The success of an institution hinges on its ability to meet the evolving needs of today's workforce. Many may need to reassess their academic programs to better support soft skills.
A new multimedia model for case studies powered by AI could transform business school classes and offer more engaging learning experiences. Even better: I'm no longer required to assess students by grading a stack of papers.
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.
Colleges racing to evolve their academic programs may be overlooking critical thinking, an essential skill students need to survive an ever-shifting marketplace driven by employer expectations and evolving tech trends.
A report by Momentive found that students believe AI renders their critical thinking skills obsolete, echoing similar alarms other professionals have sounded about the powerful technology.
