ed in a Job-Focused World: Facing skeptical public and politicians, campus business officers discuss strategies for making a more practical case for higher education.
MINNEAPOLIS — As the former president of two small liberal arts colleges and Pennsylvania’s independent college group, Brian C. Mitchell believes “with all my heart” in the traditional case for…
How Foreign And Domestic Law Graduates Can Compete In A Tight Legal Market
When I graduated from law school at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, in 1972, I never imagined that I would end up practicing law in California and…
How business schools can create loyalty among alumni
Business students satisfied with the career support they receive from their school are likely to become loyal alumni after graduation. But a new international report suggests some business schools still…
‘I can’t even get a job waitressing’: Gen Y on its work woes
Starting a career as a young adult today is precarious work. Almost one-quarter of the generation of young adults born between 1981 and 2000 are working temporary or contract jobs, nearly…
How to Shoot High-Quality Videos With a SmartPhone
For learning professionals, filming poor-quality shots is one of the biggest wastes of time. Your footage might be underexposed, have too much headroom, or just not work well with the…