Advancing Student Employability Through Higher Education - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 13: 9798369305171

Publisher: IGI Global, 2024

Synopsis

The global skills gap and labour market disruptions pose a significant challenge for organizations worldwide. Higher education, traditionally responsible for developing personnel, struggles to bridge the mismatch between the skills taught in academia and those demanded by employers. From fundamental communication skills to advanced problem-solving and collaborative thinking abilities, the deficiencies hinder organizations in an era of heightened competition. As a result, finding applicants with the right qualifications and competencies for available jobs remains a daunting task.

Advancing Student Employability Through Higher Education offers a comprehensive solution to address this critical deficiency. This edited book brings together cutting-edge research and insights from employers and employees, serving as an invaluable resource for academic scholars seeking the latest research on employer requirements in an era of increasing global hyper-competition.

The book provides practical strategies and innovative approaches to bridge the gap between academic instruction and real-world organizational needs. Covering a wide range of topics, such as industry-academia collaboration, educational innovation, learning analytics, and educational artificial intelligence (AI), it offers actionable recommendations. Through case studies and a focus on online learning effectiveness and training evaluation, the book equips students with the skills and qualifications necessary to thrive in today's global economy. Advancing Student Employability Through Higher Education empowers readers to tackle the challenges organizations face in the post-pandemic world. By leveraging the expertise of renowned scholars and industry practitioners, this publication enhances understanding of the intricate dynamics of the workforce. It provides practical guidance on talent acquisition, retention, and career development, enabling scholars, graduate students, and higher education professionals to navigate the evolving needs of organizations. With its research-backed strategies, the book catalyses aligning higher education with the demands of the job market, fostering success for individuals and organizational growth in an increasingly competitive landscape.

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About the Authors

Bryan Christiansen is an Adjunct Business Professor at Southern New Hampshire University and the Chief Executive Officer of the management consultancy, Soluvex, LLC in New Mexico, USA. He is currently Editor-in-Chief of the IGI Global Book Series, Advances in Digital Crime, Forensics, and Cyber Terrorism as well as Advances in Psychology, Mental Health, and Behavioral Studies. Christiansen is fluent in Chinese, Japanese, and Spanish, and is currently learning Russian. He has presented at several universities in other countries including Oxford University in the United Kingdom. He earned an MBA from Capella University and a BS in Marketing from the University of the State of New York. Christiansen’s extensive travels around the world since 1973 have enabled him to produce 50 Reference books on a variety of subjects ranging from cultural studies and higher education to international business and organizational sociology. Over 70 percent of these publications have become Scopus- and/or Web of Science-indexed.

Angela M. Even is an adjunct professor in business at Purdue University Global and Southern New Hampshire University. She is an accomplished owner/operator of a local small business and a non-profit where she is responsible for all aspects of business. She completed her doctorate (DBA) in March 2021. Prof. Even has a passion for sharing knowledge while gathering more. She is an advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion and always seeks to bring out the abilities and gifts in every individual.

Edition details

• Publisher: IGI Global
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798369305171
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 320
• Editor: Christiansen Bryan, Even Angela M.