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Report Finds Broad Base Skills Help Students Post-Graduation, But Inequity Remains

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Higher education is a ladder to social and economic mobility and stability, and learning certain skills like leadership, critical thinking, problem-solving and communication, can make the difference in a graduate feeling their time in postsecondary education was both worth the expense and helped them achieve life goals.

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Class to Career: Essential Soft Skills Every College Student Needs

Timely MD

Examples included asking for too much money, lacking communication skills, seeming disengaged, dressing inappropriately, and lacking eye contact. Communication, teamwork, problem-solving, time management, and adaptability are all examples of soft skills that make a candidate competitive. So, what’s the reason for these issues?

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How Pueblo College Supercharged Yield and Retention Efforts

EAB

They also provided more hands-on training for faculty and students to spur wider adoption of the Navigate student success platform and improve communication during the registration process. Our special guest today is Heather Speed, vice president for Student Success at Pueblo Community College.

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Getting an MBA for international students in the U.S.

IEFA

are offered by business schools associated with universities providing the resources, faculty and accreditation for MBAs. The degree requires intensive work, and most students entering programs hold prior real-world work experience. MBA programs in the U.S. How long does it take to complete an MBA program?

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“Move-in melt” is on the rise: Why it’s happening and 3 strategies to fight it

EAB

In some cases, melt is amplified because of ineffective communication. By engaging students early with positive messaging , highlighting opportunities for engagement, and offering personalized support, you can help students overcome doubts, strengthen their commitment to your institution, and ultimately show up on your campus each fall.

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Rising higher ed leaders tackle campus challenges in EAB’s fellowship

EAB

Scholastica Student Success Improving success for pre-health students Joe Fritsch, Ph.D., Below are a few of the key themes that appeared in multiple capstone projects from past participants. Scroll down to read about each of the capstone projects in the fellows’ own words.

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Developing a Strengths-Based Campus: Successes, Challenges, and Lessons Learned

Supporting Student Success

This project was particularly important to me because of the impact CliftonStrengths had made in my life and how the tool was being used to support post-secondary studentsdevelopment. I also worked with faculty to build custom workshops for their courses. Liana Acri (she/her), M.Ed., References. Random House. Leibbrandt, M.

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