by Charlie Smith on January 7th, 2021 at 7:06 AM
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For many years, UBC has been importing high-profile academics from the United States to burnish its reputation as a world-class university.
These U.S. academics often have greater access to research funding than their Canadian counterparts, which makes them appealing hires.
Americans are also permeating the upper management of UBC.
And sure enough, UBC has climbed in the world rankings of universities over the years.
This has occurred even as some academics privately grumble that this pursuit of glory is coming at a considerable cost to any postsecondary institution's greatest mission—helping students become educated, happy, and productive citizens.