Despite some employers expressing concern over the preparedness of new grads (see my blog, Are People Forgetting the People Skills?), a new study indicates many find graduates are “coming out well-positioned.†The Association of American Colleges and Universities reports that 65 percent of surveyed employers believe graduates have the necessary skills to succeed (Mixed Grades for Grads and Assessment). Read the rest of this entry »
Is it time to finish your degree?
If you left college prior to earning a degree, now may be the time to complete it. Several universities are tempting adults to return by offering programs geared toward nontraditional students. Read the rest of this entry »
Freshman Concerns
With the economy headed for a recession and world markets investing heavily in US concerns, it is not surprising that college student are job-focused when it comes to their education, as the article Freshmen’s Concerns About Quality, Cost at 35-Year High discusses. Read the rest of this entry »
Are People Forgetting the People Skills?
There is no doubt that students need technological skills to be successful in today’s world.
Colleges have accommodated this need by implementing courses taught in computer labs, as well as online classes and assignments. Both high school and college students are repeatedly reminded that the future of job security lies within these parameters, as does economic stability. A new survey from the Association of American Colleges suggests that despite 21st century teaching methods, tests evaluating student achievement may be closer to early 1900 tactics. Read the rest of this entry »
Helping Students Help Themselves
I think a lot about the differences between students who succeed and those who fail.
This is obviously an in-depth subject that merits much exploration. I came across an article suggesting one key factor in a college student’s success is the attention, or lack thereof, they receive from advisors. Read the rest of this entry »
How Involved Do Kids Need You To Be?
Not all freshmen embarking on their college career will succeed in earning their degree.
What are the differences between the ones who prevail and those who fall behind, and how much of a role does parental involvement play in that outcome? Many are of the belief that students see college as an opportunity to finally break free from the rules and restrictions of their youth. I recently read an article in Inside Higher Ed titled, Parental Involvement Wanted, which indicates the opposite. According to the article, a new study by the Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA reveals that plenty of college freshmen are actually happy with the amount of involvement their parents have. Surprisingly, some even want more. Read the rest of this entry »
Ten Ways to Gain Cultural Exposure Without Leaving the Country
This summer, some people are headed to foreign lands like Nepal, Peru or Tanzania. Many others are staying close to home this year for financial and other reasons. If you are staying in America this summer, there are many ways that you can bring the world to you without leaving town. Here are some suggestions: Read the rest of this entry »
Ten Steps to Landing a Summer College Internship
With snow just starting to fly in most parts of the country, summer may seem a long way off. But if you’re a college student on winter break, now is the ideal time to begin looking for an internship. There are at least two compelling reasons to pursue intern work, even if you don’t need one for a college requirement. Read the rest of this entry »
Five Things You Should Know About Coaching
Last week the International Coaches Federation (ICF), coaching’s credentialing organization, held their annual conference in Denver, Colorado. There were roughly 1,200 people from all over the United States, Japan and the UK. The coaching movement has grown over the last fifteen years into a powerful industry. As it has increased in popularity, many have wondered how coaching differs from therapy and other more traditional models of counseling. Following are some basic facts about coaching and what it offers: Read the rest of this entry »
Questions That Can Help Bring Change to Your Life
Peter Drucker once said, “Wherever you see a successful business, someone has made a courageous decision.†The same is true with people who are managing their lives, their careers, and their challenges. Many people don’t see their dreams fulfilled, their vision become a reality, because their thinking has become restricted. As my colleague, Tanya Williams says, “You can’t expect change without changing.†Following are questions that can help open your mind to a pathway of possibilities: Read the rest of this entry »