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Anuj Shrestha for The Chronicle
Ask almost any hiring manager what their experience has been in filling positions during recent years, and they’ll tell stories of dwindling applicant pools, underwhelming résumés, and a fast-paced “candidates’ market” where they’re forced to vie with private-sector employers and their peers for top talent. Read the report.
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Connecting in the Classroom and Beyond
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What Employers Are Saying About Higher Ed
For many companies, decisions about how much education to require are not simple. -
When Building a Diverse Leadership, Emphasize Culture, Not Quotas
Colleges have many tools to create an inclusive campus culture, among them equity audits and job-specific, anti-bias education. Shaming and blaming don’t help. -
The Path From College to Career
Career offices are seeking ways to prepare students for a rapidly changing work force.
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Building Diverse Campuses: 4 Key Questions and 4 Case Studies
As colleges consider how to become more equitable and inclusive, this free report offers ideas to help guide those conversations. -
The Puzzle of Student Data
Collect and harness information about your students to make strategic and cost-effective decisions, while avoiding ethical missteps and privacy risks. -
The Path Ahead for Community Colleges
Three ways to reset and succeed.
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