Tag Archives: Canada

Indigenizing the Canadian Academy: The Graduate Education Perspective

By Susan Porter and Jo-ann Archibald Q’um Q’um Xiiem Why is Canada committed to Indigenization? The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) was established in 2008 to document the history and lasting impacts of the Canadian Indian Residential School system and to articulate pathways forward for reconciliation. The background to the commission was described […]

Minority Attrition and Completion in STEM Doctoral Programs – Council of Graduate Schools

There is a general underrepresentation of minority students—particularly African American, American Indian, and Hispanic students—in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields at the graduate level. The problem of underrepresentation in doctoral education and the academic workforce is exacerbated by the fact that attrition rates from doctoral programs tend to be very high. The project, […]

Innovation in Graduate Admissions Through Holistic Review – Council of Graduate Schools

Identifying talented students poised to succeed is the first step in building a strong graduate program. Graduate schools invest considerable resources and apply different methods to determine who among their applicants represents the best fit with the program. Holistic review of individual applicants includes non-cognitive and personal attributes, which some have also correlated with increasing […]

Graduate Student Mental Health and Wellbeing – Council of Graduate Schools

Throughout the project, we are seeking guidance from an advisory committee of experts and graduate education leaders (see below), who will provide input on the research and action plan. In addition, CGS will survey its member institutions to better understand existing policies and practices for supporting graduate student mental health and factors that may impact […]

Canada Research Chairs Program – Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Action Plan

An action plan implemented by the Canadian government to improve higher education access for women, persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and other minority groups. This resource provides a step-by-step guide for creating and implementing a diversity and inclusion action plan. Visit the website to view the full resource.  Facebook Twitter Linkedin

Borderless Higher Education for Refugees (BHER)

Borderless Higher Education for Refugees (BHER) is a Canadian digital resource advocating for educational programs for displaced persons. The website features research, advocacy resources, and student success stories. Visit the site here. Facebook Twitter Linkedin