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COVID Classroom Policies Aug 25, 2021

Class Syllabus Policies Aug 12, 2021

Faculty Notification: Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) May 11, 2021

Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris named Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor at App State May 10, 2021

Dr. Caroline Smith named App State winner of 2021 UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award Apr 27, 2021

Interim Provost Heather Norris' report to Faculty Senate Apr 26, 2021

Pass/No Credit decision for Spring 2021 Apr 21, 2021

App State higher education professor helps create, co-directs Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges Apr 15, 2021

App State leads nation in certified teachers for 5th consecutive year Apr 15, 2021

Update regarding free speech and expression on campus Apr 13, 2021

Interim Provost Heather Norris' report to Faculty Senate Apr 12, 2021

General Education Listening Sessions Mar 18, 2021

Interim Provost Heather Norris' report to Faculty Senate Mar 1, 2021

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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