By Sharon H. Bob, Ph.D., Higher Education Specialist, Powers Pyles Sutter and Verville, PC
The following Washington career college news brief is a summary of important higher education news originating from Washington D.C.
By Nancy L. Jones, Senior Director of Student Affairs, Graham Nott, Vice President – Academic Affairs and Koula Foura, Student Affairs Manager, Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.
Concorde Career Colleges found in talking to employers that they were struggling to find employees who not only possessed the knowledge to do the job but also had the soft skills necessary to succeed. Concorde recognized this challenge and took steps to further developed soft skills delivery within their curriculum.
Interview with Dr. Richard Vedder, Distinguished Professor of Economics Emeritus, Ohio University
Economist and professor Dr. Richard Vedder believes the career college sector will survive if it keeps its customer satisfaction focus, but recommends schools reach out more to educate politicians.
By Andy Kelley, Founder and CEO, ESM Digital
Your website and its content have the power to enroll more students. If you want to show up on page one of a Google search in 2019, optimize what you own and activate content as the inquiry channel it has the potential to be.
By Jen Spurlin, Corporate Director of Education and John Hanson, Regional Director of Operations, Pima Medical Institute
A look at how Pima Medical Institute utilizes strategic community partnerships to further its mission to improve people’s lives by providing the best value in medical career education.
By Wallace K. Pond, Ph.D., President, Khawarizmi International College and CEO, Khawarizmi Holding Company
It is true that some number, and maybe a large number, of institutions will not survive the next ten to twenty years and fewer still will truly thrive. Fortunately, there is an emerging model for both surviving and thriving, which a growing number of enlightened colleges and universities are slowly adopting.
By Brian Willett, Owner, Brian Willett Group/Admissions Advantage
First impressions matter in life and on the job. Be sure your institution is creating a great first impression with new hires by following these 12 steps.
By Benjamin Franklin
Now in these modern times, antagonists to the for-profit sector have lifted a new banner under which to march – the nonprofit conversion.