P15 Blog (2018-2019)
Welcome to the P15 archive for the 2018-2019 school year. P15 is a blog by Carleton University’s 15th President, Benoit-Antoine Bacon on topics of interest to the campus community. Click here for the latest updates.
On Strategic Planning
I’ve been looking back on recent Carleton strategic plans, in particular Defining Dreams (2009-2013) and the recently completed Collaboration, Leadership and Resilience (2013-2018). Overall, I …
On the Meaning and Power of Convocation
It’s that time of year again. Academia runs on a predictable yearly cycle that I’ve come to love. It starts with a great roar in …
On Fundraising for Impact
We can all take pride! About two months ago we reached our Collaborate Campaign objective of $300 million, and tomorrow (April 17) we will officially …
On the Power of (Experiential) Education
I’ve been at University in one role or another for 27 years now, more than half my life. The University with a capital U has …
On the False Alarm
Two weeks ago today, the wrong computer key was hit and a template for one of several types of potential emergencies went out to the …
On University Funding
In Canada, universities are considered a public good and accordingly they are regulated in many ways by elected officials, especially when it comes to finances …