It’s always good to see TVET getting its day in the sun, especially in developing countries, including Africa, but reading about this conference I can’t help but… Read more “Africa: Dual TVET Education for Sub-Sahara Africa – allAfrica.com”
Category: News and Updates
More Older People Are Finding Work, but What Kind? – The New York Times
Older workers in the US get a bad rap. Workers age 62 and older, with a college degree, have a less than 50% chance of finding work… Read more “More Older People Are Finding Work, but What Kind? – The New York Times”
Universities not providing the graduates we need, executives say – The Globe and Mail
Here’s a twist on the usual corporate complaints about graduates; evidently it’s not just technical and job-specific skills graduates need, but soft skills too – thinking and… Read more “Universities not providing the graduates we need, executives say – The Globe and Mail”
University of Waterloo boosts female faculty pay after wage gap uncovered – The Globe and Mail
The amazing thing is that this should be seen as good news, rather than the norm. Or am I being hopelessly naive? via University of Waterloo boosts… Read more “University of Waterloo boosts female faculty pay after wage gap uncovered – The Globe and Mail”
South Africa: Higher Education Hangs in the Balance. Here Are Four Scenarios – allAfrica.com
Suellen Shay picks up on a long-standing issue in South African higher ed, one which my old friend Ian Scott has been rightfully and righteously banging on… Read more “South Africa: Higher Education Hangs in the Balance. Here Are Four Scenarios – allAfrica.com”
Glen Fisher 