How One College is Encouraging Students to Fail Better
Reducing failure rates in higher education is typically a mark of student success. But Hamilton College is flipping the narrative this academic year with a new campaign that teaches students to fail and bounce back. The “failing better” campaign, led by the university’s student success division, ALEX, provides resources and support for staff to push […]
Accelerate Your Career with Workday On-Demand Training Courses
“A well-designed class that took me through the basics and beyond of Workday. I am well-versed in legacy HRIS systems and wanted to get up to speed on a modern HRIS system. I have received much more interest on LinkedIn since I placed this on my page.” —Seasoned Professional, Completed Workday Basics Series Course Source […]
How to win the housing density debate
Open this photo in gallery: Toronto city council voted this week against a plan for a citywide authorization of multiplexes of six units.Cole Burston/The Globe and Mail When making the argument for more housing in cities, advocates and politicians should consider why the federal carbon fuel charge failed. Climate change is a real and pressing […]
Why Students Tune Out and How to Change That
A recent report from a Harvard College Faculty of Arts and Sciences committee calls attention to two major campus concerns: First, that students frequently self-censor on controversial topics, and second, that many prioritize extracurricular commitments over academics, treating coursework as secondary. Drawing on surveys and listening sessions with students, faculty and alumni, the report found […]
Here’s how to negotiate a raise – in the form of lower rent
Open this photo in gallery: Lower rent isn’t just going to drop into your lap, you need to make it happen and timing is everything.Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press When it comes to asking for a raise, timing is everything. If you ask your boss for one right now, when the economy is uncertain, you’d be […]
“We Now Understand How to Teach MIL,” say Educators Trained by UNESCO
Participants were trained on how to effectively implement the Junior Secondary IC curriculum, with a strong focus on Media and Information Literacy (MIL). The training highlighted the importance of equipping learners with the skills needed to navigate today’s digital world, think critically, and engage responsibly in online spaces. “IC education is very important because it […]
How to Ensure You’ll Never Be a Chair Again (opinion/humor)
“First rule of leadership: Everything is your fault.” –from A Bug’s Life Congratulations! You have been elected or appointed or duped into serving as department chair, the role that everyone says is the hardest job on campus. Maybe that’s what attracted you to the position—you enjoy working days, nights and weekends on thorny issues that […]
How to help your teenager get enough sleep — and how much they need
Navigating bedtime with a teenager is, in many homes, a nightly battle with a constant refrain: Get off your phone! Go to bed! Research shows that today’s teenagers are more sleep-deprived than ever before. Adolescents need between eight and 10 hours of sleep, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But nearly 80% […]
How to talk to kids about disability – and why it’s important
It’s something many parents will be familiar with. You’re out in public, when your child sees someone with disability and loudly blurts something out about why that person looks different. The questions come from a place of innocence, but they’re awkward and can evoke negative feelings for the person with disability So, how should parents […]
How to prepare proactively for a postdoc (opinion)
During my five years working in postdoctoral affairs at two higher education institutions, current postdoctoral associates have often shared their frustrations with me. Some feel they aren’t getting the credit they deserve in their research group. Others share they feel pressured to work long hours. And in terms of relationships with their mentors, some sense […]