Many Canadian universities are seeing a sharp increase in the number of professors hired to primarily teach rather than research, reports Simona Chiose. While that may be good news for students, the change could threaten the mission of universities
Source: Rise of the teaching class changing makeup of Canada’s universities – The Globe and Mail
John Montalbano is temporarily stepping down as chairman of the board of governors at the University of British Columbia amid a dispute at the school over academic freedom.
Source: Chairman of UBC board to leave post temporarily during investigation
University’s secrecy on the shocking departure of its new president has bred rumours and innuendo
Source: Look to UBC’s bloated administration for a clue on the Gupta controversy – The Globe and Mail
