Michigan: The #1 Quality Workforce in The Nation? (The Center for Michigan)(Jan 2007)
Confronting changes in their industrial economy, slowing population growth, and a low transition from High School to College..Michigan must look to the workforce of the future to provide economic growth and competitiveness. The article outlines the challenges, opportunities, and investments necessary for Michigan to recapture the leadership of a high quality workforce. www.centerformichigan.com
Liberal Education for the 21st Century: Business Expectations(AACU Journal: Liberal Education, Spring 2005)
A liberal education is the foundation for success inevery growing occupation. Employers do not want and have not advocated for, students prepared in narrow workforce specialties. But the article raises significant concerns about the alignment of the curriculum, it's rigor, and the assessment of student competencies with the demands of the changing world. http://www.aacu.org/liberaleducation/le-sp05/le-sp05leap.cfm
What Employers Expect of Education.(Liberal Education 2003) Journal of the American Association of Colleges and Universities.
The article discusses the changing demands on Companies, nature of new and developing jobs, and the expectations of employers of secondary and higher education. www.aacu.org.
Facing New Challenges.(CROSSTALK)Monthly publication of the National Center for Higher Education and Public Policy(2002).
This article discusses the various external pressures on Americas higher education system and the need for the higher education community to address these challenges. www.NCHEPP.org.
A Business Proposition for Better Performing Teachers.(Milwaukee Business Journal)
Published in Business Journal of several cities(2002). The article makes the case for business support of teachers being certified by the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards and the advantage which accrues to schools and students. www.bizjournal.com.(Milwaukee)
Report
How Should Colleges Assess And Improve Learning? (AAC&U 2008)
A Survey of Employers Views on The Accountablity Challenge
www.aacu.org
CHEA Report on Accreditation: Focus on the Future (CHEA 2008)
Report of the CHEA Tenth Anniversary Commission. Contains Recommendations, Including the Launching of a National Dialogue on Accreditation
www.CHEA.org
College Learning for the New Global Century(AAC&U 2007)
A report from the National Leadership Council for Liberal Education & America's Promise
www.aacu.org/advocacy
Enhancing Partnerships Between Job Corps and Community Colleges. (MTC Institute 2006)www.mtctrains.com
Measuring Success: Improving The Effectiveness of Correctional Facilities. (MTC Institute 2006)
www.mtctrains.com
Job Corps: Promoting Success for Hispanic Youth. (MTC Institute 2005)
www.mtcinstitute.com
Accountablity For Better Results: A National Imperative for Higher Education. National Commission on Accountablity in Higher Education(SHEEO 2005).
www.sheeo.org
Success for Life: Evidence-Based Programming to Reduce Recidivisim. (MTC Institute 2005)
www.mtcinstitute.com
A Commitment To America's Future: Responding to The Crisis in Mathematics & Science Education. Business Higher Education Forum(BHEF 2005)
www.bhef.com
Public Accountability for Student Learning in Higher Education.(Business Higher Education Forum 2004). www.bhef.com.
Industry-Recognized Certificate Programs and Job Corps: Working Toward and Skilled and Qualified Workforce. (MTC Institute 2004)www.mtcinstitute.com
Understanding ISO Certification (MTC Institute 2004)
www.mtcinstitute.com
Programs That Help Inmates Stay Out of Prison (MTC Institute, 2004)
www.mtcinstitute.com.
Building A Nation of Learners. (Business Higher Education Forum (BHEF 2003).
www.bhef.com.
No Dream Denied. National Commission on Teaching and Americas Future. (NCTAF 2003).
www.nctaf.org.
Seminar on Engineering Education for a Global Economy (Shanghai and Beijing, Peoples Republic of China)(National Science Foundation 2002). www.NSF.org