12 Stories From The World of Higher Ed
Conference smarm, public attention, scope creep and more are included in this latest collection of PSE stories from around the web.
Accessibility, accommodations, and student attitudes toward a barrier-free campus
Academica Forum
Learn how students feel about accessibility on campus and the changing needs of higher ed students across the country.
Canada’s largest academic conference debates country’s democracy
The Globe and Mail
If thousands of academics are talking to each other about their research, does it matter if no else hears them?
Banish the Smarm
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Effective networking isn’t slimy — it’s sincere, deep, and generous.
Managing Up: A Brief Guide
Inside Higher Ed
How can junior faculty and those in contingent positions effectively raise issues with higher-ups who have the standing, power and influence to help solve those issues? Ellen de Graffenreid provides advice.
The Professor Is in: The Dissertation-to-Book Transition
Vitae
Which sections should you drop? And which publishers should you approach?
Opinion: This is Canada’s time to lead the world in research
The Vancouver Sun
“This is Canada’s moment. Now is the time for us to lead the world in higher education, research and innovation,” writes University of Victoria President Jamie Cassels for the Vancouver Sun.
Grad Students as Peer Reviewers: the Pros and Cons
The Chronicle of Higher Education
According to a philosophy scholar, the practice “appears to be gaining the feel of normalcy,” but there’s no consensus about whether that’s a positive development. Here’s a quick guide to the pros and cons.
Study abroad experiences are not just for students
University Affairs
Don’t forget the faculty.
Development of Analytic Rubrics for Competency Assessment
The Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario
Researchers at the University of Toronto have developed a set of rubrics to assess student learning in communication, teamwork and design, which can be applied to a wide range of courses and assessment types, according to a new report from the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO).
10 ways to use social media to get your research noticed
The Times Higher Education
Four experts offer their advice on getting the most out of social media as an academic.
Spears: Universities wrestle with how to stop fake science publishers
The Ottawa Citizen
It’s time for universities to crack down on fake science publishers and the academics who use them, legal experts say. The “how” part is trickier.
Minimizing Scope Creep in Five Easy Steps
Inside Higher Ed
How to align the various constituencies at your institution so you’re working toward the same goal.
