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.
The current model of higher education gives credit only if and when a learner reaches the end of the journey. It’s a broken system that hardly works even for traditional learners who enter college right after high school.
Confidence in the higher education system has dropped by double-digit numbers among all groups, except for Democrats, who were one point shy, Gallup found.
Students, families and alumni say their satisfaction in higher education has risen. However, institutions should prioritize listening and acting on feedback.
