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These rural colleges are beating the odds to drive student success

University Business

The large open spaces of rural towns expose their community college students to several unique industries that they can contribute to, such as those in agriculture, tourism/recreation and energy and mineral production. The rural town leveraged its open space to create a booming industry and build student employment opportunities.

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How schools can streamline their alternative credentials programs

University Business

More from UB: 3 ways higher ed can modernize its payment strategies Conducting outreach so students, employers and institutions can all benefit Partnering with local corporations is a proven approach to making non-degree programs successful. Working with businesses looking to hire skilled employees is an essential part of that.

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Exploring sustainable cotton: A student’s journey

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

This month, Niamh Mundy, a Product Design student at Edinburgh College of Art who took part in the India trek, reflects on her experience of exploring the production of sustainable cotton… Cotton is one of the most widely used materials in the fashion industry, yet it remains one of the most environmentally damaging natural fabrics.

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Exploring sustainable cotton: A student's journey

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

This month, Niamh Mundy, a Product Design student at Edinburgh College of Art who took part in the India trek, reflects on her experience of exploring the production of sustainable cotton… Cotton is one of the most widely used materials in the fashion industry, yet it remains one of the most environmentally damaging natural fabrics.

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Why supply chain insights are key for liberal arts programs

University Business

The question is how to measure and quantify—and ultimately justify and act upon—the value of non-STEM majors to students, employers, and the governments that fund much of higher education. We talk about supply chain visibility as an indispensable component of efficient manufacturing.

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Chemistry: from Concept to Consumer

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

CC0 [pixabay] Deborah Fowlis, Careers Consultant, shares with Teaching Matters how interactive workshops with chemical industry experts has helped Chemistry students prepare for the workplace… Many Chemistry students are keen to use their degree knowledge directly in a graduate job.