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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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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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Exploring sustainable cotton: A student’s journey

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

A group of 24 interdisciplinary students from the University of Edinburgh were invited to take part in a week long research trip to Mumbai at the start of the summer. To explore cotton manufacture from production through to retail. Later on in the week, we were introduced to some of the sociably sustainable initiatives of Anita Dongre.

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Exploring sustainable cotton: A student's journey

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

A group of 24 interdisciplinary students from the University of Edinburgh were invited to take part in a week long research trip to Mumbai at the start of the summer. To explore cotton manufacture from production through to retail. Later on in the week, we were introduced to some of the sociably sustainable initiatives of Anita Dongre.

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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

Students gained exposure to: proving the initial concept, R&D, production, regulation, quality, marketing, and distribution of a product. In one scenario, a contaminant had been found in the manufacturing pipeline of a drug, and groups had to work out where the problem lay.