Economic, technological, and social volatility will only intensify. As the future of work remains unpredictable, adaptability is non-negotiable. Students deserve training, equipping them for lifelong employability, not just first jobs.
Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education predicts current elementary and middle school students to be less prepared for postsecondary education workforce pipeline planning. Here are five recommendations to limit the consequences.
College leaders should be hard-pressed to understand which state institutions are ensuring their transfer students' success, considering one in five students entering public four-year institutions is a community college transfer.
National interest in revitalizing a domestic manufacturing industry related to microchip technology and AI has created an opportunity for higher education to strengthen its value proposition at the two-year, four-year and postgraduate level.
Bad news for bosses: Those who frequently consider communication one-way down the chain of command are less likely to succeed in the brave new world of business.
With more employers emphasizing workers who can think critically and problem-solve, forward-thinking institutions are adapting new and emerging fields of study that better equip graduates with career-focused skills.
While market professionals identified major skill gaps among graduates, more than 80% believe they are prepared to succeed in entry-level positions and advance in the company, according to the AAC&U.
First-generation students are prone to fall behind in higher education and beyond, prompting colleges, universities and related organizations to recognize their struggles and alleviate them.
ACE believes the kind of research and output coming out of today's postsecondary institutions deserves a richer structure that services institutions' missions more justly.
