Research Summary: Online Forums for Educators Can Help Improve Teaching in Higher Education While there is considerable research on best practices and innovative solutions to improve the quality of teaching in postsecondary education (PSE), the challenge is ensuring that the information is widely available to educators for discussion and implementation. As virtual gathering places for […]
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Quality
Research Summary: Culture More Important Than Structure for Programs and Services Supporting Student Success Ontario is in the midst of unprecedented growth in the postsecondary education (PSE) sector, with more students than ever pursuing college and university opportunities. These students come from diverse backgrounds and considerable resources have been dedicated to student affairs and services […]
Research Summary: University culture shift: The advent of teaching-stream faculty In Ontario as in many parts of the world, rising enrolments, reduced per-student funding and a growing focus on educational quality are putting pressure on higher education to find innovative solutions. One approach, being used in varying degrees in Ontario and around the world, is […]
Executive Summary: Students Service Programs Not Reaching Those Who Need Them Most While colleges and universities across Ontario offer a wide range of academic, personal and financial support programs to help students successfully realize their postsecondary education (PSE) goals, most students remain unaware of the services available to them. A new @Issue paper Defining, Measuring and […]
Student mental health in higher education a campus-wide challenge From depression to psychotic disorders, mental health issues among young people are a reality, and postsecondary education is feeling the impact. The challenge for Ontario’s colleges and universities is how to ensure that these students are given the support that they need to successfully complete their […]
Research Summary: Learning Skills Programs Improve Grades and Retention When Delivered Early When delivered to students early in their university experience, workshops, tutoring and training programs in areas such as writing support, study and exam preparation can have positive impacts on both student performance and retention. However, as these types of programs tend to demand […]
Research Summary: Learning Skills Programs Improve Grades and Retention When Delivered Early When delivered to students early in their university experience, workshops, tutoring and training programs in areas such as writing support, study and exam preparation can have positive impacts on both student performance and retention. However, as these types of programs tend to demand […]
Executive Summary:Access and Financial Sustainability Key Challenges for New Tuition Policy Framework Although Ontario enjoys the highest postsecondary participation rates in Canada, financial and non-financial barriers are preventing some students from pursuing college or university, according to a report by the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO). In addition to improving access for groups […]
Student Engagement Surveys Forge Pathways to Quality Improvement But Can Mislead when Used for Competitive Rankings Student engagement surveys are helping colleges and universities, and the postsecondary system overall, be more responsive to the learning needs of students. Designed in part to measure the time, effort and interest student invest in their education, the dominant […]