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The Work-Ready Graduate

Preparing Tomorrow's Workforce

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Authors:
  1. Neil B. Niman

    1. Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics, University of New Hampshire, Durham, USA

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  2. Jennifer R. Chagnon

    1. Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics, University of New Hampshire, Durham, USA

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  • Offers a firsthand account of a curriculum enhancement for institutions looking for models to foster career-readiness
  • Examines the incursion of EdTech into the higher education space
  • Focuses on instructional strategies used to create meaningful learning experiences

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This book examines the tide of change facing higher education as it grapples with providing a more relevant and demonstrated value for its graduates entering the workplace. Based on their experience with the Business in Practice program they created, the authors share the rationale and practical approaches colleges and universities need to implement if they are to foster the development of a work-ready graduate. What sets the program apart are the two-credit courses crafted to take advantage of the unique knowledge and work experiences of industry professionals that complements our core curriculum. Utilizing experiential learning, the program is designed so that students can apply soft/smart skills in a progression that helps develop those capabilities that are beneficial for them and desired by employers. It is structured to bring internship-like experiences to campus, giving the vast majority of students a quality work-related experience that is impactful and relevant for today’s economy.

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xx
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  2. Introduction

    • Neil B. Niman, Jennifer R. Chagnon
    Pages 1-14

  3. The Tide of Change

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 15-15
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    2. Unrealized Opportunities

      • Neil B. Niman, Jennifer R. Chagnon
      Pages 17-32

    3. Human Capabilities

      • Neil B. Niman, Jennifer R. Chagnon
      Pages 33-48

    4. Self-Discovery and Curriculum

      • Neil B. Niman, Jennifer R. Chagnon
      Pages 49-74

    5. Connections and Signals

      • Neil B. Niman, Jennifer R. Chagnon
      Pages 75-91

    6. EdTech to the Rescue?

      • Neil B. Niman, Jennifer R. Chagnon
      Pages 93-107

  4. Capitalizing on the Unrealized Potential

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 109-109
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    2. Practice-Based Learning

      • Neil B. Niman, Jennifer R. Chagnon
      Pages 111-125

    3. Designing Learning Experiences

      • Neil B. Niman, Jennifer R. Chagnon
      Pages 127-143

    4. Industry Professionals in the Classroom

      • Neil B. Niman, Jennifer R. Chagnon
      Pages 145-161

    5. A Practice-Based Journey

      • Neil B. Niman, Jennifer R. Chagnon
      Pages 163-182

    6. Outcomes

      • Neil B. Niman, Jennifer R. Chagnon
      Pages 183-199

    7. Forces of Change

      • Neil B. Niman, Jennifer R. Chagnon
      Pages 201-213

  5. Back Matter

    Pages 215-223
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics, University of New Hampshire, Durham, USA

    Neil B. Niman, Jennifer R. Chagnon

About the authors

Neil B. Niman is currently the Faculty Director of the Business in Practice program at the University of New Hampshire, USA. He was previously the Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Chair of the Department of Economics where he holds a faculty appointment as Associate Professor of Economics. His previous book, The Gamification of Higher Education was also published by Palgrave Macmillan.

Jennifer R. Chagnon is the Associate Director of Business in Practice at the Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics at the University of New Hampshire, USA. She earned a BA in Business Management and Studio Fine Art from Juniata College and has over 15 years of experience in higher education, including in recruitment and enrollment management, academic affairs, and academic programming.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: The Work-Ready Graduate

  • Book Subtitle: Preparing Tomorrow's Workforce

  • Authors: Neil B. Niman, Jennifer R. Chagnon

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-33910-3

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham

  • eBook Packages: Education, Education (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG, part of Springer Nature 2023

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-031-33909-7Published: 07 July 2023

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-031-33912-7Due: 07 August 2023

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-031-33910-3Published: 06 July 2023

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XX, 223

  • Number of Illustrations: 8 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Higher Education, Alternative Education, Career Skills, Education, general, Professional & Vocational Education, Social Work and Community Development

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