Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Illustrating Career Readiness Competencies: Part II

Joseph Barber gives advice in Inside Higher Ed about how to demonstrate to employers specific job competencies: teamwork and collaboration, leadership and project management, professionalism and work ethic, and career management.
Click here to read this story.

NACE defines career readiness and competencies.

The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) defines career readiness and competencies for today's university graduates. Click here to learn more at their website.

Defending the humanities

Robert Fulford explains why studying philosophy in a world where welders earn more still makes sense. Click here to read his story in the National Post.

Ontario universities pressed to show value and demand for graduate degrees

Ontario universities are now being pressed by the provinical government to show the value and demand for graduate degrees. Click here to read the story in the Globe and Mail.

Employers’ perceptions hamper job prospects for PhD grads

In University Affairs, Becky Rynor discusses a report from the Conference Board describing where PhD grads obtain employment after completing their degree. Click here to read her article.

Top 4 Reasons Professionals Help Students and Postdocs


Thomas Magaldi discusses why professionals are happy to help students and postdocs in Inside Higher Ed. Click here to read the story.

GSLI newsletter for January 27 to February 28, 2017 is now available.

The new issue of the GSLI newsletter is now available. Go to bit.ly/2hsyqwm to download a copy of the newsletter.

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

GSLI newsletter - January 15 to February 28, 2017

The new issue of the GSLI newsletter is now available. Go to bit.ly/2hsyqwm to download a copy of the newsletter. This is the first newsletter in 2017. We hope everyone had a relaxing and rejuvenating holiday break. Best wishes for success in 2017.