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"I think that there's this trend toward taking a step back and really thinking about what they want to do, and if it is college, thinking more critically about ‘Why college?’, and ‘College for what?’” For the last few weeks, we've been following along with EdSurge as they present a series titled "Doubting College." This series looks at how high schools students are approaching the decision around their future. And instead of just automatically pursuing #highered, they are taking a more critical look at this decision than past generations. These pieces illustrate the idea that colleges and universities need to really focus on demonstrating to high school students how they drive post-graduation outcomes that make the investment worth it. #WhatWereReading https://hubs.ly/Q02xBhvm0

Thrilled to support Sandra Sjoberg, PhD and our partners at Western Governors University in ensuring that their students have access to these critical opportunities. Make sure you check out Sandra's article sharing some of the crucial things to remember when building an experiential learning system — particularly in the online environment.

A great piece from Harvard Business Review to share with students and alumni navigating their careers. The best road trips are usually the ones where you take a random detour you didn't plan for. And when you tell your friends the stories from your road trip after it's over, isn't the one about the random detour the best one?! This is a great way to think about careers. It's rarely point A to point B with zero interruptions. It's all sorts of twists and turns that may or may not be planned for. Approaching the journey with this mindset helps you not only be prepared for the inevitable shifts, but also helps you make the most of them. #WhatWereReading https://hubs.ly/Q02wQcBc0

Don't miss our next webinar, featuring Cathy Francois, MBA from the University of Maryland Global Campus, as we discuss student success strategies for online institutions and programs. You’ll see how UMGC creates an ideal student support system that’s accessible anytime, from anywhere — especially important for the non-traditional students that online programs typically serve. Register today! https://hubs.ly/Q02wKt7J0

Shout out to our partners at Bowling Green State University for all they're doing to help students successfully design their lives!

"Outcome-oriented metrics—which focus on jobs, student debt levels, return on investment (ROI), and other indicators of economic mobility—resonate more with today’s students. After all, they are the ones entering an increasingly complex and unpredictable labor market." There's a lot to unpack in this extensive report from Deloitte on #highered trends. What particularly stood out to us is the research around the need for colleges to articulate a compelling value proposition. The report argues that colleges need to reframe their story around student expectations, not their own institutional priorities. Of course, that means framing the story around post-graduation outcomes. And the best people to tell that story? The alumni who successfully achieved that objective. Incorporating graduates into the student experience helps reach students with the message they're looking for — that sticking around and getting a degree from this institution is worth the time, effort, and money. #WhatWereReading https://hubs.ly/Q02w2F3S0

Congratulations to our partners at Loyola University Chicago for reaching 10,000 community members on their LoyolaLinked platform!

Very interesting look from Eduventures at the perception similarities and differences between students and their families when it comes to what activities are most important during college in achieving the ultimate goal of a good post-graduation outcome. Both students and their families agree that career-related goals are the most important outcome of college. But they disagree on how to get there. Students say that their interaction with their networks and an internship are the most important factors in achieving success. Parents and families say that the school's reputation and the academic coursework are most important. Of course, the real answer here is the dreaded..."it depends." But one thing that is abundantly clear is that students and their families need to have a clear understanding of what their path could look like from Day 1 and what activities they should be leaning into to follow that path. #WhatWereReading https://hubs.ly/Q02vcDdj0

We're looking forward to our conversation with Villanova's Sheila Doherty at the top of the hour. There's still time to register for our 30-minute discussion so don't miss out! https://hubs.ly/Q02tN-Kl0

Don't miss our next webinar featuring Sheila Doherty from Villanova University and our own Morgan Walbert as they discuss the state of alumni engagement today. We'll be digging into how The Nova Network, powered by PeopleGrove, creates a meaningful volunteer opportunity for alumni while also supporting them in their own post-graduation journey. https://hubs.ly/Q02ttP3J0