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Fall 2018 Exams, Managing Weather Challenges and Related Dec 7, 2018

Updates from the Honors College Nov 26, 2018

Appalachian State University Deans at Middle Fork Academy in November 2018.

Appalachian State University Deans at Middle Fork Academy Nov 26, 2018

Exploring Initiatives to Provide a Seamless Pathway for Students Nov 19, 2018

Appalachian named among nation’s top colleges and universities by 4 recognized national publications Oct 12, 2018

Campus sustainability efforts at Appalachian are a ‘win-win-win,’ garner Appalachian top rankings from AASHE and SIERRA magazine Oct 12, 2018

First class graduates from Appalachian Police Academy Sep 20, 2018

The students are in the house! Appalachian welcomes students on first day of classes Sep 20, 2018

Organizational change expert Dr. Damon A. Williams offers three-day residency at Appalachian Sep 20, 2018

Appalachian faculty and staff excellence 'singled out' at fall semester meeting Sep 20, 2018

Dr. Jeff Vahlbush with Wilson Scholar Sep 14, 2018

Founders Plaza Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Sep 6, 2018

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

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