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Commentary / Post-pandemic reform of higher education: Market-first or purpose-first digital transformation?
By Anna Hogan & Ben Williamson
Book review / Sick of the System
Edited by the BTL Editorial Committee
Between the Lines, 2020; 169 pp;
ISBN: 978-1-7711-3529-0.
By Rachel K. Brickner
Academic restructuring at the University of Alberta
Alberta’s post-secondary education (PSE) workers are reeling from a one-two punch delivered by the province’s United Conservative Party government. First came cuts in three provincial budgets in a row totalling over $400 million, and more to come.
Academic advisor
P.F. of Edmonton writes
I am reluctant to go back to the classroom until vaccination is widespread. Can my administration require staff and students to show proof of vaccination before returning to campus?
David Robinson answers
News / International solidarity with academic staff around the world
Education International’s Further and Higher Education and Research Conference took place virtually in early February and was chaired by CAUT’s Executive Director, David Robinson.
News / CAUT calls for review of police, CSIS surveillance on campuses
In a letter addressed to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Bill Blair, CAUT is calling for a review of protocols regarding RCMP and CSIS activities on campus following recent instances of surveillance of students and academics.
News / Unprecedented insolvency at Laurentian University
The Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) is deeply concerned over the unprecedented situation at Laurentian University, which has filed for court protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act.
President’s message / Emergencies fast and slow
By Brenda Austin-Smith