A database launched this month aims to normalize compensation for expertise in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM) fields. It makes public crowdsourced data on speaker fees and honoraria — small but significant forms of reward and recognition in academia.
Organization: Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario
The Short Report – March 2, 2022: Ottawa commits $240M for semiconductor industry, $45M for post-secondary research infrastructure, a good month for the space sector, and more
Ottawa calls for “ambitious, transformative proposals” in manufacturing capacity as it boosts the semiconductor ecosystem, Canada’s post-secondary institutes receive $45 million for research infrastructure support, Canadian aerospace companies earn lucrative contracts, and more.
Dramatic pivot to performance-based funding in Ontario will put $2.2 billion at risk for colleges and universities
Aiming to cut red tape and respect taxpayer money, a new plan in Ontario ties 60% of higher-ed funding to “performance indicators” related to student outcomes and economic impact. Critics say the play will compromise the integrity of Ontario’s higher-education system.
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December 12, 2018: Requiem for a National Network Program
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