The Curious Case of Gina Adams: A “Pretendian” Investigation
She was hired by Emily Carr University in an effort to recruit Indigenous faculty. Then questions arose about her identity.
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Six Canadian university students on how they’re fighting climate change
University students in Canada are paying more attention to climate change than ever before. It’s their future that’s in limbo, they say, and they want companies and governments—and their own schools—to start listening.
Universities in Western Canada are going all-in on climate change research
Scientists at universities in Western Canada have a wealth of information on climate change. Is the world ready for it?
Inside the mental health crisis at Canadian universities
Students are at increasing risk of mental health problems, and universities are struggling in their efforts to respond
Canadian universities must collect race-based data
Evelyn Asiedu: The absence of demographic information on Black and racialized students renders their experiences untenable and provides no incentive for change
What will university look like this fall as a result of the coronavirus?
Socializing is a big part of the post-secondary experience. For now, that aspect of university life doesn’t seem to be available—at least not in the usual ways.
How universities are dealing with requests for refunds during coronavirus
Some schools are offering a flat amount for residence and meal-plan fees, some have offered pro-rated reimbursements. Students want more transparency around the process.
Pass/fail grades should be the only option during the coronavirus
We want universities to be fair, to not treat anyone arbitrarily or differently from their peers. Accordingly, the conditions of student assessment should be universal.
What life is like for students still living in university dorms during coronavirus
Most university students have packed up and gone home to their families to finish the semester online. But some continue to live on very quiet campuses.
How Canadian universities are evaluating students during the coronavirus pandemic
As learning moved online, institutions and instructors looked for ways to be flexible. Pass-fail systems in lieu of letter grades; assignments in lieu of exams. Macaroni in lieu of clay.