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Cool College Majors: Liberal Arts with an Edge for Emerging Occupations
March 11, 2013 by William Frierson
Sharon Jones of Career Thought Leaders
Can you imagine designing websites for CBS prime time shows such as CSI and Survivor or holding the title of ‘Game Guru’ at AOL?
Would you like to evaluate global threats such as terrorism, cyber-crime, or human trafficking for agencies such as the CIA or FBI?
If you are fascinated by liberal arts subjects (e.g. graphic arts, geography, history, foreign languages) but concerned about finding a job, score major marketability through liberal arts with an edge.
Some interdisciplinary college majors prepare you for new and emerging occupations. These academic programs may make you especially attractive to employers due to a shortage of qualified applicants. Continue Reading
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Are you listening to podcasts on International Student Enrollment
November 21, 2012 by William Frierson
For colleges and universities looking to increase student enrollment, they may be able to get some new ideas through podcasts. The following post provides information which could help these institutions achieve this goal.Listening to podcasts has been productive for my own professional development. I am using audio podcasts during my commute and travel time to stay up-to-date on relevant topics and important publications. I looked around and could not find anything relevant with a focus on international student enrollment and international marketing for universities. As a result, we will launch a monthly podcast series addressing larger strategic issues, country-specific information, partner and vendor information and hands-on practical recruitment questions.
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Are you listening to podcasts on International Student Enrollment
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10 Colleges Going All In On Instagram
October 15, 2012 by William FriersonSocial media has made a big splash on college campuses, but some schools have taken things beyond the usual Facebook and Twitter to include the popular photo-sharing service Instagram. With Instagram, they’re able to drum up school spirit, show off what their campus is all about, and get students involved in events in a whole new way. Read on as we explore how 10 different colleges are making great use of Instagram. Continue Reading
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Virtual Walking Tours Enable Prospective Students to Visit More Colleges and Universities Worldwide from the Comfort of their Own Homes
October 08, 2012 by William FriersonWhen making the life-changing decision of selecting a college or university to attend, a growing number of applicants are using the Internet to visit schools online and enjoy Virtual Walking Tours that are the next-best thing to physically visiting. Tours save time and money, enabling prospective students and their families to explore colleges and universities from the comfort of their own homes. Continue Reading
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Social Media Goals for Colleges and Universities
October 05, 2012 by William FriersonSocial media is used by colleges and universities for different reasons. The following infographic shows the reasons for the social media engagement by institutions of higher learning, and how successful it has been for them. Continue Reading
