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As a computer science transfer student from India, I can personally vouch for the university's commitment to holistic education. The curriculum went beyond just technical skills. The diverse environment and well-rounded courses helped me develop strong communication and interpersonal skills, which are crucial for success in today's workforce. This focus on preparing graduates for the real world aligns perfectly with what Forbes highlights about "New Ivies." #NewIvy #HolisticEducation #Badgers On, Wisconsin! #ProudBadger #NewIvyGraduate What are your thoughts on the 'New Ivy' concept?

Recent trends in higher education indicate a significant shift in the perception of Ivy League institutions. Employers are increasingly favoring graduates from other elite universities, referred to as the "NEW Ivies." This change is driven by a desire for graduates who possess both cultural and professional fit, as well as strong standardized test scores. University of Florida (UF) has been recognized by Forbes as one of the top public "new Ivies" due to its ability to produce highly employable graduates. Some of the new Ivy names: Georgia Tech, UIUC, University of Texas, Austin, Boston College, Vanderbilt University, University of Southern California, Georgetown, Emory. About this development:  https://lnkd.in/gpV_t8_H https://lnkd.in/g6D4DRkW https://lnkd.in/gwK64CDA Forbes University of Florida University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Georgia Institute of Technology Vanderbilt University University of Maryland Emory University Georgetown University

Research shows that getting a college degree pays off. Research also shows, however, that where that degree came from can make a huge difference in the payoff that a graduate receives, especially if they attended an Ivy Plus college. #GreatCollegeAdvice #HigherEd #EliteColleges #IvyPlusColleges

🎓 Education is the key to success. A recent Georgetown report shows that by 2031, 72% of US jobs will require credentials beyond high school. Jamie Merisotis reminds high school graduates to "get all the education they can." Great insights! #HigherEducation #CareerSuccess

The problem is higher education doesn’t train its students on how to get into successful careers. Instead, it teaches them how to become lifetime academics so it can keep using them as cheap labor. This is why so many PhDs, EdDs and other highly educated professionals are getting paid one-third of what they’re worth for doing 3 times the work of those outside of academia. And very few speak up about it. Some top quotes from the article: “The 4,000 or so degree-granting institutions of higher learning in America don’t tend to operate like businesses, which must adapt or die. Instead, a typical college is motivated to remain the same, operating through structures that are rare outside higher education. Thus the ever-swelling prices and worrying attrition rate. In the meantime, colleges have tended to resist the spread of online learning, artificial intelligence, and other technologies that might bring them new opportunities.” “Because the risks that people are willing to take are not risks that endanger themselves. They’re willing to be controversial within their disciplines. They’re not willing to take risks that would endanger, say, the institution of tenure itself.” “Institutions that were much less elite began to feel as if they needed to emulate what Harvard was doing or what Princeton was doing, or what Williams was doing. Even other elite ones! Look at what’s happening at the University of Chicago, which is one of the richest institutions in the world, and it ran a quarter-billion-dollar annual deficit last year. And when asked why, they might say, well, you know, we need to compete with Harvard. We need to compete with Stanford. It really does nothing to serve the public good. Nothing.” “The reality that higher education is failing to address its most pressing and important problems: It’s too expensive, and, outside the world of elite institutions, it’s woefully ineffective at getting students to completion.” Things in academia are only going to get worse. Funding continues to decline. Fewer students are enrolling due to outrageous tuition fees. Donors are stepping back. What is all of this leading to? Panic. Worse outcomes. If you have a PhD or any higher education degree, the time to leave academia is now, not later. #jobsearch #careerdevelopment #careers #resumes #negotiating #gethired #jobtips #phd #phds #postdoc #postdocs #phdlife #phdchat #phdjobs #phdcareers #phdstudents #phdstudent #cheekyscientist

A Gallup poll from almost a decade ago highlighted major problems in higher education in their role of preparing graduates for the workplace and the world. Not much has changed since. "A whopping 96% of chief academic officers at higher education institutions say their institution is 'very or somewhat' effective at preparing students for the world of work." "Gallup found that a mere 14% of Americans strongly agree that college graduates are well-prepared for success in the workplace." "And barely one in 10 (11%) business leaders strongly agree that college graduates have the skills and competencies that their workplaces need." It's no wonder then that, without substantial change, enrollments have declined by over 10% in the last decade while tuition has amazingly increased by over 40%. It's time to try something better. Building on alternative models in Germany and England, Polymath University leverages the latest science on creativity and complex problem solving, and will deliver an education for less than the average cost of a public university. https://lnkd.in/eEN-_P-W #highereducation #makecollegebetter #college #university #polymath #collegesanduniversities

It’s no surprise to see colleges and universities continuously reprioritizing their majors to align with the job market’s evolving demands. Programs with the highest demand from employers and the greatest earning potential are increasingly at the forefront of academic offerings. It’s encouraging to witness education adapting and thriving—truly a positive sign of resilience and responsiveness. What are your thoughts on this trend? #highereducation #collegesanduniversities #studentsuccess

Earlier this month, the The Wall Street Journal released its 2024 College Rankings. As part of this, they announced a large – and important – shift in their methodology: expanding the importance of student outcomes.   A day earlier, the The New York Times featured an excellent article by Paul Tough that examined the value of a college degree today and why, for certain career paths, college-degree holders are experiencing a weakening advantage in terms of wealth accumulation.   To fix a broken higher education system, we must start by changing the way we measure success. Both articles highlight the crucial turning point we have reached and the need for change.   In the United States, the prestige and credibility of colleges are still too often driven by an institution’s reputation, wealth and its exclusivity in admitting students. Universities are rarely held accountable for their impact on driving student success in the workforce.   Institutions should be evaluated based on the impact they have in providing education for employment – offering learning opportunities that help individuals acquire the skills and competencies needed to secure employment and advance in their careers.   Simultaneously, we must continue to advocate for greater optionality in education. A college degree will continue to be a valued path for a number of careers, but there are scenarios in which skills training and certification programs can offer opportunities for those where a traditional degree program does fit their lives, budgets or other circumstances.   Overall, as an education system, we need to do better.   We must create a system that works for students and employers and helps us fill the growing number of labor gaps we see in our workforce today. At Cengage Group, this is our primary focus – to assist all learners in finding success and achieving their dreams.  #highereducation #jobs #workforce