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: System Design
System Design
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 […]
Between 2010 and 2020, Ontario experienced significant growth in international student enrollment in both the private and public postsecondary sectors. Many graduates secured Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs), entered the labour market and transitioned to permanent residency (PR). While Canada’s 2014/19 international education strategy successfully attracted and retained international students, it also prompted concerns around housing […]
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 […]
On November 7, HEQCO will hold its tenth annual conference, ReimaginEd. This year’s event is focused on system design and will feature over 45 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 […]
On November 7, 2025, we’re hosting our tenth conference, ReimaginEd: Shaping the Future of Ontario PSE. It’s no secret that the higher education sector in Ontario is in the midst of a massive upheaval. Aging infrastructure, shifting demographics, limited resources, generative AI and changes to immigration policy are reshaping the playing field for colleges and […]
The Impacts of Ontario’s Part-time Funding Model on Colleges and Students was written by Laura Gallant, Sarah Brumwell, Ken Chatoor and Julia Colyar, Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario. The growing demand for part-time college learning opportunities could be better supported through a revision of the current funding model. Concerns regarding Ontario’s part-time college funding […]
Join us for ReimaginEd: Shaping the Future of Ontario PSE on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Delta Hotel Toronto.
Postsecondary Decision Making Among French-speaking Students in Ontario: Exploring Pathways to Bilingual and English-language Institutions was written by Rachel Courts, Laura Gallant and Alexandra MacFarlane, Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario. Many French-speaking students choose English-language or bilingual institutions for program offerings and location. Ontario’s postsecondary education (PSE) system delivers a wide range of credentials […]