OTTAWA, September 15, 2016 – The Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences applauds today’s announcement by the federal government on the reinstatement of the University and College Academic Staff System (UCASS) survey.
Canada’s academics make vital contributions to the skill development and knowledge production needed to support Canadian innovation, prosperity and equality. A reinstated UCASS survey will help governments, post-secondary institutions, scholarly associations and other stakeholders in the higher education system monitor, understand and respond to changes in the scholarly community, thereby enhancing the overall health of Canada’s academic system.
“National data on socio-economic characteristics of faculty and teaching staff at Canadian institutions is essential to maintaining a high calibre of education in our country,” said Jean-Marc Mangin, Executive Director of the Federation. “Students and teachers at all degree-granting universities and colleges will benefit from the data that this initiative will provide, for years to come.”
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