Author Archives: kentmacdonald

Cost and Affordability  In recent years, there has been much discussion about the notion of higher education affordability.  On one side of the argument are those who simply believe that the taxpayer should underwrite all education; that higher education is … Continue reading →

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I often smile when I hear negative commentary about the current state of higher education.  Certainly improvements are always welcome; indeed necessary.  However when examining the overall state of affairs of colleges and universities, one cannot ignore its historical longevity. … Continue reading →

Canadian Post-secondary Education When we speak of the Canadian post-secondary education system we need to remember that there is, in fact, no Canadian post-secondary education system.  In our case, the provinces constitutionally assume this responsibility.  However, as a collection of … Continue reading →