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Report: English Majors Employed at Comparable Rates, Educators Can Do More to Prepare Students for Careers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In fact, this rate for English majors puts it below the unemployment rate for computer and information services majors, 2.8%, though still higher compared to a number of other majors – business, engineering, philosophy, physical science, and history. in English. “[It

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Enrollment Strategies and the Evolving Expectations of Students in 2024

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

But for institutions that are truly student-focused — and capable of communicating that through their marketing efforts — significant enrollment gains are possible. They expect educational offerings to be accessible, engaging, and relevant to their specific career aspirations. But not all online programs are created equal.

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Career-readiness initiatives are missing the mark (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

With efforts like these gathering steam across the postsecondary landscape, it looks like higher education is in the midst of a mission shift that positions career readiness as a strategic, campuswide priority. For instance, the communication scholars Ann L. Darling and Deanna P.

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Tailoring Student Services to Create Career-Ready Graduates: Changing Higher Education Podcast 153 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Kevin Grubb

The Change Leader, Inc.

16 May · Episode 155 Tailoring Student Services to Create Career-Ready Graduates 36 Min · By Dr. Drumm McNaughton Hear how Villanova University is creating career-ready graduates with approximately 94% of students being accepted into internships. This culture is also instilled at the faculty level.

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Rising higher ed leaders tackle campus challenges in EAB’s fellowship

EAB

Below are a few of the key themes that appeared in multiple capstone projects from past participants. Scroll down to read about each of the capstone projects in the fellows’ own words. Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Fostering sense of belonging among Black undergraduate students Melissa McGuire, Ph.D.,

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An Overview of the Accreditation Process with the Supreme Education Council (SEC) Qatar

Creatrix Campus

The council has also worked to attract international faculty and students to Qatar and to encourage collaboration between local and international universities. Faculty Training Committee: This committee is responsible for providing training and development opportunities for faculty.

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New graduate program at Gustavus Adolphus College

Confessions of a Community College Dean

“At that time, I think there was not a particular need for the college to expand into other markets.” “How are we expecting people to live in the local community? ” Edmonds said, noting other considerations such as whether career services will have to be beefed up and more parking spaces added on campus.