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Surviving the ‘Foolish Years’ of Education Policy

Silly me. When I started the student loan help-site, Debt 101, back in 1999, I thought  it wouldn’t be needed long. The way grants were cut and tuition fees kept climbing, I figured that couldn’t last. Why would people put … Continue reading

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A Review of CASA’s Advocacy Week 2011

Greetings to all! I recently had the opportunity to participate in CASA’s Advocacy Week in Ottawa where student delegates from across Canada came to promote the interest of the students they represent to federal decision makers. This conference has been … Continue reading

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Increasing the Value of a Degree through Consultation with Students

A Special Blog Post for the AUCC Universities and colleges struggle to find the balance of providing an education while also providing an experience. To facilitate this balance, educational institutions often have administrative offices designated to work directly with students, … Continue reading

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