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Dr. Neva J. Specht appointed App State executive vice chancellor and provost Apr 25, 2025

2025 Campus Budget Briefings — presentations posted Apr 24, 2025

Reminder: 2025 Campus Budget and Strategic Initiatives Briefings are Tuesday, April 22 Apr 16, 2025

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

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

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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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