Getting frank with Franklin

"Ontario's colleges are at the forefront of the new economy, ensuring students acquire the professional and technical expertise that leads to rewarding careers."
Linda Franklin is the past president and CEO of Colleges Ontario, the advocacy association for Ontario’s 24 colleges. Getting frank with Franklin examines the top issues in post-secondary education today.
Strengthening colleges can help drive economic recovery
Strengthening colleges can help drive economic recovery
When we first started working with the StrategyCorp Institute of Public Policy and Economy on a new white paper, “The Future of Ontario’s Workers,” we had some idea how the economy might transform over the next few years. Clearly, advancements like AI and robotics would have a profound effect on our future workforce.
Getting ready for the fall semester
Getting ready for the fall semester
Planning for the fall is well underway. The No. 1 priority continues to be protecting the safety of students, staff and everyone who visits college campuses while ensuring students continue to have access to high-quality programs.
College contributions during the COVID-19 outbreak are truly impressive
College contributions during the COVID-19 outbreak are truly impressive
One thing I find very heartening during this unprecedented COVID-19 outbreak is the way so many people and organizations across Canada are coming together to “caremonger.” Each day, we see countless examples of people at their absolute best, doing whatever they can to help others.
Working together to support student mental health
Working together to support student mental health
Let's talk about student mental health. Providing effective support for mental health challenges is a top priority on our post-secondary campuses. Students’ challenges have become increasingly complex and the demand for services has grown.