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Balancing books and bills: an exploration of the hidden world of student workers

SRHE

Students undertaking part-time employment, during term or during vacation periods, is not new; in fact, it has long been encouraged by careers teams to facilitate the formation of soft-skills, broaden CVs, and boost chances for graduate success in the job market. The complex nature of this question is a key motivator for our ongoing research.

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How two-way texting aids in student support and retention

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: Last spring, when the institutional effectiveness team at Moorpark College conducted student surveys and focus groups as well as data analysis to evaluate the efficacy of student communication, an issue with volume became clear. Discussions involved department needs, communication objectives and staffing capabilities.

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Study Business in the Ivy League – Expert Advice

Great College Advice

The degree requires a focus in one of three areas: Finance, Accounting and Real Estate (FARE), Hospitality Leadership (HOLD), or Services Marketing and Operations Management (SMOM). Cornell’s School of Hotel Administration offers a BS in Hotel Administration. But leadership is something one can learn in a variety of contexts.

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5 High Tech Solutions that Enable High Touch Campus Experiences

University Business

Balancing the use of technology with human interactions is a concept known as High Tech, High Touch, and was first introduced in 1982 by futurist and author John Naisbitt in his book, Megatrends: Ten New Directions Transforming Our Lives. Researcher and author Hana Ben-Shabat discusses this in her book, Gen Z 360.

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11 Effective Self-Directed Student Fundraiser Project Ideas

Experiential Learning Depot

Fundraising where students can get involved provides opportunities to build essential life skills such as marketing, communication, teamwork, budgeting, conflict management, and organizational skills. People are more likely to buy when they can see the effort put in or the service provided is student-led. Kids love fundraising!

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In a Crisis, Mum Is Not the Word

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Blog: Call to Action: Marketing and Communications in Higher Education You are the president of an institution dealing with a crisis. As a strategic consultant advising higher education clients on crisis communication, I counsel them to lead from values—to base their decisions on true authenticity. Launched by Richard W.

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Tailoring Student Services to Create Career-Ready Graduates: Changing Higher Education Podcast 153 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Kevin Grubb

The Change Leader, Inc.

16 May · Episode 155 Tailoring Student Services to Create Career-Ready Graduates 36 Min · By Dr. Drumm McNaughton Hear how Villanova University is creating career-ready graduates with approximately 94% of students being accepted into internships. Villanova typically encourages employers to pay interns.