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FERITA CARTER

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

where she served as vice president of student services. Carter earned a bachelor’s degree in industrial and systems engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology, an MPA from Auburn University at Montgomery, and a Ph.D. Ferita Carter Ferita Carter has been named interim president of Riverside City College in Riverside, Calif.,

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Nebraska college graduates fully certified Ford auto technicians

University Business

and 41 community and technical colleges across the country is helping students and the automotive industry. Ford’s Automotive Student Service Education Training or “ASSET” program enables students to complete a two-year associate degree program as certified Ford automotive technicians.

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Maximizing the value of higher education: A shift towards personalized student pathways

University Business

Students must contend with biases that reinforce gender stereotypes as well as familial and exposure biases. These biases are reflected in the lack of certain groups in several industries. Today, careers such as those in caregiving, administration and education are often emphasized to female students.

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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. Different industries have different rates of paid and unpaid internships.

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Nursing Educator Brings Talents and Skills Back to Thriving HBCU

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It’s that kind of thinking that exemplifies a “spirit of excellence” in her work, said Dr. Titilayo Evans, director of student services in the School of Nursing at NC A&T and a longtime colleague of Morris. “You cannot separate who a person is from managing their healthcare effectively."

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It may be time to rethink the college minor (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

These colleges and their certification advocates argue that certification not only readily equips students with the real-world skills to transition successfully to their first job post but also addresses many of the equity concerns colleges face by validating the idea that all forms of learning are valued, including forms of skilled labor.

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Leadership Strategies for Rebuilding Trust on Campus: Part 2

Campus Sonar

In Campus Sonar’s latest industry trends report on “ Rebuilding Trust in Higher Ed ,” we explored the gap between trust and value to understand what audiences discuss about a college degree using social intelligence. Simplify students’ access points and ensure support is integrated—help them find the connections and people they need.