In the run-up to the legalization of recreational marijuana in Canada on Oct. 17, 2018, many universities and colleges are still in a wait-and-see position concerning marijuana use on campus. One university in British Columbia, however — Thompson Rivers University (TRU) — has taken a firm and proactive stance. TRU’s 20-person Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee (JOHSC), of […] … learn more→
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Marijuana-friendly campuses? I don’t think so …
Global South scholars are missing from European and US journals. What can be done about it
Studies have shown that scholars in the global South are under represented in top international peer-reviewed social and medicalsciences journals. The global South refers to African, Asian, Latin American, and Middle Eastern countries who are also members of the Group of 77. The intergovernmental organisation of mainly developing countries is used to identify countries in the South. The global […] … learn more→
How educators can use Kik and other messaging apps
In this day and age, educators need to remain at the top of their game. One of the best ways to do that is by utilizing the latest technology to empower their students. Messaging apps might seem like fun and games. Nevertheless, they can prove to be immensely beneficial for teachers and students. By utilizing […] … learn more→
Why school kids need more exposure to the world of work
All students need to experience the world of work, particularly work of the future, long before they leave school, according to a new report out today. The latest Mitchell Institute report, Connecting the worlds of learning and work, says collaborating with industry and the community is vital to better prepare children and young people for future […] … learn more→
How to improve your writing skills?
Decent writing skills may say a lot about you as a person and an employee. From that point of view, your career might rest on how good you can write. Inconsistent texts of your reports, emails and just ordinary messages in social networks or communication apps distort your professional image. Whether you are writing a […] … learn more→
Identity politics destroying science?
“Theese eeese pure eediocy!” –a German professor’s response at a faculty meeting regarding accreditation recommendations to put an outreach program to attract female STEM students inside of an outreach program to attract female STEM students. The previous sentence is typed as intended. While people “on the inside” of science can quickly answer the title of […] … learn more→
How playful design is transforming university education
A group of 25 interns sit at Baycrest Health Sciences, a research centre for aging in Canada, their eyes glued to their smart phones. They are playing SOS — an award-winning game that simulates real-world gerontology practice — where they compete with other students to earn virtual currency. Across town, a group of professors sit around a table at George Brown […] … learn more→
Social media support needs to go beyond self-branding
Times Higher Education’s timely and thought-provoking feature article on the ups and downs of social media in academia struck a loud, resonant chord with me. A few years back I deleted my Twitter account, subsequently blitzed my personal YouTube channel, and put my blog on an extended hiatus. This act of social media suicide – […] … learn more→
Racist banana = Spend $121,000,000 on diversity
The student loan scam had led to a deluge of money raining down on our campuses. There seems to be nothing stopping our leaders in higher ed from pouring that money on a wide array of useless expenditures. I know, Social Justice Warrior lunatics have taken control of many of our campuses and they want […] … learn more→
Environmental scientists must learn the language of literature
Human destruction of nature is rapidly eroding the world’s capacity to provide food, water and security to billions of people. That is the dismal conclusion of the most comprehensive study of biodiversity ever conducted, involving more than 550 experts from more than 100 countries. The research, published in March, was carried out under the auspices […] … learn more→
