Edcor

MAY 24, 2016

Student loan debt is a hot topic among higher education leaders, economists and politicians. It has become an opportunity to propose quick and long-term fixes along with sweeping policy changes. More than that it is a problem that is both personal for the people who carry debt from their education and for the United States economy and society as a whole. economy as a whole.

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Edcor

APRIL 18, 2016

Americans value higher education. They believe education leads to better jobs and statistics show that people with higher education are healthier, live longer, and are more engaged in their jobs and communities. For several years Lumina Foundation Goal 2025 has been discussed, inspired changes in higher education and presented a dynamic challenge to the United States.

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Edcor

JULY 11, 2016

Nontraditional students sit in classes next to traditional students. In fact, it’s difficult to define the typical college student today. They aren’t necessarily the students living on campus. Of the 20 million students in the United States about one in 10 lives on campus. Nontraditional Student Barriers. Long term postsecondary part-time enrollment. 3. Single parent status. 7.

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Edcor

JULY 18, 2016

Higher education discussions always include the need for reform. Whether the topic is access, attainment or tuition costs, all stakeholders recognize that reforms will help students succeed, and put the US on track for increasing attainment rates. Last Monday the US House of Representatives passed five bi-partisan higher education bills to update portions of the Higher Education Act.

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DECEMBER 14, 2015

Higher education, job openings and the global economy are three components of talent supply affecting businesses today. Business leaders know that to be productive and profitable in a globally competitive economy it is important to have highly qualified employees. The problem for many employers is finding those highly qualified employees. Recent U.S. There are multiple reasons for this skills gap.

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Edcor

OCTOBER 12, 2015

Our physical, scientific, and cultural environments are constantly changing. The challenges that come with these changes can only be met with education. Education is how people learn to adapt. Now, the challenge for colleges and universities is to respond to the change to meet students’ needs. These help students advance on their educational path. Innovative Models and New Microcredentials.

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Edcor

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

The topic of higher education invites discussion about disruption and innovation, calls for problem solving about how to meet the needs of diverse student groups, and is fraught with controversy over debt and graduation rates. In spite of all this there is much to be thankful for regarding higher education. The United States higher education system. In 2013 there were 17.5 Online Education.

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Edcor

JANUARY 11, 2016

Whether new practices in higher education are labeled innovative, disruptive or alternative, one thing is certain: higher education is dynamic and the changes reach beyond the classroom. Being aware of the predictions for 2016 and watching trends in higher education presents an opportunity for businesses to be sure their tuition benefits complement current education practices.

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Since the 1950s, business leaders have embraced a variety of management techniques designed to improve employee performance. In 1999, John Doerr introduced Objectives – Key Results (OKRs) to Google, a model he first learned about at Intel, and revolutionized goal setting. Today, OKRs are a de facto standard for aligning company and individual goals.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Numerous studies show that highly engaged employees are more productive. A key element of engagement creates ownership of tasks and a sense of value. The 2015 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) “Engagement Insights” shows a similar effect with students and their education. The experiences and attitudes of engaged employees and engaged students parallel each other.

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Edcor

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

Analytics informs business decisions, policy decisions, and recently has begun playing a role in higher education decisions. Analytics involves collection and analysis of data, and it proves instrumental in helping institutions of all kinds determine best practices. This month, the consulting and research firm Ithaca S+R published the first edition of a survey about higher education issues.

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Edcor

MAY 16, 2016

Developing a growth mindset is beneficial at many levels from students in school to employees on the job and companies earning profits. The impact of growth mindset is widespread. At the college level Stanford’s College Perspectives Program teaches students about growth mindset and encourages persistence, motivation and achievement at community colleges.

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Edcor

APRIL 13, 2015

As the economy improves businesses grow and need to hire qualified employees. Often employers say that jobs go unfilled because they can’t find qualified workers and college graduates don’t have the necessary skills. The Degree Qualifications Profile (DQP) helps to bridge the gap between what students have learned in college and what employers need for their businesses. says Jamie P.

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Edcor

JUNE 1, 2015

Employers and college graduates don’t agree about how prepared the graduates are for the workforce. Generally graduates feel they are more prepared than employers, but that doesn’t mean they are really confident as they start their careers. Mentoring as part of a tuition assistance program benefits new hires as well as more experienced employees. Mentors as Model or Support.

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Employees today want more than a steady, well-paid job at a promising company. In this competitive job market, employers are finding it increasingly difficult to recruit, retain, and motivate top talent. Yet, they continue to rely on outdated employee engagement strategies that no longer work. As pressures increase from an evolving workforce, organizations from startups to enterprises must prioritize employment engagement now more than ever.

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Edcor

OCTOBER 26, 2015

Higher education is the key to individual social mobility, economic stability and security. Higher education is also the key to business development, an increased share of the global marketplace, and a stable economy and society. While education completion is the goal, the starting line is to raise higher education enrollment. For U.S. And future attainment rates are as important as current rates.

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Edcor

MARCH 9, 2015

There are many forces that are changing higher education today. Non-traditional students are becoming the norm. The majority of future jobs will require post-secondary education. Baby boomer retirements and current graduation rates are creating a future shortage of qualified workers. great disruption to higher education has been competency-based education. Dr. Michelle R. Cost-Effective Options.

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Edcor

APRIL 27, 2015

The greatest need facing businesses today is to find workers with the skills to fill the available jobs. As many as 58 percent of CEOs globally say they are concerned that the skills gap could limit their growth prospects, according to the Jobs For the Future report, “A Resource Guide to Engaging Employers.” One-third of the U.S. High Costs. Career Opportunities.

