The Importance of Employment Reporting | Origin: CS202
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Best Practices in Graduate Employment Verification & Documentation --> The Importance of Employment Reporting
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I found this section of the course to be very informative as it shares a new light and perspective on the side of Higher Education and it's relationship with the ever changing job market.
I found this module especially enlightening while learning about the impact of gainful career placement and just how much that plays a role in the economy. Post graduate career placement, institutional accredidation, and gainful employment are all factors of a healthy and successful economy.
This module provided me insight on the different perspectives institutions can have on gainful employment. It also made me recognize the importance of how the institution can benefit from employment reporting.
Gainful employment and university education. go hand in hand. The data presented in this module still holds relevance to this day, as many people still equate a higher degree of knowledge with more opportunities for work that yield higher compensation. The emphasis on reporting not only holds weight in our professional roles but equally holds common sense in our pursuits and desires to make more informed decisions. Like the gentleman presented in the video, in that knowledge is wealth, and that knowledge aids our proper decisions surrounding educational investments.
To consider gainful employment from beyond performing work for money and/or a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction, and to think about the political perspective.
I have learned that gainful employment could mean different things. Our work could lead to fulfillment. Our work should lead to income. Schools that provide financial aide should only provide what is possible for graduates to pay back. Accreditation is done to help us see if the school is meeting these requirements.
I realize how the graduate employment data has significant influence on higher education policy, accreditation integrity and national economic development. The data allows to make very important decisions. Meanwhile gainful employment means different meaning to people.
In this session, I learned that employment reporting helps schools like mine track student success and improve both campus and online programs. As the Director of Career Services, I strive daily to empower students on their path from enrollment and education to employment.
At the Institution I currently work at, we reach out to our graduates to see where they are working, this module made me realize the significance of accurate reporting, and the legal perspective of gainful employment.
This module helped me understand the accreditation process and how important it is to institution. It's also very important to the students to help them decide how they invest on their education.
Employment reporting is not just important to the university but also to the students. Employment reporting will keep records of students after graduation, including salaries and important documents that will help the University.
Employment reporting benefits students as well as institutions. They can evolve with the needs of organizations and employers to better suit their needs. Students in turn get knowledge that is useful for their future.
Employment Reporting is key to the student and the university, in determining quality programs for gainful employment analysis, and also for political and legal reasons.
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In this module, I learned that employment reporting is an important tool in the hands of career services, which supports both graduates seeking employment, HEI's and the organizations that are hiring. For me it showed different perspective on how accurate employment reporting affects the economy
The concept of "earn while you learn" emphasizes gaining practical, hands-on experience while pursuing education or training. It allows individuals to apply their skills in real-world settings, earn an income, and build a foundation for long-term career success.
One key takeaway is understanding the impact of employment verifications and how accurate we are when supplying the data. It was also interesting to see the different definitions of gainful employment and how that may look different for different parties.
This module gave me a new way to look at gainful employment. I used to only consider the financial aspect, but it does make sense to also consider the fulfillment aspect. If a graduate feels fulfilled in their role and they are making enough money to have a good quality of life and repay their loans, that's a win-win. I will definitely consider this thought process when looking for career placement opportunities to share. It will make me ask the question most frequently, "Where do you want to work, and what type of position will make you feel like your education has helped you reach the next goal in your life?" Not only will these outcomes impact that individual student, but also our school, investors and higher education as a whole.
