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These 3 friction points are killing connections between higher ed and employers

University Business

According to Pew Research in 2016, 29% of Americans thought a traditional four-year degree did not prepare students for a well-paying job in today’s economy. One way higher education can help employers develop an environment that fosters growth is by embracing continuing education opportunities.

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Oklahoma cooperative extension service: Family and consumer sciences

EAB

Blogs Oklahoma cooperative extension service: Family and consumer sciences January 31, 2023 Gina Peek Associate Dean, Extension Engagement and Continuing Education, Oklahoma State University The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB. Resources Boyer, E.

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Costs and Benefits of Adding 30-units to Accounting Students' Requirements for Licensure as a CPA

Higher Ed Ethics Watch

Recent changes in the laws in many states have moved to a bifurcated system in which students must have 120 credit hours of college education to sit for the CPA exam and 150 credit hours (225 for quarter schools) to be licensed as a CPA. 2015 – 2016. 2016 – 2017. 2015-2016 through. Future Research. 2014 – 2015.

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Strategic Adaptation in Higher Education: Navigating 2024 and Beyond: Embracing Transformation and Resilience in Higher Education Business Models

The Change Leader, Inc.

For example, according to the College Board, in 2016, 70% of all high school seniors (traditional-age students) went to college. These range from physical resources, like real estate and facilities, to intellectual property and research capabilities. Fast forward to 2022, only 62% of graduating seniors attended college.

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Navigating President Turnover: Higher Ed Leadership Challenges: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 169 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. William E. “Brit” Kirwan

The Change Leader, Inc.

Kirwan is the past chair of, among other boards, the American Council for Higher Education, the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities, the American Association of Colleges & Universities, the Business Higher Education Forum, and the National Research Council Board on Higher Education and Workforce.

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Embracing a New Model for Higher Ed Governance Part 5: Board Improvement: Building a Culture of Continuous Board Improvement and Accountability

The Change Leader, Inc.

NACD published its Blue Ribbon Commission on Building the Strategic-Asset Board report in 2016, and it identifies the need for the board to align its skill sets and processes with the institution’s strategy development. After the board has met and decided is not the time to air personal views about the decision.