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Dr. Amy Wood appointed Associate Vice Provost for Academics and Community Outreach at App State Hickory campus Mar 17, 2025

Acting Provost Specht's Remarks to Faculty Senate – Mar. 3, 2025 Mar 3, 2025

Acting Provost Specht's Remarks to Faculty Senate – Feb. 10, 2025 Feb 10, 2025

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

Pass No Credit Alternate Grading System for Undergraduate Courses Nov 16, 2020

Interim Provost Heather Norris' report to Faculty Senate Nov 13, 2020

Interim Provost Heather Norris' report to Faculty Senate - October Nov 13, 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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