News and Research on Exploring Majors and Careers
There is a lot of information out there about majors, careers, and being undecided about your path in college. In addition to our annual report, which includes information on current initiatives and statistics for EXP students, we've included links to some of our favorite articles and pieces on these topics:
EXP in The Lantern: Ohio State's student run newspaper
Ohio State aims to increase retention rates, by Regina Bonfiglio 3/31/14
Commentary: Let passion, interest guide the way to the perfect major selection, by Logan Hickman 12/3/13
Top 20 Honors go to Ohio State for veteran-friendly factors, by Mario Robertson 12/2/13
Majority of Freshmen in US Report Having Difficulty Selecting Major, by Madelyn Grant 11/26/13
Commentary: Exploration program helpful resource in major decision, by Matthew Miles 10/27/13
Exploration major..., by Anthony Szuhay 2/9/13
Don't be afraid to seek help when searching for a major, by Caitlin Essig 8/27/12
Articles and Information related to exploring majors:
3 Things undecided majors should look for in colleges, US News and World Report Alexandra Pannoni, 9/26/16
Decision Time, Inside Higher Ed Carl Straumshein, 8/24/16
Switching majors might actually be a good idea, EAB, 8/24/16
How meta-majors guide students toward on-time graduation, EAB Julia Haskins, 7/26/16
College Majors are Neither Panacea nor Poison, Forbes, July 2016
Un-Undeclared, Inside Higher Ed Josh Logue, 9/11/15
Salary Increase by Major, The Wall Street Journal, 2015
If Students Are Smart, They'll Major in What They Love, Cecilia Gaboschkin, 5/2015
TED Talk: How Schools Kill Creativity, Ken Robinson, 2/2006
TED Talk: A Call to Reinvent Liberal Arts Education, Liz Coleman, 2/2009
Liberal Arts Disciplines Prepare Graduates for Long-Term Professional Success, Association of American Colleges and Universities, 1/22/14
Who says liberal arts majors can't make a good living?, Marketplace Education, 1/22/14
The Real Reason New College Grads Can't Get Hired, Business Times 11/10/13
Study: High School Grads Choosing Wrong College Majors, US News and World Report 11/11/13
ACT College Choice Report 2013-2014
Collegiate Employment Research Institute Report on Recruiting Trends 2013-2014
Association of American Colleges and Universities 2013 Employer Survey
NACE Job Outlook: Skills/Qualities Employers Want 2013 and Video with Employer Tips
Changing Majors is No Big Deal if the Timing is Right, The Chronicle of Higher Education 6/3/12
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2018 ACADAOS Advisor of the Year Awardee: Nicole Vangas
2018 NACADA Outstanding Advising Administrator Awardee: Amy Treboni
2018 NACADA Outstanding Advisor Certificate of Merit: Sarah Howard
2017 ACADAOS Advising Administrator Awardee: Amy Treboni
2017 ACADAOS Advisor of the Year Awardee: Sarah Howard
2016 ACADAOS Advisor of the Year Awardee: Margo Coates
2016 NACADA Region V Outstanding Advisor: Primary Role Award: Peter Spreitzer
2015 NACADA Outsanding Advisor: Primary Role Award: L. Danielle Whitaker
2015 ACADAOS Advisor of the Year Awardee: Peter Spreitzer
Recipients of NACADA research grant for Support from the Start project, 2015: Peter Spreitzer and Amy Treboni
2015 Ohio State Outstanding First Year Advocate Awardee: Peter Spreitzer
2014 ACADAOS Advisor of the Year Awardee: L. Danielle Whitaker
2013 ACADAOS Advisor of the Year Awardee: Stephanie Elliott
Completion of NACADA Assessment of Academic Advising Institute, 2013: Amy Treboni
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