Category: Higher Ed

First Hero Fund scholarship awarded

Hang on to your knickers, University of Regina professors. The first Hero Fund scholarship has been awarded. Read More


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First Hero Fund scholarship awarded

Hey valedictorian, watch the soapbox

UWinnipeg valedictorian’s Vic Toews slam was crass and opportunistic Read More


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Hey valedictorian, watch the soapbox

Teaching plagiarism

In an educational climate where red pens are chucked for coming off as confrontational and teachers are encouraged to use “brainshowering” over the more violent-sounding “brainstorming,” the Saskatoon Public School Board has gone overboard by eliminating penalties for plagiarism and missed deadlines. Read More


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Teaching plagiarism

Should HRCs pick your faculty dean?

The rules of playground politics clearly state that the teacher has ultimate veto power. You and your buds can decide to spend this recess playing tag; no touch-backs allowed, past the bench is out of bounds, and the kid with no friends has to watch from the sidelines. Read More


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