Advancing Student Employability Through Higher Education - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798369305218

Verlag: IGI Global, 2024

Inhaltsangabe

The global skills gap and labor market disruptions pose a significant challenge for organizations worldwide. Higher education struggles to bridge the mismatch between skills taught in academia and those demanded by employers, hindering organizations in an era of heightened competition. Advancing Student Employability Through Higher Education offers a comprehensive solution to address this issue. Edited by Bryan Christiansen and Angela Even, this publication brings together innovative research and insights from employers and employees, serving as a valuable resource for academic scholars seeking the latest research on employer requirements in an era of increasing global hyper-competition. Covering topics like industry-academia collaboration, educational innovation, learning analytics, and educational artificial intelligence (AI), the book provides practical strategies and innovative approaches to bridge the gap between academic instruction and real-world organizational needs. It equips students with the skills and qualifications necessary to thrive in today's global economy through case studies, online learning effectiveness, and training evaluation. By leveraging the expertise of renowned scholars and industry practitioners, the book enhances understanding of the intricate dynamics of the workforce. It empowers scholars, graduate students, and higher education professionals to navigate the evolving needs of organizations, fostering success for individuals and organizational growth in an increasingly competitive landscape.

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Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

Bryan Christiansen is an Adjunct Business Professor at Southern New Hampshire University and the Chief Executive Officer of the management consultancy, Soluvex, LLC in New Mexico, USA. He is currently Editor-in-Chief of the IGI Global Book Series, Advances in Digital Crime, Forensics, and Cyber Terrorism as well as Advances in Psychology, Mental Health, and Behavioral Studies. Christiansen is fluent in Chinese, Japanese, and Spanish, and is currently learning Russian. He has presented at several universities in other countries including Oxford University in the United Kingdom. He earned an MBA from Capella University and a BS in Marketing from the University of the State of New York. Christiansen’s extensive travels around the world since 1973 have enabled him to produce 50 Reference books on a variety of subjects ranging from cultural studies and higher education to international business and organizational sociology. Over 70 percent of these publications have become Scopus- and/or Web of Science-indexed.

Angela M. Even is an adjunct professor in business at Purdue University Global and Southern New Hampshire University. She is an accomplished owner/operator of a local small business and a non-profit where she is responsible for all aspects of business. She completed her doctorate (DBA) in March 2021. Prof. Even has a passion for sharing knowledge while gathering more. She is an advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion and always seeks to bring out the abilities and gifts in every individual.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: IGI Global
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 13: 9798369305218
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 456
• Herausgeber: Christiansen Bryan, Even Angela M.
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: preigu GmbH & Co. KG; mail@preigu.de; ; Lengericher Landstr. 19; Osnabrück; Niedersachsen; 49078; Deutschland