The DFA is gravely concerned about the University administration's proposed plan to outsource the teaching of international students to Navitas, an Australian for-profit corporation that specializes in recruiting and teaching students whose academic standing is generally low (below Dalhousie's admission criteria) and who also lack the English-language skills to pass the TOEFL exam. The Open Letter suggests how this "back door" into Dalhousie threatens our reputation and puts a massive strain on our academic standards. Below are links to to relevant articles.
re: Navitas
ReplyDeleteA panel discussion is being planned for APRIL 19 A.M. (location tba) sp mark your calendars! The speakers will include Brian Brown, University of Windsor, Brad MacKenzie, University of Manitoba - where Navitas has been implemented, and David Robinson from CAUT who can speak to the national and global issues. Come to participate in the discussion!