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How to align higher ed with industry to foster social mobility

University Business

In today’s fast-evolving world, universities have the opportunity to align their programs with industry trends, equipping students with the skills needed for the workforce and creating social mobility. Such programs show the value of collaboration between education and industry to address talent shortages.

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How Semester at Sea Improves Student Outcomes and Boosts Institutional Success: Changing Higher Ed podcast 243 with host Dr.s Drumm McNaughton and guest Scott Marshall

The Change Leader, Inc.

Innovation Insights: Explore upcoming initiatives like AI floating labs and partnerships with industry leaders. Faculty Development: Learn how faculty participation strengthens institutional outcomes and academic communities. Living-Learning Success: Discover how shipboard education creates unique opportunities for student development.

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Driving Global Economic Success Through Diversity and Prosperity in STEM Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For generations, STEM education has remained an integral approach to learning and development, helping students develop the critical thinking tools that are vital to an ever-evolving world. As such, STEM students are invaluable to the economy and workforce.

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Establishing Belonging for Creative Scholars and Teachers

The Scholarly Teacher

Scholarly activity, creative activity, and professional learning enable faculty to remain current in their areas of specialization, serve as role models for students, develop a strong recruitment base, and support the university’s core value of “ faculty excellence in teaching and all forms of scholarship.”

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Benefits of Integrating Service-Learning With Other High-Impact Practices

The Scholarly Teacher

This site was named for lead-contaminated soil, a remnant of the city’s industrial past, that potentially impacts child health. Located in primarily low-income areas and minority communities, this site has been the focus of many student projects to address health equity and environmental justice.

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Outbound and Beyond – An Exploration of Space and Virtual Reality Through An Academic Partnership Between CCS and Oakland University

College for Creative Study

The ARC features an immersive lab where engineering and science students and industry professionals can explore new opportunities in Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR).

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All Eyes on Career Prep Leads Institutions to Writing Tech

University Business

Everyday AI that supports written communication skills can give your students exactly what they need: personalized, timely support that helps them develop skills that are in demand in the workforce no matter what field or industry they plan to pursue. They develop these skills using a tool that saves time, money, and effort.