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August 28, 2019 | In Classroom, Departmental / Program, Teaching

Eight Career Readiness Competencies

Consider integrating activities and assignments into your curriculum that will teach students eight Career Readiness Competencies. These could also be incorporated into other communications or major activities outside of the classroom, e.g. business club, social work club, etc… Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Exercise sound reasoning to analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems. The individual is […]

May 14, 2019 | In Culture, Departmental / Program, Division, Higher Ed, Institutional, Resources

Break Down Departmental Silos

When one thinks of silos, the image is of a large cement structure; however, today’s silos are more of an image of grain bins connected by towers and catwalks between a cluster of bins. Perhaps a better way to think of this recommendation is not that we need to break down the silos, but instead […]

April 10, 2019 | In Classroom, Culture, Departmental / Program, Higher Ed, Institutional, Resources, Teaching

Increased External Learning for All Programs

NWC must continue to establish strong, enduring, and multifaceted relationships with regional businesses and organizations. These relationships can take many forms such as responding to a local educational or research need; collaborating to reinvigorate civic culture; partnering to create mutually beneficial programs; and developing experiential learning opportunities. Increasing these relationships will enhance students’ educational experience and offer needed assistance to […]