Changing World of Work
Scott London
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Beschreibung
The Changing World of Work: What Should We Ask of Higher Education?There is a pervasive anxiety in America about the future of higher education. Spiraling costs combined with seismic changes in the American workplace raise questions about whether a bachelor's degree is still worth the cost. In a recent cover story, Newsweek magazine asked: "e;Is College a Lousy Investment?"e; For a growing number of Americans, the answer appears to be yes.Today's students accumulate an average of almost $30,000 in debt by the time they graduate. They will go into a job market that looks especially bleak for young people. Many college graduates are unemployed or working minimum-wage jobs. Still more are working in jobs that don't require a college credential.Some of the troubles facing new graduates can be attributed to the post-recession economy. But there are larger forces at work that are transforming the nature of employment in America-forces that colleges and universities have been slow to recognize, much less respond to. This issue guide presents three options for deliberation: Prepare Students for the Job MarketColleges and universities should tailor their programs to the real needs of employers and direct more of their educational resources toward vocational and pre-professional training. Educate for Leadership and ChangeAcademic institutions should focus on preparing students to become effective citizen leaders-the men and women who will go on to create the jobs of the future, effect change, and build a better society.Build Strong CommunitiesColleges and universities should harness their power to create jobs, generate business opportunities, provide essential skills, and drive development in their communities and in the region.