OSAP reform: toward more accessible , affordable and cost transparent higher ed Over the next three years , Ontario will be redesigning its postsecondary financial aid system to make public higher education in the province more accessible , affordable and cost transparent. The two-phase redesign of the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) includes consolidation of […]
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Infographic Canadian colleges , universities use similar learning-outcomes assessment practices Despite substantial differences between the Canadian university and college sectors , their thoughts and practices surrounding learning outcomes assessments are surprisingly similar , concludes a new report from the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO). The Landscape of Learning Outcomes Assessment in Canada finds that both […]
Postsecondary sustainability demands cooperation , collaboration and alignment Ensuring that postsecondary institutions are sustainable and capable of providing a high quality academic experience is a fundamental responsibility of government and of institutional leaders , says a new report from the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO). Understanding the Sustainability of the Ontario Postsecondary System and […]
Data visualisation The differentiation of the Ontario university system: Critical pathways forward For more than six years , HEQCO has conducted research on the differentiation of Ontario’s public postsecondary system , where institutions build on and are accountable for their specific strengths , mandates and missions. A new report from the Higher Education Quality Council […]
Resilience skills could be assessed as postsecondary learning outcomes Whether it be the ability to cope , bounce back from adversity or navigate challenge , resilience in students could increase the chances of their academic success. A new study from the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) , Measuring Resilience as an Education Outcome , finds […]
Study examines 12 years of student transfer between Seneca College and York University Students with strong grades have the most success after transferring between college and university , according to a new study from the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO). Looking at more than 14 ,000 students who transferred between Seneca College and […]
High school math and science success drives university STEM enrollment Success in math and science courses in high school is the main factor for students staying on the path to study science , technology , engineering and mathematics (STEM) in university , according to a study by the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO). […]
Report highlights When it comes to jobs , Ontario’s PhD is working There’s new hope for today’s beleaguered PhDs. Amid pessimistic reports about job prospects for university doctoral students , a new study by the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) finds that the PhD is working. Project description Using an internet-based search , […]
A Practical Guide for Work-integrated Learning was revised and updated in 2024! To read the new edition, click here. New guide helps practitioners enhance the quality of work-integrated learning opportunities Work-integrated learning (WIL) is becoming increasingly popular in higher education; almost half of Ontario’s postsecondary education students will take part in some form of co-op, […]