May 17, 2017View this email in your browser
Four women leaders in higher-ed discuss their paths to the presidency
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Four women leaders in higher-ed discuss their paths to the presidency
At the 30th anniversary conference of the Senior Women Academic Administrators of Canada, a panel of presidents share their winding career journeys.
BY CAITLIN CRAWSHAW | MAY 11 2017
Science must move beyond marches to impact policy
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Science must move beyond marches to impact policy
Protests like the March for Science can be cathartic, but Canada’s science community and government should both ditch spin and open the lines of communication.
BY TIM LOUGHEED | MAY 15 2017
A “stepped” approach can help to ease access to mental health care on campus
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A “stepped” approach can help to ease access to mental health care on campus
A Q&A with Peter Cornish of Memorial University on the Stepped Care model, which he hopes will get everyone on campus to be part of the support system for those dealing with mental health issues.
BY TARA SIEBARTH | MAY 16 2017
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Converting your academic CV to a resumé
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Converting your academic CV to a resumé
How to create a targeted resumé for industry positions.
BY HANA EL KAISSI & LUCKY KALSI | MAY 16 2017
How to establish executive and advisory teams for your business venture
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How to establish executive and advisory teams for your business venture
Your teams should consist of people that you trust implicitly, that will work hard on whatever it is that you’re trying to do and will do it for free.
BY JONATHAN THON | MAY 16 2017
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Vivian Manasc has been appointed chair of the governors at Athabasca University. Ms. Manasc currently serves as the senior principal of Manasc Isaac, an Alberta-based architectural and engineering studio. She is also a member of the National Capital Commission advisory committee on design and holds a master in business administration at the University of Alberta.

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