A little French polish
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An analysis of the challenges faculty members can face when they join bilingual or French-speaking universities in Canada. While some of the colleges recruit staff with the policy that they learn French within a reasonable period of time, some colleges operate a policy under which new faculty members are expected to be proficient by the time they take up their post.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2005
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London Met triumphs in test case over strike pay
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The London Metropolitan University's victory in a landmark court case that confirms universities' right to withhold pay from staff who refuse to carry out all their duties during industrial disputes is discussed.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2007
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Alert on suicide signs
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The guidelines provided to university academic staff on recognizing and helping students showing signs of distress and suicidal tendencies are discussed.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2007
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