Topic: Equity and social justice
4 ways white people can be accountable for addressing anti-Black racism at universities
White folk aren’t ‘beyond race.’ Interrogating Black people’s pain at forums supposedly dedicated to undoing racism is part of the problem. (Shutterstock) […]
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A ‘return to normal’ on campus? 5 ways university students and faculty hope for better
Flexible approaches to teaching and learning will likely feature significantly in our future, as we grapple with threats like climate change. THE […]
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Truth before reconciliation: 8 ways to identify and confront Residential School denialism
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s bentwood box, carved by Coast Salish artist Luke Marston, is a tribute to survivors. (Eyesplash/Flickr), CC BY-NC […]
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Equity and social justice, Students, Truth and Reconciliation and decolonization, Tuition and student fees
Youth who grew up in care have the right to post-secondary education — and tuition waivers open doors
Finances are a significant barrier to post-secondary education for people raised in care. (Shutterstock) There are more than 50,000 children living in […]
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Academic mentorship, Equity and social justice, Hiring, promotion, and tenure, Participation and enrolment, Public policy
Canada should support diversity in STEM to encourage innovative research
Women from racialized communities in STEM education face the double bind of race and gender. (Shutterstock) Attracting and retaining diverse students in […]
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Collective bargaining, Equity and social justice, Faculty associations, Hiring, promotion, and tenure, Truth and Reconciliation and decolonization
Indigenizing the collective bargaining process at North Island College
The following interview was conducted with leaders at the North Island College Faculty Association. They responded collectively as a group. Could you […]
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Analog policies in a digital world: How workplace harassment policies need to adapt to an increasingly digital education environment
The COVID-19 pandemic has expedited the transition to digital education Online spaces, such as Twitter for knowledge mobilization and email for communication, […]
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Academic freedom, Equity and social justice, Free speech and expression rights, International issues, Politics
Jewish scholars defend the right to academic freedom on Israel/Palestine
People carry a sign protesting Israeli actions in Palestine during a protest march in Toronto in May 2018. (Raghd Hamzeh), Author provided […]
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Academic freedom, Contract faculty, Corporatization and commercialization, Equity and social justice, Funding, Governance, Health and safety, Online education, Public policy, Research and innovation, Students, Teaching and learning, Tuition and student fees, Universities and the academic mission
The academy’s neoliberal response to COVID-19: Why faculty should be wary and how we can push back
Neoliberal ideology has been restructuring Canadian universities for decades. This influence has been made clear in responses to the pandemic that have […]
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