Should university admissions decisions rely on academic performance?If higher education wants to evolve its role beyond gatekeepers of knowledge to true engines of development, institutions need to rethink student readiness and recruitment processesRahim SomaniUniversity of Northern British Columbia
Beyond exam panic: rethinking the purpose of assessmentsIf students frame assessments in terms of stress, not learning, this raises the question: are universities evaluating students’ growth or simply their ability to perform under pressure? Rahim SomaniUniversity of Northern British Columbia
Universities must evolve from degree-granting hubs to social anchorsHigher education institutions can be incubators for ethical leadership, lifelong learning ecosystems and community partnerships, writes Rahim SomaniRahim SomaniUniversity of Northern British Columbia
Campus webinar: How to boost the public perception of higher educationHear how universities can demonstrate the value of their research, teaching and social impact beyond academia, from senior leaders at Campus+ partner institutions in the US and CanadaSteven W. McLaughlin, Nader Jalili , Rahim SomaniGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities, SMU Lyle School of Engineering, University of Northern British Columbia
Reimagining the role of higher education in a world of intersecting revolutionsTo remain relevant, universities must shift from reactive funding requests to proactive transformation, writes Rahim SomaniRahim SomaniUniversity of Northern British Columbia