The Future of Higher Education Credentials – Sean Gallagher October 24, 2017 At a time of heightened attention to how universities and colleges are preparing young people for the working world, questions about the meaning …
Classrooms, Coffee Shops and Counterfactuals – David Bills
Classrooms, Coffee Shops and Counterfactuals – David Bills November 10, 2017 David Bills is Professor of Sociology of Education and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Graduate Programs in the University of Iowa, College of …
Reframing Labor – Vanessa Sansonne
Reframing Labor – Vanessa Sansonne February 23, 2018 There is a commonly held belief that positive college student experiences are best facilitated when societal pressures of finances and work are alleviated, but this is often …
Increasing Underemployment and Decreasing Job Control – David Livingstone
Increasing Underemployment and Decreasing Job Control – David Livingstone April 20, 2018 Highly qualified professional employees are widely regarded as central strategic resources for “knowledge economies”. However, there is mounting evidence that these “knowledge workers” …
Is There a Skill Gap for Entry Level IT Positions? Andrew Weaver
Is There a Skill Gap for Entry Level IT Positions? – Andrew Weaver April 6, 2018 Some analysts maintain that inadequate worker skills are holding back industry growth. These claims are often reinforced by commentators …
The Vocational Significance of Cultural Identity – Angela Byars Winston
The Vocational Significance of Cultural Identity – Angela Byars Winston October 18, 2018 Race/ethnicity are strong predictors of educational outcomes and labor market position (Byars-Winston, Fouad & Wen, 2015). In this presentation, Professor Byars-Winston will …