Get caught up on what happened around the web the past few weeks in higher ed with this collection of recent articles on post-secondary education. This collection explores trends in the Canadian system of higher ed, including hiring targets, board applications, and our collective ranking compared to the rest of the world. This edition also features a look at what might be a new type of helicopter parent, the impact of campus tours, the need for Millennials at the FRONT of the classroom, and more.
PBO report says federal funding of post-secondary education favours wealthy
iPolitics
Canada's system of tax breaks and incentives built around postsecondary education has disproportionately benefited high-income families, according to a new report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer.
Digital Humanities as 'Corporatist Restructuring'
Inside Higher Ed
Controversial article argues digital humanities scholars are - intentionally or not - leading a "neoliberal takeover" of colleges and universities.
Canadian universities fail to meet diversity hiring targets
The Globe and Mail
The Canada Research Chairs program has failed to meet its internal requirements for the hiring of women, visible minorities, people with disabilities, and Indigenous Canadians, reports Chris Hannay of the Globe and Mail.
The TEDification of the Large Lecture
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Oregon State University is among colleges that are redesigning arena classrooms and bringing higher production values to how they use them, to help keep students engaged.
All for slow scholarship and slow scholarship for all
University Affairs
Slow scholarship must not be a project for the privileged few, but rather a collective effort to remake the university.
Educational opportunities abroad foster hope and understanding
University Business
Study abroad is invaluable for "helping prepare our students to become global citizens," writes US college president John Roush, which is why Roush encourages "parents of college students in general to be supportive of their sons and daughters who seek to embark on similar experiences at whatever institution they attend."
Campus Tour Guides Should Know the Facts About Sexual Assault
The Chronicle of Higher Education
"We handle it really well" is not the answer a mother and daughter were looking for.
When a Student Starts Behaving Erratically in Class
Vitae
It can be tricky to manage students with a diagnosed psychiatric condition, but the bigger challenge is dealing with the many who are undiagnosed.
Online tutoring by students raises access fears
The Times Higher Education
Start-up firm Spires plans rapid expansion across UK universities, and says it could help social mobility - but others see private tutoring as harming access.
How Instructional Designers Can Overcome Faculty Resistance
EdSurge
"It's not unusual … to encounter instructors reluctant to give up their go-to lecture or PowerPoint Presentation" when pitching ideas for new teaching methods, writes Rian Ervin for EdSurge.
Alberta's post-secondary board positions see more than 500 applicants
Calgary Metro
A number of applications to the Alberta Ministry of Advanced Education are from current board members looking for term renewals.
OPINION: Make Space for Millennial Professionals in Higher Ed
EdSurge
"With millennials making up half of the workforce in 2015, we may be overdue to begin thinking intentionally about making space for the thoughts and ideas of everyone in our organizations, including our younger colleagues," write Joshua Kim and Morgan Matthews for EdSurge.
Surviving conference season: What to pack
University Affairs
Tara Siebarth provides a thorough packing list for the upcoming academic conference season.
Innovation in Learning Spaces: How We Are Reinventing the Classroom
Conference Board of Canada
"Although the sage-on-the-stage model still dominates," writes Mark Robbins of the Conference Board of Canada, "there is a great deal of research suggesting more efficient and effective ways of imparting knowledge."
4 insights on higher ed websites
University Business
Analytics project offers guidance on maximizing digital communications.
QS Higher Education System Strength Rankings 2016
Quacquarelli Symonds
Quacquarelli Symonds has released its new Higher Education System Strength Rankings, and Canada's system has ranked fifth overall.
Academic Publishing: Toward a New Model
The Chronicle of Higher Education
To make research more accessible, separate the review and dissemination processes.
Report: Canadian SMEs benefit from college and institute applied research
Colleges and Institutes Canada
More than 5,500 private-sector firms relied on research and development services provided by Canada's colleges and institutes in 2014-15, according to a new report from Colleges and Institutes Canada.
Yes, Blame Mom and Dad
Inside Higher Ed
Author of a new book on how family matters for college women's success argues that four-year public institutions are increasingly dependent on active - and wealthy - parents, and that can harm students with less-involved parents.
Lessons Learned by a First-Year Administrator
Vitae
Josh Boldt, of the University of Kentucky, offers his advice for those considering a move from faculty to staff.