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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

Teaching and Learning Mar 1, 2021

Interim Provost Heather Norris' report to Faculty Senate Feb 8, 2021

Change in last day to drop a class Jan 27, 2021

Coronavirus Updates

Interim Provost Heather Norris' report to Faculty Senate Jan 25, 2021

Spring Faculty and Staff Meeting Jan 25, 2021

University College and the Office of General Education invite nominations for awards Jan 21, 2021

Next Gen Ed Listening Sessions Jan 20, 2021

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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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