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University of Phoenix and Emsi Collaborate to Map Skills Taught in the Classroom to Those Desired by Today’s Workplace and Built into Degree Curriculum | Business
PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sep 11, 2021– University of Phoenix is participating in the SHRM Conference, West Hall, Booth #12063, and highlighting a strategic collaboration with Emsi, a leader in labor market analysis, that changes the way we think about higher education and its connections to careers. Focused on instilling “skills-based learning” in graduates, the University of Phoenix is actively using workplace data and insights to link program coursework to the types of skills employers indicate they are seeking. “Helping students understand how their learning connects to desired employee skills is the new frontier in higher education,” said Bob Hieronymus, vice president … Read more
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SOCHE, Dayton Foodbank collaborate to feed veterans struggling with food insecurity
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE) partnered with community organizations to help veterans fight food insecurity during the pandemic. In 2015, SOCHE collaborated on a system of organizations called VetsLink to help connect former military members to resources. One of those resources, said Cassie Barlow, president of SOCHE, is consistent food access for veterans and their families. READ NEXT: Miami Valley man honors wife’s legacy by contributing to local ‘Greenehouse’ “So what we did was we reached out to the Bob Woodruff Foundation and we applied for a grant specifically for food insecurity for … Read more
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Office of Victim Assistance, CUPD collaborate on new embedded position | CU Boulder Today
A new position on campus aims to provide support and resources to students who find themselves victims of crimes or other traumatic events. Anna Brennan is embedded in the CU Police Department while rostered in the Office of Victim Assistance (OVA). In her position, which started in June 2021, Anna offers “in-the-moment emotional support for people impacted by traumatic experiences,” even responding onscene after an incident. From there, she can work with officers and victims, providing an empathetic ear, informing victims of their rights and connecting them to OVA and other community resources for longer-term support. Anna Brennan, left, interacts … Read more
