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Intercultural competence, micro-credentials, reflection critical in career readiness

The PIE News

Speakers focused on best practices for college and career readiness and specific employability skills honed through international internships. Heicher discussed the increasing importance of micro-credentials, especially given that half of the students at Ivy Tech enter the workforce upon finishing their technical education program.

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A Positive Environment of Engagement and Retention in the Online Learning Environment  

Faculty Focus

According to The Glossary of Education Reform (2016), engagement refers to the degree of attention, curiosity, interest, optimism, and passion students show when they are learning or being taught. Dr. Kelly Fogelmark earned her ADN (2004) from Northland Pioneer College in Show Low, AZ.

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A Positive Environment of Engagement and Retention in the Online Learning Environment  

Faculty Focus

According to The Glossary of Education Reform (2016), engagement refers to the degree of attention, curiosity, interest, optimism, and passion students show when they are learning or being taught. Dr. Kelly Fogelmark earned her ADN (2004) from Northland Pioneer College in Show Low, AZ.