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On Becoming a University (Part VII – On Hiring)
…Part Seven in the series on “Becoming a University” (this is the last in this series, at least, for now). As Mount Royal University makes the transition from a college to a university…… Hire people who know how to do … Continue reading
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On Becoming a University (Part VI)
Recognize that being an Academic is a profession, not a job. …Part Six in the series on “Becoming a University” As Mount Royal University makes the transition from a college to a university…… There is far more to becoming a … Continue reading
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On Becoming a University (Part V)
Stop saying that your students aren’t as good as the ones at UofC! …Part Five in the series on “Becoming a University” As Mount Royal University makes the transition from a college to a university…… I have lost track of … Continue reading
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On Becoming a University (Part IV)
Don’t assume that faculty must be on campus in order to work. …Part Four in the series on “Becoming a University” In order to make the transition from a college to a university…… “If I can’t see you, you’re not … Continue reading
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On Becoming a University (Part III)
Realize that becoming a 21st-century institution requires that faculty learn how to use 21st-century technology. …Part Three in the series on “Becoming a University” In order to make the transition from a college to a university…… There are people on … Continue reading
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On Becoming a University (Part II)
Faculty need to make connections beyond the institution. …Part Two in the series on “Becoming a University” In order to make the transition from a college to a university…… It is true that many faculty have connections at the UofC … Continue reading
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On Becoming a University (Part I)
I’ve had an interest in Mount Royal for some years. When I was teaching at the U of Calgary I found MRU’s transfer students to be hard-working and quite capable. Last year I even taught there as a ‘temp’ (I … Continue reading
What’s the Difference between a College and A University? (Part 2)
Some time ago I did a bit on the differences (or some of them) between colleges and universities. I also did a comparison between them and high school. Somehow it disappeared, so here it is again. What are some of … Continue reading