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Survey: Students Considering Skills-Based Learning
Across the globe, college students are interested in industry-specific education for career advancement, but learners in North America want to see a return on investment, citing cost as a barrier to enrollment.
Success Program Launch: Prehealth Students Work Alongside Service Dogs
Students studying health sciences at the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse can work alongside a trained service dog, learning to better serve patients with disabilities.
Dos and Don’ts of Political Engagement and Student Voting
In preparation for the 2023 and 2024 elections, higher education practitioners should be aware of the ways they can or cannot encourage students’ political activism and rights as voters. An American Council on Education brief offers five ways to support student voting.
Tomorrow’s Health-Care Workers and Leaders Need Interprofessional Education
When health-care education programs train students to be good collaborators, the entire health-care system improves—and can be greater than the sum of its parts, writes physical therapy professor Norman Belleza.
Growing Career Skills in the Green House
Digital marketing students at Utah Valley University can participate in a semester-long learning lab, providing digital audits and strategies to local businesses.
Scaling Up: Michigan Invests in Talent Pipeline, Experiential Learning
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is expanding opportunities for college students to work alongside local businesses and get paid, with a focus on ease of access and equity.
Report: Young Adults From Low-Income Families Lack Career Role Models
New research from Gallup and Amazon found mentorship positively impacted young adults in their career outcomes, but professionals from low-income backgrounds were less likely to have those figures in their lives. The report offers three recommendations for potential role models.
Positive Partnership: West Virginia Colleges Partner to Keep Recent Grads In-State
A new program created by West Virginia and Marshall Universities aims to support recent graduates in establishing remote work opportunities within the state.