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Report Emphasizes the Importance of Professional Social Capital

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jobs for the Future (JFF), a nonprofit driving workforce and education transformation, in partnership with the University of Phoenix released the report “Professional Social Capital: A Key to Black Economic Advancement.” We need metrics to ensure that the onus of social capital isn’t on students,” Collins said.

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5 career services to support your professional and adult learners

EAB

Blogs 5 career services to support your professional and adult learners Build these services to aid your current students and stand out to prospects Career services are going to be especially important to your graduate and adult students in 2024.

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Bridging the Gap From Education to Employment

The University Innovation Alliance

A Playbook for Transforming College-to-Career. College to Career. University Culture. Career preparation is a core objective of a university education. Career services offices, like higher education more broadly, have struggled with access and opportunity issues for first-generation and low-income students.

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New Report Shows Pandemic Negatively Impacted “Gen P’s” Interest in College

EAB

EAB’s new report includes advice for university leaders on adapting and engaging ‘Gen P’ students in new ways to ease concerns and demonstrate the value of a college education.” Highlight career services and opportunities for internships and job placement.

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Is Your Institution ‘Gen P’ Ready?

EAB

Twenty-six percent of students surveyed cited 'concerns about success in college' as a top worry, trailing only affordability and cost concerns. . --> According to our survey, students increasingly value work experience, job placement, and career outcomes in higher education. Ready to find out more?

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Franklin & Marshall College Names Dr. Andrew Rich as 17th President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Under his leadership, the school established eight new fellowship programs and created an Office of Student Success offering comprehensive mentoring, professional development, and career services. The initiative's success earned the 2023 Exemplary Model Award from the American Association of University Administrators.

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A Life of Ministry

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

McManus graduated valedictorian of her high school and went on to Clemson University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in special education and a master’s degree in counseling with an emphasis in student affairs. She served for nearly nine years as the university’s director of disability services. Dr. Kimberly O.

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