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April 15, 2013 · by · in Class
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Having Your Cake and Eating It Too

  •  Nearly all those surveyed (93%) agree, “a candidate’s demonstrated capacity to think critically, communicate clearly, and solve complex problems is more important than their undergraduate major.”
  • More than nine in ten of those surveyed say it is important that those they hire demonstrate ethical judgment and integrity; intercultural skills; and the capacity for continued new learning.
  •  More than three in four employers say they want colleges to place more emphasis on helping students develop five key learning outcomes, including: critical thinking, complex problem-solving, written and oral communication, and applied knowledge in real-world settings.
  • Employers endorse several educational practices as potentially helpful in preparing college students for workplace success. These include practices that require students to a) conduct research and use evidence-based analysis; b) gain in-depth knowledge in the major and analytic, problem solving, and communication skills; and c) apply their learning in real-world settings.

Source: “IT TAKES MORE THAN A MAJOR: Employer Priorities for College Learning and Student Success.” An Online Survey Among Employers Conducted On Behalf Of The Association Of American Colleges And Universities. By Hart Research Associates.  April 10, 2013. http://www.aacu.org/leap/documents/2013_EmployerSurvey.pdf