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Mother of hate crime victim to speak at Appalachian convocation on diversity and erasing hate Aug 17, 2018

New Police Development Program to train the ‘policing leaders of tomorrow’ at Appalachian Aug 17, 2018

Appalachian’s Team Sunergy ties for second place in 2018 American Solar Challenge Jul 31, 2018

Racing on Solar Energy — the evolution of ROSE and Appalachian’s solar vehicle team Jun 25, 2018

Appalachian professor Dr. Steve Hageman receives Fulbright to study global warming’s effects in the polar Arctic Jun 25, 2018

Appalachian’s Joseph Gonzalez receives Excellence in Teaching Award May 23, 2018

Appalachian’s Jim Denniston named American Council on Education Fellow Mar 26, 2018

Appalachian’s SBTDC generates 14 new businesses, $10.57 million in capital Jan 24, 2018

Appalachian names newest facility Leon Levine Hall of Health Sciences Jan 24, 2018

US News & World Report includes Appalachian in ‘Best Online Programs’ Jan 24, 2018

Appalachian seeks feedback on old Watauga High School property Jan 24, 2018

Beware impersonation fraud attempts Jan 4, 2018

Appalachian named to 9th spot on Victory Media’s 2018 Military Friendly Schools Top 10 list Jan 4, 2018

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Notes

Employers Want Both Broad Knowledge and Specific Skills

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Which of the following ranges of knowledge and skills are more important for recent graduates who want to pursue advancement and long-term career success at your company?

16% - Knowledge and skills that apply to a specific field or position
29% - A range of knowledge and skills that apply to a range of fields or positions
55% - Both field-specific knowledge and skills and a broad range of knowledge and skills

Source: "Liberal Arts Graduates and Employment: Setting the Record Straight" Association of American Colleges and Universities, © 2014

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