20th-Century Higher Ed Is Out of Sync with Today's Economy

Wednesday, October 28, 2015 | 12:40PM–1:30PM | Meeting Room 231-232
Session Type: Professional Development
The average student loan debt is $33,000, and the underemployment rate for recent college graduates is 44%. Please join Jeff Selingo, author of College Unbound, as he addresses the challenges facing students today as they grapple with embarking on a college education. Learn how institutions can help students navigate their time in school so they are prepared for the jobs of tomorrow.


Outcomes: Understand issues around the skills gap * Identify specifics from your commercial counterparts that will assist in bolstering your institution's employment rates * Bring actionable ideas back to campus

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