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Edcor

OCTOBER 5, 2015

There was a lot of attention the past week on the “Gallup-Purdue Index 2015 Report Great Jobs, Great Lives. The Relationship Between Student Debt, Experiences and Perceptions of College Worth.” The report presents statistics that show graduates’ perceptions of whether or not their college degree is worth the cost. With the U.S. Gallup-Purdue statistics show that the odds are 1.6 Students were 1.5

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AUGUST 24, 2015

Reports come on a regular basis from every sector of American business about the skills gap and the brain drain. Business owners say baby boomers are retiring and taking their skills and knowledge with them. Hiring managers says that higher education isn’t giving college graduates the skills they need. It’s not that job candidates were totally unqualified.

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Edcor

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Oliver Wendell Holmes said, “One’s mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions.” This poet, philosopher and professor’s words can also apply to institutions. The idea of competency-based education is changing higher education. And it will never be the same as it was. The idea of competency-based education is quickly becoming a tangible practice.

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Edcor

OCTOBER 19, 2015

Last week the U.S. Education Department announced an experiment related to innovations in education. Through the EQUIP experiment, Title-IV eligible schools will be able to award some federal financial aid to students. The college and university accreditors also have to approve the arrangements. Partnership Programs have Immediate Impact. EQUIP Meets Need for On-going Education.

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Edcor

APRIL 6, 2015

Businesses continually need qualified employees. Graduates need meaningful employment in businesses where they can use their newly acquired skills and education. Yet often these two groups can’t meet each other’s needs. Collaboration between higher education institutions and businesses can close this gap which is how the U.S. will maintain a strong workforce and economy. link]. link]. link]. link].

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JULY 6, 2015

When an employee takes a class, finishes the coursework, works on a final project or takes an exam, the learning experience isn’t really over. What happens next has the power to reinforce the learning. Bloom’s taxonomy, well known to educators, is a hierarchy of learning steps. The first step is knowledge. Having employees acquire new knowledge is good.

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Edcor

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

The word sustainable applies to everything from agriculture to zoos. The idea of maintaining and preserving informs practices in every facet of our lives. The concept of “sustainable change” presents a challenge for continued growth and redefinition, especially when it is applied to higher education. Sustainable change in higher education has far reaching impacts. We can do better.”

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Edcor

MARCH 23, 2015

The drive and energy of the largest generation is going to have a strong impact on business. The generation that will fill the new jobs and the needs of businesses is the technology-connected, largest, most diverse, most educated, innovation-seeking Millennials. By 2025 Millennials will make up 75 percent of the workforce. Culture of Teamwork. link]. Support and Appreciation. Innovative Thinking.

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Edcor

MARCH 2, 2015

Post-secondary training and higher education is a $1.1 trillion dollar a year venture that involves colleges, universities, government agencies and business. Each of these stakeholders is part of a system that intertwines to educate and train the workforce crucial to economic growth and development. Today, obtaining a degree doesn’t mean that workers have completed their education. pdf ).

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JULY 20, 2015

Today’s fast-paced business environment and global marketplace demand speed and agility. Businesses need to be able to respond to demands – or even better be creative enough to foresee changes. company’s ability to adapt or lead depends on its ability to bring out the best in each employee and employees’ collaboration in the workplace. link]. link].

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Edcor

JULY 13, 2015

As the use of technology and engineering increases in our daily lives, it’s only natural that business and industry world-wide will need more technology workers. Bureau of Labor Statistics says that STEM jobs are projected to increase to nine million jobs by 2022, an increase of one million jobs. To fill these jobs the U.S. needs a larger supply of STEM workers. 2013 U.S. population. percent to 19.5

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Edcor

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

By Adrienne Way, Edcor CEO. Now that the new school year is in full swing, the excitement of setting goals, achievement and moving forward is at its height. For many of today’s college students this excitement often means starting school again and picking up the pieces of where their education stopped previously. They are juggling work, family responsibilities and school as they acquire new skills to advance in their careers. The 2011 US Census Report shows that 20 percent of students work full-time, and more than half of those who do not work full-time still put in 20 or more hours a week.

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Edcor

AUGUST 31, 2015

The economic recovery is good news for business, the US economy in general, and for individual job seekers. The economy added 250,000 jobs per month in 2014 and has continued adding jobs in 2015 at the rate of 200,000 per month. Most of these jobs have been “good Jobs” that pay more than $53,000 per year for full-time workers, and offer benefits. million good jobs created, 2.8

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Edcor

MAY 5, 2015

Adults decide to seek higher education because they believe it will improve their lives and increase their sense of well-being. According to Gallup research 74 percent of Americans believe that higher education will give them a better life and 73 percent believe it is necessary to get a good job. Employees want to be valued. Jones/NCTI White Paper “What Gap? Personal contact creates engagement.

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Edcor

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

The workforce at most businesses today consists of representative of three different generations, from baby boomers to millennials. Each generation has distinctive traits and needs, but among these differences there is one common factor. Every worker can benefit from higher education and increased training. And business will benefit from providing education for each generation in the workplace.

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Edcor

JUNE 15, 2015

Change is the biggest constant today. Market demands change. Methods of production change. Methods of service delivery change. In the global economy businesses are at the point where, to implement these changes, employee skills need to change also. Employees will need continual education and lifelong learning will be the norm. For children learning is natural.

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Edcor

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Predicted worker shortages, current employees and company strategic plans are all intertwined and impact business stability, growth and development. This makes developing and maintaining a qualified workforce a top priority for businesses. These numbers create a sense of urgency. Businesses must meet the challenges of continued economic growth and the oncoming worker shortage with a strategic plan.

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