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, […]
Tag: Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Net Costs of Postsecondary Non-completion in Ontario: A Benefit–Cost Analysis for HEQCO was written by Ashley Pullman et al. for SRDC; An Overview of SRDC’s Cost–Benefit Analysis of Postsecondary Non-completion in Ontario was written by Alana Button for HEQCO and Ashley Pullman et al. for SRDC; and When Students Participate in Postsecondary Education, Ontarians Benefit […]
Updated guide offers advice on improving the quality of WIL for all learners Effective and Inclusive Practices to Enhance the Educational Quality of Structured Work Experiences Offered through Colleges and Universities Work-integrated learning (WIL) experiences such as internships, placements, co-ops, field experiences, professional practice and clinical practicums continue to be an integral part of the […]
Navigating the Transition From School to Work: The Impact of Career Development Activities and Services on Graduate Labour Market Outcomes was written by Ken Chatoor, Hagar Effah, Haleemah Shah and Amy Kaufman, Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario. Experiential learning, networking, and institutional support services are pivotal in graduates’ transition from school to the workforce. […]
Author: Hagar Effah When applying to postsecondary education, students and parents can find themselves grappling with the weighty decision of selecting the right program. We often assume that this important decision will open the door to a singular occupation that will determine the future of our entire career. However, the reality is that most careers […]
The Indigenous Knowledge Implementation Packsack: A Handbook for Embedding Indigenous Ways of Knowing in Your Teaching was written by the Negahneewin Research Centre at Confederation College. New HEQCO resource offers guidance on incorporating Indigenous Knowledge into postsecondary teaching practices. Since the publication of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) Calls to Action in 2015, many […]
Linking Postsecondary Non-completion Rates and Labour Market Outcomes was written by Julia Colyar, Ken Chatoor and Janice Deakin. Nearly one-quarter of Ontario students who enrolled in postsecondary education did not finish with a credential after eight years Ontario postsecondary education (PSE) boasts high access and participation rates, but this access is not synonymous with student […]
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 […]
Our appointments as CEO and Vice President just over a year ago turned out to be coincident with many things, some anticipated and others not! The need to develop a new strategic research framework to guide HEQCO’s activities for the next three years was top of mind for us; however the path to completion was […]