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How universities can foster soft skills to prepare career-ready graduates

University Business

Career centers can offer seminars on soft skills such as networking strategies, effective communication, and interview etiquette. Alumni engagement is another powerful tool. Alumni, especially recent ones, can share candid stories of their transition from college to work and the skill gaps they noticed.

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Williams College Faculty Approve Creation of Asian American Studies Concentration

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

An AAS program at Williams is a long time coming, having seen 34 years of activism by faculty, alumni, and students in support of instituting AAS. “In Stephen Tifft, chair of the Committee on Educational Affairs (CEA) and professor of English. The proposal for the program argued for the need for AAS given the U.S.’s

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Developing Leaders

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

After being accepted to IIT, Mendoza asked to be put in touch with current students or alumni who are Latina. “I This reflects the advice the alumni gave her, which was not to be a people pleaser and stand firm in her convictions. Previously, she had worked outside jobs to support herself.

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Intentionality is Key in First-generation Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Our wrap-around support includes monthly events, a first-year seminar, customized internship programs, and intentionally celebrating the first-gen identity. Strategic, intentional and focused support can change lives, as seen by the many alumni success stories who make significant contributions to their local and global communities.

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[PODCAST] The Future Role of Higher Ed Libraries: Study Results on Student, Alumni & Family Needs

University Business

The research details the evolving purpose and mission of educational institutions and their library spaces driven primarily by the changing needs and experiences of students, educators, and alumni.

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Small College America – Profile: Davidson College

Edu Alliance Journal

Signature programs include the Center for Civic Engagement and Humanities Seminars. Strengths Academic Achievements: Davidson students and alumni excel in prestigious awards. Some students and alumni express concern that the pace of change has not fully kept up with the colleges aspirations for a more inclusive campus community.

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The Dangers of Dogmatism

Confessions of a Community College Dean

” Professor Lloyd asked the non-profit Telluride Association if he could lead one of its free summer seminars for highly motivated diverse high school students. ” What Professor Lloyd discovered was that his seminar and the anti-racism workshops were very different beasts.