Policy Research Symposia Series

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Policy Research Symposia Series

About the Series

Policy Research Symposia are a series of events that bring together policymakers, academic researchers and higher education practitioners to share research and discuss key policy issues facing Ontario colleges and universities, and the higher education sector as a whole. The series was initiated in May 2013 as a joint effort between OISE, the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development (MAESD), and the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) by Professor Glen Jones, Senior Director – Research and Programs Richard Wiggers and Research Coordinator Lucia Padure.

The beginning developments of this series, organized by Glen Jones, included the Key Issues in Ontario Higher Education: A Policy Research Symposium, Strengthening Canada:  OECD Symposium, Symposium for Discussion Paper. Since then seven symposia have been organized focusing on differentiation, student success, knowledge mobilization in higher education research, funding reforms, research in colleges, the changing nature of professoriate in the Ontario higher education, and work-integrated learning.

The events take place in the OISE Library, are free and generally attract 120-150 participants, including online. The events are recorded and materials are posted on the OISE website. The symposia continue to be jointly sponsored by MAESD, CIHE at OISE and HEQCO. The Organizing Committee includes Creso Sá and Leesa Wheelahan (CIHE), Greg Moran (HEQCO), and Hillary Arnold and Lucia Padure (MAESD).

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This symposium will explore how work-integrated learning (WIL) can best prepare students for the workplace given that many students will find themselves in occupations that are not the obvious destination of their field of study.
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On Friday, April 29, 2016 the Centre for the Study of Canadian and International Higher Education at OISE joined with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU), as well as the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) to host a free, half-day symposium.
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This event explored the development of research in colleges in Canada, Australia and England.
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On Thursday, May 15, 2015 the Higher Education Group at OISE joined with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU), as well as the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) to host a free, one-day symposium. The event addressed key policy research issues facing Ontario’s post-secondary system including PSE funding incentives and enrollment trends.
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On Thursday, April 24, 2014 the Higher Education Group at OISE joined the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU), as well as the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) to host a free, one-day research policy symposium.
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On Friday, November 22nd the Higher Education Group at OISE joined with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU), as well as the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) to host a free, one-day research policy symposium. This event focused on defining and measuring student success within Ontario’s postsecondary education system.
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On Thursday, May 16 the Higher Education Group at OISE joined the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU), as well as the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) to host a free, one-day symposium. The event addressed key policy research issues facing Ontario’s post-secondary system including student mobility, institutional differentiation and learning outcomes.