By Tara Tiangha
Walk into any oversized lecture section and observe the large number of students passively listening to their prof. To remedy such a scene, alternative teaching approaches are being explored which would require students to take a more active part in their own education. One such approach is “blended learning.” "What we’re doing is exploring ways… Continue reading Student-instructor interaction
A recent study suggests the number of youth voters between the ages of 18-24 is steadily decreasing.In the last federal election in 2000, only 64 per cent of registered voters headed to the polls, and of them only 25 per cent were youth electorates. To address this issue, Elections Canada held a National Forum on… Continue reading We don’t vote
By James Keller
After months of debating the merits of research and inquiry based learning, and struggling to define “quality,” the Students Academic Assembly invited the university president to the table.At the Mon., Oct. 27 meeting of the SAA, University of Calgary President Dr. Harvey Weingarten addressed faculty representatives about ideas of quality and instruction at the U… Continue reading Harvey and the SAA
Students can breathe a collective sigh of relief knowing the University of Calgary Student Awards and Financial Aid department recently introduced 11 new academic awards for undergraduate students. Included are scholarships and bursaries ranging from $500 to a whole year’s tuition and compulsory fees. The awards, totalling almost $25,000 annually, include a range of faculty-specific… Continue reading Eleven new undergraduate scholarships
Plans for a new library area at the university are well on their way to becoming reality. The new area will serve a number of purposes and will be located east of the current Administration building. However, funding is dependent on the library being public. "The new library has two purposes," stated Students’ Union Academic… Continue reading More library
Next year, the University of Calgary will join the majority of other Canadian universities and cap enrolment. However, student leaders are unsure of the move. Until now, the university has set guaranteed admissions averages 18 months ahead of time, assuming infinite capacity. However, the U of C is currently operating at 126 per cent of… Continue reading Capping enrolment
The posters are going up and the electoral antics have already started for Students’ Union by-election.The SU by-election will fill eight positions unfilled by last year’s general election and give non-voting appointed council members a chance to gain voting power by being elected.Education, Fine Arts, Kinesiology, Law, Medicine and Social Work all need faculty representatives.As… Continue reading Running in the by-election
By Emily Senger
The Leisure, Tourism and Society program offered by the Faculty of Communication and Culture has fallen victim to budget cuts. A joint decision made by faculty members dictated the LTSO program is slated to be phased out within the next three years. There are currently 51 students enrolled in the program, one of the larger… Continue reading Leisure, Tourism and Society phased out
By Natalie Sit
Student officials chatted with U of C Vice-President Academic Dr. Ron Bond about inquiry-based learning at their Tue., Sept. 22 meeting. The Students’ Academic Assembly invited Dr. Bond to answer their questions about the University of Calgary’s new academic thrust. One concern voiced by SAA members was if the university wants more smaller, inquiry-based classes,… Continue reading Academic bond
For 600 students, the “Megalecture” has arrived at the University of Calgary, with all its benefits and challenges. COMS 363, Professional and Technical Communication, teaches students from Management to Engineering a hands-on and inquiry-based approach to rhetorical theory, writing and presentation skills. Last year, the course, which is required by many degrees, was taught in… Continue reading Prepare for the Megalecture