The work-ready graduate : preparing tomorrow's workforce / Neil B. Niman, Jennifer R. Chagnon.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Niman, Neil B., 1956-

Contributor:

Chagnon, Jennifer R.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

College graduates--Employment.

Labor supply--Effect of education on.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Cham : Palgrave Macmillan, 2023.

Summary:

This book examines the tide of change facing higher education as it grapples with providing a more relevant and demonstrated value for its graduates entering the workplace. Based on their experience with the Business in Practice program they created, the authors share the rationale and practical approaches colleges and universities need to implement if they are to foster the development of a work-ready graduate. What sets the program apart are the two-credit courses crafted to take advantage of the unique knowledge and work experiences of industry professionals that complements our core curriculum. Utilizing experiential learning, the program is designed so that students can apply soft/smart skills in a progression that helps develop those capabilities that are beneficial for them and desired by employers. It is structured to bring internship-like experiences to campus, giving the vast majority of students a quality work-related experience that is impactful and relevant for todays economy. Neil B. Niman is currently the Faculty Director of the Business in Practice program at the University of New Hampshire, USA. He was previously the Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Chair of the Department of Economics where he holds a faculty appointment as Associate Professor of Economics. His previous book, The Gamification of Higher Education was also published by Palgrave Macmillan. Jennifer R. Chagnon is the Associate Director of Business in Practice at the Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics at the University of New Hampshire, USA. She earned a BA in Business Management and Studio Fine Art from Juniata College and has over 15 years of experience in higher education, including in recruitment and enrollment management, academic affairs, and academic programming.

Contents:

Introduction

The Triple-Threat Graduate

Purposeful Work

Business in Practice

Moving the Conversation Forward

Where We End Up

References

Part I The Tide of Change

Unrealized Opportunities

A Series of Unrealized Opportunities

Human Capabilities

Self-Discovery

Curriculum

Connections

Signals

Technology

A Way Forward

Work-Related Intelligences

Skills, Competencies, and Capabilities

Twenty-First-Century Skills

Storytelling: An Example

The Future of Work

Situational Awareness: An Example

Self-Discovery and Curriculum

General Education

Reimagining General Education

Key-Shaped Graduates

Experiential Learning

Cases

Simulations

Consulting Projects

Internships

Co-Op Programs

Apprenticeship Programs

Capabilities Across the Curriculum

Connections and Signals

Initiating Relationships

Specialized Programming

Alternative Credentials

Badging

e-Portfolios

A Communications Strategy

EdTech to the Rescue?

Is EdTech the Answer?

Part II Capitalizing on the Unrealized Potential

Practice-Based Learning

ISA2

Informal

Situated

Active

Applied

The Power of Guided Experiences

Turning Skills Into Work-Ready Capabilities

Situational AwarenessBeing Attentive to Ones Surroundings

StorytellingCrafting a Compelling Narrative

CollaborationWorking Collectively to Advance a Shared Purpose

InitiativeKnowing When and How to Take Action

AdaptabilityResponding to Changing Conditions and Circumstances

The Role of Practice-Based Learning

Designing Learning Experiences

Designing an Experiential Narrative: The STAR2 Approach

Learning and Developmental Goals

Example 1: Technology Procurement

Example 2: Financial Narratives

Example 3: Business Model Innovation

Constructing the Learning Experience

Example 4: Immersive Executive Experiences

The Experience Arc

Example 5: Product Licensing

Industry Professionals in the Classroom

Opportunities for Professionals in the Classroom

Recruiting Professionals

Working with Industry Professionals

Supporting the Learning Process

Creating Community

Active Learning and Encouraging Engagement

Minimum Viable Information

Guide Program

Complements Rather than Substitutes

A Practice-Based Journey

A Work-Ready Journey

Gaming the System: A Student-Centered Design Approach

The Best of All Possible Worlds

Elevated Experiences

Voice Z Digital

Creating a Complementary Curriculum

Realized Opportunities

Outcomes

Assessment Planning

Program Outcomes

Program Elements

Data and Methodology

Assessment Map

The Student Lens

The Working Professional Lens

The External Business Community Lens

Continuous Improvement

Assurance of Learning

Forces of Change

Pathways of Change

Seeds of Change

Dynamics of Change

All Aboard

Open Up the Curriculum

Craft Meaningful Experiences

Welcome Working Professionals on Campus

Create a Connected Community

Embrace Innovation

Agents of Change

References.

Notes:

Print version record.

Other Format:

ebook version :

Print version: NIMAN, NEIL B.. CHAGNON, JENNIFER R. WORK-READY GRADUATE.

ISBN:

9783031339103

303133910X

OCLC:

1389608578

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.