“In order for planning to be data-driven, we need solid data that we can depend on. And one of the advantages of working with EMSI is that they provide an objective analysis of local data.”
Jan. 10, 2012 | Posted by Joshua WrightPosts Tagged ‘Education’
Quantifying the Economic Contribution of Washburn University
Washburn contributes nearly $480 million in annual added income to northeast Kansas. But that’s not all. Students see a 15.9% average rate of return on their investment in WU and an increase of $5.60 in discounted lifetime income for every dollar invested in the school.
Jan. 6, 2012 | Posted by Joshua WrightEMSI Conference Recap
Last week EMSI held its first annual user conference in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, which is 90 minutes north of the company headquarters in Moscow, Idaho. We had a wonderful time and really enjoyed being able to connect with clients.
Oct. 5, 2011 | Posted by Rob SentzVideo: Researching Regional Workforce Gaps Webinar
In our latest webinar, Brian Points discussed the importance of analyzing educational supply gaps in light of the skills mismatch in the US and the key elements that EMSI uses to measure current postsecondary education talent supply and regional occupational demand.
Jul. 12, 2011 | Posted by Joshua WrightGainful Employment: ‘A Game-Changer for All Higher Ed’
This is a big, complicated measure — one that will be “a game-changer for all of higher education, placing new limits on student borrowing and creating new definitions of student success,” the Chronicle of Higher Education wrote in a comprehensive piece.
Jun. 14, 2011 | Posted by Joshua WrightOmaha’s ‘One-Stop Shop’ for Career Info
Just last month the University of Nebraska-Omaha, in partnership with Metro Community College and other organizations, launched Career Coach to the public. In that short time the easy-to-use career exploration tool has already created a healthy buzz.
Jun. 13, 2011 | Posted by Joshua WrightEMSI Webinar: Education Supply Gap Analysis
Education supply gap analyses are a powerful, straightforward way for workforce and education professionals to better understand the potential demand or surplus in training for their regions. Over the past year EMSI has been producing more of these studies, and on July 12 we will host a webinar to discuss this work.
Jun. 9, 2011 | Posted by Joshua WrightUSDE Gainful Employment Requirements & EMSI Career Coach
The U.S. Department of Education has laid out major gainful employment reporting requirements that will soon take effect. These new requirements — which include tying programs to the occupations they train for — will directly impact colleges’ access to federal financial aid through Title IV status. Read how EMSI can help.
May. 26, 2011 | Posted by Joshua WrightThird-Party Report Helps Enhance Credibility of NDSU’s Research & Tech Park
How could the economic benefits of North Dakota State’s Research and Technology Park be measured in a way that lends credibility to the RTP and raises awareness of its importance to the state? That was the question leaders from NDSU debated last year before approaching EMSI Consulting.
May. 20, 2011 | Posted by Joshua WrightHow Well Supplied Are the Nation’s Fastest-Growing Jobs?
In this post we looked at some of the hottest jobs in the US and matched up openings vs. completers for each to see how well supplied they are.
May. 3, 2011 | Posted by Rob SentzU.S. Education Secretary References All4Ed/EMSI Dropout Study
In Arne Duncan’s piece in The Daily Princetonian, he quoted the jarring national statistics on drop outs — one in four high school students don’t get degrees or fail to finish on time.
Apr. 29, 2011 | Posted by Joshua WrightNew York’s Bet on Education & How It Stacks Up Nationally
New York City is making a long-term economic bet on education — specifically the applied sciences. Mayor Michael Bloomberg wants to build an elite applied sciences school in the city to increase its competitiveness in these area. We looked at completers data to see where NYC ranks among the 100 largest metros.
Apr. 29, 2011 | Posted by Joshua WrightHighlighting New Educational Attainment Data from Census
New educational attainment data from the Census Bureau shows, among other things, that 16.8% of males in the US have completed anywhere from less than one year to four years of college but have no degree, compared to 16.5% of females.
