Unlocking the Future of Higher Education: Exploring Cutting-Edge Research at the Japan Association’s 5th Open Seminar Series

September 17, 2024 Catherine Williams Business
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  • The Japan Society for the Study of Higher Education's 2023-2024 Research Project II presents a series of online public seminars, focusing on the theme of "Politicization of Higher...
  • Online ZOOM Meeting (The URL will be sent to registered participants.)
  • Tuition fees controversy in Quebec, Canada, presented by Kohei Takagi (Associate Professor, Kanto Gakuin University)
Original source: jaher-web.jp

Politicization of Higher Education and International Comparison of Funding: Trends in Canada

The Japan Society for the Study of Higher Education’s 2023-2024 Research Project II presents a series of online public seminars, focusing on the theme of “Politicization of Higher Education and International Comparison of Funding.” The fifth installment will delve into the current trends in Canada, specifically the Quebec government’s plan to double tuition fees for out-of-province students, which has sparked controversy and lawsuits from several universities.

Seminar Details

Date and Time

October 20, 2024 (Sunday) 10:00-11:30

How and Where

Online ZOOM Meeting (The URL will be sent to registered participants.)

Seminar Content

Report

Tuition fees controversy in Quebec, Canada, presented by Kohei Takagi (Associate Professor, Kanto Gakuin University)

Comment

Chieko Mizogami (Professor at Kokushikan University) will provide commentary on the topic.

Host

Yuji Shirakawa (Associate Professor, Chiba University) will host the seminar.

Registration

To participate, please complete the registration process by noon on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Participation is free and open to non-members of the Japan Society for the Study of Higher Education.

Organizers

This seminar is organized by the Japan Society for the Study of Higher Education 2023-24 Theme Research II Project, in collaboration with the Graduate School of Education, The University of Tokyo, Department of University Management and Policy Studies.