Our recent report on private career colleges (PCCs) adds to the understanding of how PCCs are regulated and legislated and lays the foundation for future research that could inform recommendations for the sector. The report, which is a part of HEQCO's Consortium on International Education scans the regulatory environment of private career colleges and offers a comprehensive overview of the landscape in Ontario and across Canada. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/g3DJRPvH #highered #ONpse
Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO)
Higher Education
Toronto, Ontario 3,036 followers
Informing the future of higher education
About us
The Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) is an agency of the Government of Ontario, established to contribute to the improvement of Ontario's postsecondary education system. HEQCO is mandated to conduct research, evaluate the postsecondary education system and provide policy recommendations to the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities on improving system quality, access and accountability. Through its evidence-based research, knowledge mobilization and engagement with leaders in the sector, HEQCO continues to explore the pathways to critically important student and system outcomes. As the only organization of its kind in Canada, HEQCO is building on the vision that led to its creation in 2005, as it evolves toward evidence-based solutions to the overarching challenges facing the Ontario’s postsecondary system. Ontario’s future economic health depends upon the province’s ability to restructure its economy from traditional manufacturing sectors to new and emerging industries and services. To be successful, the province requires a talented and highly educated citizenry; enhanced entrepreneurship, innovation and productivity; and discoveries, insights and new knowledge. Because of the students they educate, the discoveries and innovations they foster and the communities they support, these outputs of Ontario’s colleges and universities are instrumental to the future success and prosperity of Ontario. A high-quality postsecondary education system should provide Ontarians with the greatest opportunities for social mobility and economic success, act as a magnet to recruit the best talent to Ontario, create and support a robust economy and jobs grounded in an increasingly competitive knowledge-based worldwide economy, improve opportunities for regional economic and social development, and foster an engaged, socially aware and civic-minded Ontario population.
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http://www.heqco.ca/
External link for Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO)
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- Higher Education
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Toronto, Ontario
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2005
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88 Queens Quay W.
Suite 2500
Toronto, Ontario M5J 0B8, CA
Employees at Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO)
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B. Aykut ARIKAN
Dean of Culture and Social Sciences Faculty at Türk-Alman Üniversitesi
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Matthew Ross
Director, Communications at Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO)
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Jessica Antony
Publishing Professional | Copyeditor/writer | Communications Coach
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Kale Brown
Director, Finance and Administration at Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO)
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This project is part of our Consortium on International Education. If you know of any international students who might like to participate, please share with them! https://lnkd.in/gdqiiGzt
📣Calling all recently graduated international students!📣 We are looking for recent Toronto Metropolitan University international student graduates to participate in a focus group. Supported by the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO), and in partnership with Medow Consulting, we’re conducting a series of online focus groups to explore the experiences, motivations, and challenges of international students. Your insights will help inform how the international student experience in Canada can be improved. Details: Format: Online via Zoom Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes Incentive: $50 gift card for your participation Eligibility: You must have graduated as an international student from Toronto Metropolitan University within the last 2-3 years. If you’re interested in contributing to this important research, please fill out this form: https://lnkd.in/g54_ZzCF Selected participants will be contacted directly. For more information, contact Chloe Cayabyab at [email protected]
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As part of the HEQCO's Consortium on International Education, a new report from the University of Toronto scans the regulatory environment of private career colleges (PCCs), offering a comprehensive overview of the landscape in Ontario and across the country. The report offers an overview of PCCs using publicly available legislation, provincial regulations, grey literature and interviews with senior ministry officials responsible for the regulation of PCCs. Divided into four sections, the report outlines the types and requirements of PCCs across Canada; institutional licensing and renewal processes; the requirements for registration as a Designated Learning Institution, which is necessary for enrolling international students; and the student services and supports available at PCCs, including funding programs, counseling services and housing supports. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/g3DJRPvH #highered #ONpse #CDNpse
