Student Identity and Work-integrated Learning (WIL): Exploring Student Experiences of WIL by Demographic was written by Ken Chatoor & Lena Balata, Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario. System-wide data collection is needed to improve the work-integrated learning experience for students from underrepresented groups Work-integrated learning (WIL) is playing an increasing role in preparing students with […]
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Working (and Learning) Online: Improving Remote Work-integrated Learning Experiences for Students and Employers was written by Ken Chatoor, Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario. Participating remotely in work-integrated learning offers flexibility, but professional development challenges need to be addressed. Work-integrated learning (WIL) blends formal education with practical learning in a relevant workplace setting. There are […]
HEQCO’s Dialogues on Universal Design for Learning: Finding Common Ground and Key Recommendations from the Sector was written by Rachel Courts, Ken Chatoor, Jackie Pichette, Ofure Okojie and Ryan Tishcoff, Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario. Widespread implementation of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles can benefit all postsecondary students. A new report by the […]
Improving PSE Access and Experience for Refugees in Ontario was written by Lena Balata, Natalie Pilla and Jackie Pichette, Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario & Sara Asalya, Newcomer Students’ Association. Refugee students’ success built on clear information about postsecondary options, strong social networks and mentorship Ontario welcomes nearly half of the country’s refugees and […]
Exploring Shifts in Applied Research and Faculty Workload at Ontario’s Public Colleges was written by Ryan Tishcoff, Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario. Applied research activity at Ontario’s public colleges has increased substantially since the introduction of college degrees. A new data brief by the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) finds that since […]
Ontario College and University Investments in Digital Learning During the Pandemic was written by Sophie Lanthier, Julia Colyar & Janice Deakin, Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario. New HEQCO report examines the digital learning investments made by colleges and universities during the pandemic Digital learning opportunities grew steadily in Ontario prior to COVID-19. The pandemic […]
Mapping the Impacts of COVID Disruptions on Postsecondary Access in Ontario in COVID School Year 2 (2020-21) was written by Kelly Gallagher-Mackay and Robert S. Brown with Christine Corso and George Tam in collaboration with the research department of the Toronto District School Board. Graduation rates and PSE confirmations improved for many TDSB students during […]
Matching Rapid Growth with Adequate Supports: How Colleges and Government Can Enhance International Student Experiences in Ontario was written by Julia Colyar, Jackie Pichette & Janice Deakin, Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario. Colleges, their private partners and all levels of government must share in the responsibility for international students’ experiences and well-being The dramatic […]
In October of 2023, we published a data brief on the relationship between high school math classes and postsecondary choices: In Ontario, information on a student’s educational journey from kindergarten through to postsecondary education (PSE) is tracked through the Ontario Education Number (OEN). However, data connected via the OEN is restricted to the Ontario government […]