Apr. 28, 2011 | Posted by Joshua Wright‘Degrees For What Jobs?’ A New Report from the NGA
Producing more college graduates isn’t enough. Those degrees must come in targeted areas to meet the needs of the marketplace. That’s a key takeaway from a new report from the National Governors Association, “Degrees For What Jobs? Raising Expectations for Universities and Colleges in a Global Economy.”
Mar. 25, 2011 | Posted by Joshua WrightAll4Ed Releases New Dropout Study on Class of 2010
The Alliance for Excellent Education, a Washington, D.C.-based policy and advocacy organization, put together its first high school dropout study using an EMSI model in the fall of 2009. Since then All4Ed and EMSI have partnered on additional research, and this week the Alliance unveiled its latest dropout study with results for the class of 2010.
Mar. 23, 2011 | Posted by Joshua WrightA Detailed Look at Education Levels by Occupation
We used EMSI’s Analyst to look at the distribution of education/training for a few of the related O*NET occupations codes from an earlier post on the highest-paying jobs requiring an associate’s degree.
Mar. 23, 2011 | Posted by Joshua WrightACT Study: National Workforce Credentialing System Needed
“The question confronting us now is this: What innovative solutions and public policy changes are needed to boldly develop and ensure a more skilled American workforce? We believe part of the solution is to establish a national workforce credentialing system.”
Feb. 3, 2011 | Posted by Joshua WrightMichigan College Highlights Use of EMSI Study
The progressive work by St. Clair County Community College in connecting students to jobs was the topic of a recent article in The Times Herald of Port Huron by the college’s Vice President of Academic Services, Denise McNeil.
Dec. 29, 2010 | Posted by Joshua WrightRetention, Completion, and Higher Goals for Higher Ed
A National Center for Educational Statistics’ report presents some key findings on the current state of student achievement in the higher ed system. The big takeaway: 50% of college students don’t complete their education within six years.
Dec. 20, 2010 | Posted by Rob SentzTop 10 Highest-Paying Jobs Requiring Associate’s Degree
In this data spotlight, we highlight the top 10 highest-paying jobs in the US that require, on average, an associate’s degree. The list that follows is from EMSI’s third-quarter dataset.
Nov. 22, 2010 | Posted by Joshua WrightOhio College Uses Career Coach to Attract and Assist Students, Jobseekers
The pathway to a better career is leading an increasing number of students and jobseekers straight to their local community college’s doorstep. As a result, colleges are looking for ways to effectively “expand” their student services to meet the demands of expanding enrollments. A good example comes from North Central State College.
Nov. 3, 2010 | Posted by Joshua WrightAssessing the Demand for Programs
A common question asked at many colleges and universities these days is, “Should we be offering this program?” This is a challenging and expensive question to answer, and there are many factors to consider. Our goal in this post is to introduce some helpful concepts to show how you can take a good first step in answering the important questions.
Oct. 29, 2010 | Posted by Joshua WrightFlorida CC Adds 4-year Programs — And Uses EMSI To Help Do It
Following a statewide trend, Valencia Community College in Orlando is set to offer select bachelor’s programs after gaining approval by the Florida State Board of Education. To demonstrate specific labor market demand to the State Board, Valencia used EMSI Data.
Sep. 24, 2010 | Posted by Joshua WrightFocus for Minnesota College: ‘Finish What You Start’
Retention. Completion. Placement. Those are keys components to student success for every college, and they’ve taken on even more importance with the spotlight focused on community colleges in recent months.
Sep. 10, 2010 | Posted by Joshua WrightA Few Helpful Tips When Applying for Grants
In recent weeks, EMSI has talked to some of the foremost community college grant writers in the country to get their viewpoint on successful grant applications. The following is taken from a conversation with Tom Prendergast, Director of Institutional Research and Grants at North Central State College (OH), and Betty Wells, the VP of Institutional Advancement at NCSC.
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