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Update on App State's Quality Enhancement Plan May 10, 2022

Leadership Announcement: Dean of the Walker College of Business Apr 4, 2022

App State's Dr. Reeves Shulstad receives 2022 UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award Mar 25, 2022

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

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

Information for students about class schedules and resources Jan 13, 2021

New Procedure for requesting approval for international travel while on leave (OCSA or other forms of leave) Dec 18, 2020

CAE Spring 2021 Programming & Resources Dec 17, 2020

Reminder: Pass/no credit and Withdrawal Policies Dec 15, 2020

Interim Provost Heather Norris' report to Faculty Senate Dec 7, 2020

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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