University Affairs

November 10, 2021

In my opinion

Rethinking academic conferencing for a carbon-constrained world

COVID-19 has forced academic conferencing online. As we emerge from the pandemic, we mustn’t return to the ‘old normal.’

BY BLANE HARVEY, ALAIN BOURQUE, YING SYUAN HUANG & ANNE DEBRABANDERE | NOV 05 2021

News

Long-awaited performance venue will ‘inspire’ UPEI community

Although part of a new residence hall, venue will have features to ensure sound doesn’t carry.

BY SHAUNA MCGINN | NOV 04 2021

In my opinion

A skills-based approach to academic integrity

While it is necessary to educate students on academic integrity and academic misconduct, these two concepts are often conflated.

BY JAMES SOUTHWORTH | NOV 09 2021

The Happy Academic

Why academics never have enough time… and what to do about it

The time-work conundrum means you’ll never feel in control of your work or time but that’s okay – it’s what you do that matters most.

BY BAILEY SOUSA & ALEXANDER CLARK | NOV 08 2021

News

COVID-19: updates for Canada’s universities

Lifting of vaccine requirement at some Ontario universities.

BY UA/AU | MAY 04 2022

Be part of virtual Cannexus22, Canada’s largest Career Development Conference!  

Cannexus explores innovative approaches in career development, education and counselling. The virtual conference takes place Jan. 24-26, 2022. We will welcome participants from Canada and internationally, including university researchers, administrators and career centre, co-op and student services staff. Delegates can watch keynotes (Waneek Horn-Miller, Yvonne Rodney, Randell Adjei) and choose from 150 education sessions such as: Addressing Skills Awareness Gaps; Connecting Career, Experiential Learning and Reflective Practice; and Students’ Perspectives on Careers: 2022.

Early Bird deadline is Friday, Nov. 19. To register: https://cannexus.ceric.ca/

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

Anne-Marie Croteau Concordia University

Anne-Marie Croteau has been reappointed dean of the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University. Her second five-year term will begin on July 1, 2022. Under her guidance, John Molson became the first business school in Canada to receive gender parity certification by Women in Governance, a non-profit group. Dr. Croteau is a full professor, specializing in strategic management of information technology. She has more than 30 years of academic experience, including 15 years in leadership. Among her other roles, she is chair of the Business Schools Association of Canada.

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