By Laura Gallant Part-time study is becoming more popular in Ontario colleges, in part because it offers flexible training options for people looking to upskill, reskill or pursue postsecondary education (PSE) for the first time. In 2022-23, Ontario colleges had the most part-time students (31%), compared to Canadian colleges (26%) and universities in Ontario (14%) […]
By Rachel Courts, Alana Button Initiatives aimed at improving access to postsecondary education (PSE) often centre on supporting students’ entry into PSE but fall short of considering what happens after they begin their studies. To fully support students’ access to higher education, a broader definition of access is needed — one that includes students’ persistence, […]
ReimaginEd: Shaping the Future of Ontario PSE took place on Friday, November 7 in Toronto. The event brought together institutional staff, community partners, representatives from the Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security and other postsecondary education colleagues to think creatively about the purpose, design and goals of the system and to collaborate on […]
By Alana Button and Alexandra MacFarlane In early 2024, a sweeping federal policy change triggered a dramatic drop in international student enrollment across Ontario. There has been a lot of speculation and concern about how this will impact the country and Ontario specifically. We have already seen budget cuts and layoffs at colleges across the […]
By Stefania Kuczynski & Jacqueline Whyte Appleby The Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) is a member-based consortium of academic libraries. In 2024, OCUL launched the OCUL Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AIML) Program, which aims to promote responsible, ethical AIML use in the academic library environment while building related knowledge and skills across the […]
On November 7, HEQCO will hold its tenth annual conference, ReimaginEd. This year’s event is focused on system design and will feature over 50 speakers across 12 different sessions exploring innovative ways to make improvements across the field of higher education. As we approach the conference, we’ll be featuring conversations with some of the speakers […]
By Mary-Claire Ball (University of Toronto) and Max Karpinski (University of Toronto) When ChatGPT launched publicly in November 2022, it didn’t just spark headlines, it marked a turning point. Artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) moved from niche research tools to everyday technologies, changing how people work, learn and create. For universities, this […]
On November 7, HEQCO will hold its tenth annual conference, ReimaginEd. This year’s event is focused on system design and will feature over 50 speakers across 12 different sessions exploring innovative ways to make improvements across the field of higher education. As we approach the conference, we’ll be featuring conversations with some of the speakers […]
By Ryan Tishcoff with contributions from The Dais and Medow Consulting For many international students, securing work experience while in school isn’t just about polishing a resume or networking with the right people — it’s about navigating a maze of visa rules, cultural expectations and unfamiliar job markets. Despite the challenges, getting real-world work experience […]