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 …
Staying In Madison
Staying in Madison As Wisconsin’s capital city, Madison tops many “best” lists, including best place to live and work, best college sports town, one of America’s safest cities, and a top green city. Visit the Destination …
Keynote: Insights from Research on Hiring Discrimination
Dr. Lauren Rivera Insights from Research on Hiring Discrimination: Implications for Career Services & College Graduates The most common reason U.S. students cite for going to college is to improve work outcomes. However, getting a …
Safety and Empowerment for Experiential Learning
Kaila Bingen, Debra Karp, Ann Friesema, & Amy Garrigan (UW-Parkside) Safety and Empowerment for Experiential Learning: Professional Behavior and Appropriate Boundaries Thousands of students engage in experiential learning every year, yet institutions …
Evolving UWM University Internship Programs
Ben Trager, Andrew Hirsh & Jasmine Salton (UW-Milwaukee) Evolving UWM University Internship Programs: A Tool for Student Development and Community Engagement Over the previous two years, the university supported internship programs at UWM have evolved …