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The Connection Between Education and Career Growth
Source Ever notice how often people debate whether formal education is still worth the cost in a world where so many skills can be picked up online? Rising tuition, shifting job markets, and the constant flood of online courses and bootcamps have led many to question whether a degree carries the same influence it once did. Some argue that practical experience and certifications now carry more weight, while others point out that data still shows degree holders typically earn more over their lifetimes and enjoy better job security. At the same time, the workforce is changing faster than ever, with technology and remote work reshaping which roles and skills stay…
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JK Moving Tips Help Make College Move-Ins Successful
STERLING, Va. (July 25, 2023)—One of the biggest logistical events many families will face is moving their college bound students into dorms or other college housing. With 16 million students heading back to college this fall, many families are facing the excitement and stress of change. JK Moving Services, the nation’s largest independently owned moving and storage company, has a list of tips to help make the move easier for college-bound kids and their families. “With more than 40 years moving experience, we have background helping students as well as universities prepare for move-in days. Based on our learnings, we wanted to share great ways to make college moves less stressful as your student heads to…
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ACTA Delivers New Guidance for Assuring a Successful College President Search
ACTA Delivers New Guidance for Assuring a Successful College President Search Washington, DC—The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) has released a new guide by Robert C. Dickeson, entitled Assuring a Successful College President Search: An ACTA Guide to Presidential Search, Screening, and Selection. One of the most important duties of college governing boards is to select the university president. According to a study by the American Council on Education, the average tenure of a college president is now under six years, 2.6 years less than in 2006. While there are many factors at play in the shortening of presidential tenures, in many instances, the problem stems from an inadequate fit between trustees’…
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