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In my opinion

BY JAMES SOUTHWORTH | AUG 25 2020

The argumentative essay – the gold standard of persuasive writing – may be a better measure of good rationalization than good critical thinking.

BY KIM MYRICK, E. KEVIN KELLOWAY & KARA A. ARNOLD | AUG 20 2020

Distinguishing a unique sense of place within a common virtual space of online learning will require significant investment.

BY BILLY STREAN | AUG 17 2020

A professor who loves the classroom goes online – and finds its virtues.

BY ARIG AL SHAIBAH | AUG 11 2020

Efforts to address issues of equity, diversity and inclusion require leadership, good governance and accountability.

BY JILL EDMONDSON | AUG 10 2020

Taking matters to court is stressful, time-consuming and expensive for all parties. It’s better to avoid legal proceedings if you can.

BY KATHLEEN BORTOLIN | AUG 03 2020

Seek instructional help from colleagues, be honest with your students, be generous to yourself and others. We’re all in this together.

BY BRYN WILLIAMS-JONES | JUL 23 2020

Let’s ensure we recognize and support their extraordinary efforts during the COVID-19 crisis.

BY DOUGLAS MORRIS | JUL 17 2020

Eliminating bureaucracy is not possible, but paying attention to simple guidelines for best practice can go a long way towards reducing its expansion.

BY ALLANA LINDGREN | JUL 09 2020

Fine arts programs are vital incubators for future creative leaders.

BY PAUL JENKINS | JUL 06 2020

Good governance is about roles and responsibilities, and the accountable execution of those roles and responsibilities.

BY SARAH ELAINE EATON | JUN 26 2020

These centres have proven they are not mere “support” units but are crucial to the university’s mission.

BY MARTHA J. KOCH, SHANNON D.M. MOORE, MELANIE D. JANZEN & BRUNO DE OLIVEIRA JAYME | JUN 23 2020

Use of letter grading in rapidly redesigned online courses further reinforces the many inequities already magnified during the current crisis.

BY SAM LABAN, ELIZABETH JACKSON, MERRYN MAYNARD & PHILIP A. LORING | JUN 12 2020

Many universities have rolled out short-term assistance programs in response to the pandemic, but longer-term solutions are necessary to create lasting change.

BY MONICA MALY | JUN 09 2020

Why speak up now and risk the awful backlash that works to show how I am worth less? Because right now, silence is complicit.

BY VICKI LOWES, AINSLEY GOLDMAN & COLIN MCMAHON | JUN 08 2020

We searched the literature and consulted our colleagues from across the country for innovative approaches and resources.

BY GERVAN FEARON | JUN 02 2020

As the U.S. burns, we should not be naïve about our own past and present that at times demands redress, reconciliation and progressive action, says Brock University president Gervan Fearon.

BY FARAH QAISER, SAM GARNETT, SHAWN MCGUIRK, KIMBERLY GIRLING, TINA GRUOSSO, FRANK TELFER, MOLLY SUNG, TEJ HEER & SIVANI BASKARAN | MAY 29 2020

They are the life force of scientific discovery, yet a disproportionate number of research trainees face a dire financial situation moving forward.

BY MARC SPOONER | MAY 27 2020

Universities’ funding can’t be judged against metrics such as student employment or salary outcomes over which universities have little control.

BY ALISON FLYNN | MAY 22 2020

Students are the system’s principal stakeholders and we need to hear from them, especially as we contemplate the impacts of COVID-19.

BY MEGAN FREDERICKSON | MAY 20 2020

Mothers are feeling the burn of having to both work and take on most parenting duties.

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