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Michael Ignatieff

Michael Ignatieff: Higher Learning How universities will compete: appeal to elites, move online, according to Globe and Mail. Evolution 2.0 What did you learn in university today? Michael Ignatieff, Univ. of Toronto video screen capture Expert Voice Over the last year, much has been written about the future of the university, particularly concerning jobs, tuition rates and funding. Even as enrolment numbers continue to climb and post-graduation employment rates are still strong, universities have been criticized for their lack of direct focus on job preparation and the cost of a university education. At the same time, mounting budgetary constraints have resulted in the need for universities like so many other sectors of society to do more with less while meeting increasing accountability expectations. More Related to this Story Four eastern universities team up to share resources and ideas (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.