Presentation Title
Presentation Themes
Issues and Trends in Higher Education
Presentation Type
Best Practice Presentation (45 minute presentation about a specific best practice)
Abstract
External pressures on higher education are challenging universities to focus on preparing graduates with more broadly designed curricula that contain translatable skills and include interdisciplinary knowledge. In this presentation, the process of identifying and creating new academic programs based on unique student goals and contemporary employment needs will be discussed.
Keywords
Interdisciplinary; Collaborative teaching; Curricular flexibility; Retention enhancement; Transferable learning skills
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Recommended Citation
Greenawald, Deborah A. Ph.D., RN; Thacker, Karen S. Ph.D, RN; Bradley, Samuel M. DBA; Franek, Thomas Ph.D, ATC; Porrazzo, Thomas Ph.D., ATC; and Wise, Christopher DPT, Ph.D (c), PT (2020). "Building Bridges to Enhance Degree and Career Opportunities," Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings. https://newprairiepress.org/accp/2020/trends/9
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Building Bridges to Enhance Degree and Career Opportunities
External pressures on higher education are challenging universities to focus on preparing graduates with more broadly designed curricula that contain translatable skills and include interdisciplinary knowledge. In this presentation, the process of identifying and creating new academic programs based on unique student goals and contemporary employment needs will be discussed.
