University Affairs

May 11, 2022

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News

Ryerson University officially changes its name to Toronto Metropolitan University

The move signals ‘a new chapter,’ after years of grassroots advocacy, consultation and committee work.

BY MICHAEL RANCIC | MAY 11 2022

In my opinion

Moving toward equity: hard questions, shared conversations at Toronto Metropolitan University

Institutions of higher learning are ideally places where there is deliberation and reflection on hard questions, and a shared grappling with the public good.

BY JENNIFER S. SIMPSON | MAY 11 2022

News

University community reacts to Quebec’s new academic freedom bill

While some applaud the government’s approach, others find it lacking.

BY JEAN-FRANÇOIS VENNE | MAY 05 2022

Responsibilities May Include

Why it’s important to have effective mentorship training programs for postdoctoral fellows

When mentorship skills are a major influence on student success in STEM, how do you develop training that meets that challenge?

BY MELISSA DALGLEISH | MAY 05 2022

Features

Postsecondary teaching, cultural reproduction, and universality in the Canadian Francophonie

Learning to know oneself and the world.

BY JOEL BELLIVEAU | MAY 09 2022

Career Advice

The essentials of PhD supervision

A retired professor shares the ingredients of a successful thesis supervisor-PhD student relationship.

BY PASCALE CASTONGUAY | MAY 10 2022

News

As provincial COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, universities must figure out how to proceed

Across the country, administrators are having to balance a range of factors as they consider what measures they are willing to enforce and for how long.

BY EMILY BARON CADLOFF | MAY 09 2022

CBIE is now accepting nominations!

Developed by the board of directors, the Excellence Awards Program recognizes outstanding achievement in the field of international education in a range of specialties. CBIE honours the recipients of our Excellence Awards during the annual conference.

Introducing our newest award: the Reconciliation & Internationalization Award. Awarded to a team or individual to celebrate leadership and initiative in advancing reconciliation with Indigenous communities through international education on campus.

Nominations close on June 24, 2022.

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Starting July 1, Shailoo Bedi will serve as executive director, division of learning and teaching support and innovation at the University of Victoria. Dr. Bedi currently serves as director for the office of student and academic success, and has also held a number of other senior roles at UVic. She is an expert in instructional design and has a proven commitment to EDI, anti-racism, reconciliation and decolonization. Dr. Bedi holds a PhD in curriculum and instruction.

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