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University of Illinois System Partners with One Million Degrees to Boost Community College Transfer Rates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The One Million Degrees program will add wraparound services including academic coaching, financial assistance, and career services designed to help students navigate the transition between institutions and connect their education to career outcomes. "We

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IHEP’s Value Data Collaborative Helps Colleges, States Build Connections and Work Toward Equitable Outcomes

IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

If disparities in post-graduation earnings emerge, we can advocate for stronger financial aid policies, expand career services, or refine programs to better support workforce needs,” said Natalie Cartwright , Director and Chief Data Officer.

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Georgian Court University Boasts Women-Led Majority Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

GCU, located in New Jersey, also has women in other school leadership positions as well, such as director of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives; director of career services, the director of financial aid, and the director of global education. And in 2022, women make up 67% of faculty.

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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

Faculty, staff, and higher ed administrators should use and keep up to date with credible sources of data about salary and outcomes to assuage student concerns, the report suggested. It is also valuable to get input from people outside of academia, such as from career services centers, about employment trends, the report noted. “[The

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How to Choose a College Based on Your Major: CollegeAdvisor x StudyLab

Student Research Foundation

If your main priority is to build transferable skills that will prepare you for a lucrative career, business administration or management might be a good fit. Youll want to take into account everything from faculty expertise and available electives to career services and networking opportunities.

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Symplicity Spotlight: Rebecca Florey

Symplicity

The first half of my career was spent in Alumni Relations, and then I spent the last 7 in Career Services. I also really enjoyed the opportunities I had over those years to attend Symposium and interact with staff and other career services offices around the country. What got you interested in higher education?

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The Role of Mental Health in Workforce Development

Timely MD

Read more about the risks of drug use from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) at samhsa.gov ). At Handshake’s Access 2022 conference for employers and career services professionals, three students spoke about their journey with mental health. Listen to their stories.