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A new study by the the Association of American Colleges and Universities’ finds that employers believe a liberal education – or preparation for more than a specific job — provides knowledge and skills that are important for career success. In the report, “How College Contributes to Workforce Success: Employer Views on What Matters Most,” employers […]
On Thursday, the Senate Higher Education Committee heard testimony regarding the impact COVID-19 continues to have on New Jersey’s higher education institutions. State leaders including Dr. Jonathan Holloway, president of Rutgers University-New Brunswick, Dr. Ali Houshmand, president of Rowan University, and Dr. Joseph Marbach, president of Georgian Court University and others testified during the hearing. Significant reductions in tuition-related income, housing, and dining, combined with the cost of increased […]
A new report by Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce finds that workers with less education can earn the same as or more than workers with more education, and that a college graduate’s return on their educational investment varies widely by major and institution. The report, “Buyer Beware: First-Year Earnings and Debt for […]
On Thursday, NJBIA testified in support of legislation that would grant immunity from liability to institutions of higher education and certain employees for damages resulting from COVID-19. But in speaking before the Assembly Higher Education Committee, NJBIA Vice President of Government Affairs Ray Cantor also sought amendments to bill A-4408 to broaden its reach to […]
Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday announced career and training schools in New Jersey can reopen on July 1, subject to protocols set by agencies responsible for oversight. However, the delay could leave training schools’ students at a disadvantage when it comes to getting jobs. As Frank Preston, president of ACI Medical & Dental School in […]
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