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Career Opportunities There are no opportunities at this time. Request for Proposals There are no RFPs at this time. 24/25-RFP-001 Consortium on Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) The results of 24/25-RFP-001 Consortium on Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). HEQCO has awarded contracts and funding to the following organizations based on the submissions made under the Consortium on […]
Updated guide offers advice on improving the quality of WIL for all learners Effective and Inclusive Practices to Enhance the Educational Quality of Structured Work Experiences Offered through Colleges and Universities Work-integrated learning (WIL) experiences such as internships, placements, co-ops, field experiences, professional practice and clinical practicums continue to be an integral part of the […]
How many Ontario students applied to the province’s colleges and universities during the last decade? How many enrolled? How many graduated? Find the answers to these and other good questions in Quick Stats, a compendium of data on Ontario’s postsecondary system. Note: All visualizations begin in 2013 and go up to the most recent year […]
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International Graduates at Fleming College: Exploring Career Intentions and Employment Outcomes was written by Alana Button and Alexandra MacFarlane, Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario, based on the report submitted to HEQCO by Fleming College A case study from Fleming College finds that prior to fall 2024, most international students chose their programs with the […]
By Laura Gallant Part-time study is becoming more popular in Ontario colleges, in part because it offers flexible training options for people looking to upskill, reskill or pursue postsecondary education (PSE) for the first time. In 2022-23, Ontario colleges had the most part-time students (31%), compared to Canadian colleges (26%) and universities in Ontario (14%) […]
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 […]
By Rachel Courts, Alana Button Initiatives aimed at improving access to postsecondary education (PSE) often centre on supporting students’ entry into PSE but fall short of considering what happens after they begin their studies. To fully support students’ access to higher education, a broader definition of access is needed — one that includes students’ persistence, […]
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 […]
ReimaginEd: Shaping the Future of Ontario PSE took place on Friday, November 7 in Toronto. The event brought together institutional staff, community partners, representatives from the Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security and other postsecondary education colleagues to think creatively about the purpose, design and goals of the system and to collaborate on […]