HEQCO conducts and commissions studies and evaluations, often in partnership with Ontario’s colleges and universities, on key issues in accessibility, quality and accountability. Various organizations and individuals have considerable and valuable expertise in postsecondary education research. The research publications below reflect this collaboration with some of the best thinkers on issues related to higher education. Join our mailing list and keep current with the latest HEQCO research.
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Net Costs of Postsecondary Non-completion in Ontario: A Benefit–Cost Analysis for HEQCO was written by Ashley Pullman et al. for SRDC; An Overview of SRDC’s Cost–Benefit Analysis of Postsecondary Non-completion in Ontario was written by Alana Button for HEQCO and Ashley Pullman et al. for SRDC; and When Students Participate in Postsecondary Education, Ontarians Benefit […]
The Hamilton Model: A Case Study of Hamilton’s Support for International Students Transitioning to the Labour Market was written by Elizabeth Agoe, Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario, based on a report submitted by the Canadian Bureau for International Education. Case study highlights Hamilton’s collaborative network of institutions, employers and community organizations as a model […]
Between 2010 and 2020, Ontario experienced significant growth in international student enrollment in both the private and public postsecondary sectors. Many graduates secured Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs), entered the labour market and transitioned to permanent residency (PR). While Canada’s 2014/19 international education strategy successfully attracted and retained international students, it also prompted concerns around housing […]
French-speaking Ontario College Applicants’ Preferences and Pathways was written by Laura Gallant, Miha Isik, Sarah Brumwell (Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario) and Mark Gaston (OCAS). For French-speaking college applicants, French-language instruction and program offerings for in-demand labour market areas are key factors in their postsecondary choices. Ontario is home to 1.5 million people bilingual […]
The Impacts of Ontario’s Part-time Funding Model on Colleges and Students was written by Laura Gallant, Sarah Brumwell, Ken Chatoor and Julia Colyar, Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario. The growing demand for part-time college learning opportunities could be better supported through a revision of the current funding model. Concerns regarding Ontario’s part-time college funding […]
Postsecondary Decision Making Among French-speaking Students in Ontario: Exploring Pathways to Bilingual and English-language Institutions was written by Rachel Courts, Laura Gallant and Alexandra MacFarlane, Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario. Many French-speaking students choose English-language or bilingual institutions for program offerings and location. Ontario’s postsecondary education (PSE) system delivers a wide range of credentials […]