Have you ever been caught making an offensive comment towards a person or a group? You are not that … More
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Grad 5214 – Disregarding Diversity and Inclusion Has Consequences
In discussions concerning inclusion and diversity of university education in which I take part, I have been noticing something. When … More
GRAD 5214 – Diversity of Viewpoints 1
This is the first of a series of posts I plan to publish on diversity of viewpoints. Last February, I … More
GRAD 5104 – Public Speaking Skills for Professors
Have you ever had a professor whose lectures were so boring you completely tuned out? When I was doing my … More
GRAD 5104 – The Future of University Admission
The relevance of the G.R.E. in determining the fate of which university a student is admitted or if at all … More
GRAD 5104 – Convincing Your Students of the Relevance of Theory Courses
Theory classes were my favorite, whether in architecture or urban planning. In fact, theory of anything has always interested me. … More
GRAD 5104 – Tech & Innovation in Higher Ed
Machine Learning, Big Data and the Future of Higher Ed These new technologies have much to offer colleges and their … More
GRAD 5104 – Open Access Journal: Urban Science
Urban Science (ISSN 2413-8851) is a peer-reviewed open-access, international journal headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. It is a quarterly journal available … More
GRAD 5104 – Ethics: How to Make the Lesson Stick
In 2013, one of the biggest news in Toronto was the allegations of plagiarism for PhD dissertation by the then … More
Grad 5104 – Connecting Intellect and Action
In our February 19 class, we discussed about the importance of appropriate language that takes into consideration our diversities and … More