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Manufacturers, Liberal Arts Colleges Have Reasons to Collaborate

University Business

Manufacturing and higher education, two industries that are core to America’s historic prosperity, face growing existential threats. In towns like the one I call home, Meadville, Pennsylvania, manufacturing and higher education until recently never collaborated. Read more at Industry Week. They merely coexisted.

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College Hiring Dips, But Most Employers Will Maintain or Increase Hiring

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Our data indicate that decreases are largely tied to particular respondents, especially by industry,” says NACE President and CEO Shawn VanDerziel. The same is true for computer and electronics manufacturers as their planned increase for last year’s class (19.1%) has dropped to a decrease of almost 12% this year. increase last year.

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College of Lake County Advanced Technology Center Supports the Next Generation of Manufacturing

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Manufacturing is a crucial element of the Lake County, Ill., The College of Lake County’s Advanced Technology Center was created as a local resource to prepare students for the demands of this changing industry. Robust networking, powerful devices, and interactive teaching and learning tools keep the…

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LEAH VANTERPOOL

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Over the course of her career, Vanterpool has held numerous high-level positions in various industries, including health care, manufacturing, communications, energy, and government. Vanterpool earned a Ph.D. and dual master's degrees in business administration, accounting and financial management from DeVry University.

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Dr. Harriet B. Nembhard Named President of Harvey Mudd College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Her work has led to several technological advances, such as simulation tools for assessing emergency department patient flow, improved manufacturing processes for medical devices, and a sensor-based system to conduct early screening of Parkinson’s disease. in industrial engineering from the University of Michigan; a B.S. and an M.S.

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Tsai Lu Liu Appointed Dean of the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design at Virginia Tech

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Tsai Lu Liu Liu is the head of the Department of Graphic Design and Industrial Design at North Carolina State University. Liu’s scholarly work focuses on analysis of user experience, applications of design thinking, industrial design processes, product development and manufacturing, and pedagogy. Liu holds a B.S.

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Cal State Fullerton Gets $1.4M for Career Pathways Projects

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The outcome is bad for students and industries alike: a lack of social mobility and a lack of qualified workers. It’s a burgeoning industry, expected to grow 7% between 2020 and 2030. There are certain industry sectors that are very much forecasting labor shortages,” said Zarate. “We