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Earlier this year, HEQCO published an evaluation of mental health supports on Ontario campuses. We recently presented our findings in an interactive workshop. Find out what we heard from participants by reading our latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/e8mHp-Fv #highered #ONpse #mentalhealth
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Our latest blog post focuses on student mental health on campus. HEQCO staff recently conducted a workshop at the Canadian Association of College & University Student Services (CACUSS) 2024 conference, “Supporting our students; Sustaining ourselves.” During the session, over 150 student service professionals from across the country, offered thoughtful feedback and ideas. Check out our latest blog post to find out what we heard from them: https://lnkd.in/e8mHp-Fv For more on student mental health, our report from January, "Supporting Student Mental Health in Ontario: Exploring Best Practices and Identifying Gaps" can be read here: https://lnkd.in/grADxqPy
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Our latest report focuses on Public College-Private Partnerships (PCPPs). In Ontario, much of the recent growth in international students was driven by enrolments at public colleges through PCPPs, primarily located in the Greater Toronto Area. PCPPs have existed in Ontario since 2005, but enrolments increased dramatically starting in 2019. In 2023–24, 14 public colleges had partnerships through 23 PCPPs. Twenty percent of all international enrolment at Ontario public colleges was concentrated in PCPP sites. A new Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) review of PCPPs and their role in supporting labour market needs suggests an important mismatch between programming offered through PCPPs and Ontario online job postings in 2021–2023. PCPP graduates with diploma or graduate certificates may have entered Ontario’s labour market with credentials not required for many of the available jobs. https://lnkd.in/gfGRcMPp #highered #ONpse
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In Ontario, much of the recent growth in international students was driven by enrolments at public colleges through Public College–Private Partnerships (PCPPs), primarily located in the Greater Toronto Area. PCPPs have existed in Ontario since 2005, but enrolments increased dramatically starting in 2019. In 2023–24, 14 public colleges had partnerships through 23 PCPPs. Twenty percent of all international enrolment at Ontario public colleges was concentrated in PCPP sites. A new Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) review of PCPPs and their role in supporting labour market needs suggests an important mismatch between programming offered through PCPPs and Ontario online job postings in 2021–2023. PCPP graduates with diploma or graduate certificates may have entered Ontario’s labour market with credentials not required for many of the available jobs. https://lnkd.in/gfGRcMPp #highered #ONpse
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Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) reposted this
Revenue at Canadian universities rose by $2.2 billion from one year earlier to $47.5 billion in 2022/2023, while expenditures increased $1.4 billion to $45.1 billion. https://lnkd.in/eBVtRaAX
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Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) reposted this
🔍 New Report Release: Examining the Role of Sociodemographic Characteristics in Postsecondary Non-completion and Labour Market Outcomes 📊 Published by the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) (June 2024), this report delves into the barriers faced by students in accessing postsecondary education (PSE) and the resulting impact on their completion rates and employment outcomes. Explore the full report to understand the challenges and the necessary steps to foster equitable educational and employment opportunities: https://ow.ly/eoVV50SwpJX #PostsecondaryEducation #LabourMarketOutcomes #EducationEquity #StudentSuccess #HEQCO
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ONCAT has published some interesting research on transfer pathways and workforce earnings! For more on this issue, check out our two reports on postsecondary non-completion which were produced in partnership with SRDC. https://lnkd.in/e3E5XvaX https://lnkd.in/gsb8brbg
Decades of research on school-to-work transitions have revealed income disparities based on education levels, fields of study, and program types. The ongoing debate among researchers studying workforce earnings in students revolves around whether transfer graduates receive lower earnings compared to those who directly enter the workforce. Our latest report "Investigating Transfer Pathways and Early Workforce Earnings Trajectories in Ontario," examines the early earnings of Ontario graduates across five key postsecondary pathways, providing essential insights for understanding our sector's development. Read our latest report here: https://lnkd.in/gKGF5prE ... #ONCAT #transfer #pathways #postsecondarypathways #learnermobility #studentmobilty #Ontario #OntarioEducation #workforcearnings #postsecondaryresearch
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