Inside Higher Ed
Job postings published with the Modern Language Association (MLA) have declined for the fifth straight year, according to the association’s Job Information List. There were 11 percent fewer jobs than the previous year in English. In addition, the share of job ads in the tenure-line has fallen to under 65 percent. Experts say the cause is still unknown, but factors like a drop in faculty retirements and enrollments could contribute to this decrease.
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Bringing Soft Skills to the Forefront: How Higher Ed (and Continuing Ed) Must Adapt
The Evolllution
The demand for soft skills in the workplace is increasing, and it’s important for colleges and universities to provide this kind of job skills training for their students. Technology, globalization and demographic shifts all contribute to the need for employees to perform tasks that cannot be automated, such as working in teams and communicating well with others. Institutions will need to adapt their approach to these skill sets in order to stay competitive.
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How Online Can Save Small, Private Colleges from Going Under
