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Hard Facts About Soft Skills

Dr. Amanda Opperman, Director of Competency-Based Solutions, Wonderlic, Inc.
Job seekers struggle to get noticed among the thousands of candidates who have the same training and certifications. Learn how data from a recent nationwide survey of employers can equip job seekers, educators, and employers with the data, tools and resources necessary to understand and close the soft skills gap.

Veteran Alumni Report Positive Experiences at Proprietary Institutions According to New Survey

The Future of Career Education

By Wallace K. Pond, Ph.D.
Institutions that find a way to offer shorter, cheaper, high quality programs and credentials that lead directly to good employment opportunities, will be in high demand over the next several years as we work our way out of an economic depression and transition to the next normal in post-secondary education.

Veteran Alumni Report Positive Experiences at Proprietary Institutions According to New Survey

Wired for College: How Digital Natives are Changing Higher Education

By Diana J. Martin, PhD, Professor, Keiser University Graduate School, Director of the KU Teaching and Learning Program
“Digital Natives,” the term describing those who since birth have been immersed in a world shaped by technology, describes the majority of today’s college students.

Veteran Alumni Report Positive Experiences at Proprietary Institutions According to New Survey

The 2016 Higher Education Benchmarks

A Keypath Education White Paper Reprinted with Permission
Keypath Education has released its second annual higher education benchmarks to provide institutions with current trends and sector metrics. The report not only covers enrollment, marketing and conversion trends, but also delves into the top academic programs, social media usage and more specifics.

Veteran Alumni Report Positive Experiences at Proprietary Institutions According to New Survey

Veteran Alumni Report Positive Experiences at Proprietary Institutions According to New Survey

By Rachel Tripp, Director of Communications, Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU)
A survey, conducted by Hanover Research on behalf of Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU), aimed to help the organization and policymakers learn more about the needs and outcomes of veteran students and veteran alumni who attended a proprietary institution. Respondents reported positive experiences at proprietary institutions in relation to preparation for future success.

Data Shows Career Colleges Fare Well When Compared to Public and Nonprofit Sectors

Bouncing Forward: A Study of Career Colleges and their Resilience

By Dr. Kathryn Fox Frisbie, Vice President, MMI Consulting/MMI Placement Verification
This research measured the organizational resilience of 65 independent career colleges to determine if resilience was linked to the enrollment fluctuations common in this sector from 2010 through 2012. Actionable recommendations are provided for college leaders to build up their resilience.

Veteran Alumni Report Positive Experiences at Proprietary Institutions According to New Survey

Human Work in the Age of Smart Machines – A Book Review

By Dr. Wallace E. Boston, Jr., President Emeritus, American Public University System
After reading a short blurb about “Human Work in the Age of Smart Machines,” by Lumina CEO Jamie Merisotis, Boston was skeptical that anyone would be able to make an argument that the number of jobs will increase as AI continues to be embraced by more and more companies. After reading and rereading “Human Work,” Boston continues to be a skeptic, but is more of a believer in the methodology proposed by Mr. Merisotis.

Veteran Alumni Report Positive Experiences at Proprietary Institutions According to New Survey

Should Your Campus Bookstore Sell Books?

By Stuart Grinell, Vice President of Business Development and Ande Jenkins, Senior Director of Business Development, Ambassador Education Solutions
The landscape of the campus bookstore is changing as students look to other sources to purchase print and digital course materials at the best price possible. Yet this doesn’t mean the demise of this on-campus hub, but rather an opportunity to reposition the store itself.

Veteran Alumni Report Positive Experiences at Proprietary Institutions According to New Survey

Attracting and Engaging Students in Today’s Environment

By Carol Aslanian, Founder and President, Aslanian Market Research, EducationDynamics
EducationDynamics surveyed over 3,000 current and prospective students over the course of 2020 to measure the demands and preferences of today’s online and post-traditional students, and how they are shifting.

Veteran Alumni Report Positive Experiences at Proprietary Institutions According to New Survey