Reading Time: 4 minutesBetween 2005 and 2015, colleges and universities saw a 35% increase in the number of nontraditional students aged 25 to 34. By 2020, that figure is predicted to increase to 46%. Motivated by the lasting pangs of the recent recession—which impacted those without college degrees particularly hard—people across the country are going back to school. […]
Reading Time: 5 minutesWhether you’re offering a new course, reworking an existing one or just getting started in your higher education instruction, the college syllabus is an invaluable tool that helps both you and your students have a successful semester. With a comprehensive syllabus, you can provide all the necessary information students need to for your class—while making […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesKatie Montgomery is the former executive manager of Marketing Content at Cengage. She’s got a passion for animal rescue and loves providing content to help make teaching life a little easier for faculty. According to research, only 41% of traditional degree graduates believe their college degree signals that they have the skills employers need, […]
Reading Time: 5 minutesWe know that when it comes to preparing students for the challenges they face after graduation, instructors are constantly on the lookout for new perspectives that can help empower their lessons. Considering fewer than half of college seniors feel ready to graduate, we set out to explore the unique experiences and challenges when they were […]
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGetting a job: it’s top of mind for most soon-to-be graduates. However, to get that job, students need to enter the workforce with the skills employers want. But how closely are the skills your students have—or think they have—aligned with what employers are really looking for? 73% of employers said it was very or somewhat […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis post originally appeared on BizCommBuzz. We’ve all had to stifle eye rolls when students ask about a due date or reading assignment, silently thinking IT’S ON THE SYLLABUS! But perhaps our students avoid our course bibles because they have become dated or resemble the small print on contracts or user agreements that nearly everybody skips over. […]
Reading Time: 4 minutesPersonal brand is a buzzword used across industries and accompanied by a variety of definitions. Historically, the term “branding” has been used to describe how companies and products differentiate themselves from their competitors. However, in today’s digital world, personal branding has become a part of our daily lives—helping us showcase our individuality, professionalism, experience and […]
Reading Time: 5 minutesAuthor: Stephen Thomas While the affordability issue in higher education is nothing new, it is often considered a problem exclusive to four-year institutions. According to recent studies however, this is not the case. More than half of all community colleges in the U.S. are reportedly too expensive for low-income students. What’s even more surprising? Nearly three out […]
