Expressions of Interest

The Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario supports evidence-based research within the scope of its mandate from:

• Postsecondary research institutions and their affiliated institutions;
• Public or non-profit organizations; and
• Other individuals or organizations.

Below are listed all current requests for Expressions of Interest (EOI) issued by the Council, which are open for a response as indicated.

June 21, 2011
HEQCO-EOI-005 | Opportunities for Non-Traditional Pathways to Postsecondary Education in Ontario
Submission Deadline: Closed
Status: Under Evaluation

HEQCO invites expressions of interest in research projects directed at examining non-traditional pathways. Research issues to be addressed should include (but are not limited to): documenting how many students are using the pathway or pathways of interest, identifying the demographic profiles of these students, and evaluating the effectiveness of the programs and supports in place to help students succeed. For further details see
HEQCO-EOI-005.

June 14, 2011
HEQCO-EOI-004 | Exemplary Practices in Apprenticeship Completion
Submission Deadline: Closed
Status: Under Evaluation

HEQCO invites expressions of interest in conducting research that assesses practices that aim to enhance the retention and completion rates of apprenticeships in various fields, while also maintaining and enhancing the quality of on-the-job and course-based training and learning for apprentices. For further details see
HEQCO-EOI-004.  

Questions & Answers

June 14, 2011
HEQCO-EOI-003 | Exemplary Practices in College/University Teaching and Learning | Technology-Enhanced Courses
Submission Deadline: Closed
Status: Under Evaluation

HEQCO invites expressions of interest in conducting research on pedagogical practices that aim to enhance the quality of student learning through the introduction and integration of new technologies. For further details see HEQCO-EOI-003. 

Questions & Answers  

June 14, 2011
HEQCO-EOI-002 | Exemplary Practices in College/University Teaching and Learning | Large Classes
Submission Deadline: Closed
Status: Under Evaluation

HEQCO invites expressions of interest in conducting research on pedagogical practices that aim to enhance the quality of student learning in large classes. For further details see HEQCO-EOI-002.  

Questions & Answers 

May 27, 2011
HEQCO-EOI-001 | Call for Expressions of Interest in Piloting the Collegiate Learning Assessment and the Community College Learning Assessment
Submission Status: Closed
Status: Under Evaluation

HEQCO wishes to identify universities and colleges interested in piloting the Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA) and the Community College Learning Assessment (CCLA). For further details see HEQCO-EOI-001.