As more students opt for an online-only degree, it is essential that colleges work to strengthen the intersection of career development and education. In order to ensure students graduate with applicable skills, the career-services office shouldn't just be a place students visit during their final semester.
The Chronicle'sThe Post-Pandemic College introduces tips on how your college can emphasize career preparation as part of the student experience, from first-year advisers acting as both career coach and academic guide, to helping students choose courses that fit their long-term career interests.
Enrollment:Colleges are facing increased challenges to survive in a hyper-competitive recruitment race, according toCornell B. LeSane II, the vice president for enrollment and dean of admissions at Allegheny College.
The Academic Enterprise:Futurist and senior scholar at Georgetown University Bryan Alexander predicts a bumpy ride that could include intensive campus testing for Covid-19, heavier teaching burdens, college closures, and possible layoffs.
The Student Experience:Gen Z has been deeply affected by the pandemic and the national reckoning over racial violence as they face a tough job market and increased mental-health issues, as explored with higher-education reporterKarin Fischer.
The Business Models of Colleges: The pandemic gives academe the push it needs to plan for a more sustainable future, as argued by Rick Staisloff, founder of the consulting firm rpk GROUP.
