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FYE101-103 - Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success

Focus on student success through exploration of academic, career and life skills. Includes study of goal-setting/success strategies, academic mindset and financial literacy. Develop an education/career plan utilizing career assessments and other college r

Why are college career databases important?

College career databases are important for several reasons:

  1. Data-Informed Decisions: They provide valuable data that can help students, faculty, and staff make better decisions 1. This data can be about the popularity of a major, potential employment opportunities, and more 2.

  2. Engagement and Improvement: Advanced analytics from these databases can transform the way colleges and universities operate. They enable new ways to engage current and prospective students, increase student enrollment, improve student retention and completion rates, and even boost faculty productivity and research 3.

  3. Resource Accessibility: Databases provide resources to multiple users at the same time, 24/7, making collaborative project work easier 4.

  4. Research Quality: These databases contain scholarly and peer-reviewed articles written by credible authors, such as journalists, researchers, and experts in their field. Since databases provide powerful search tools for narrowing results, users are able to more quickly find the information they need 5.

In summary, college career databases play a crucial role in higher education by providing valuable data and resources that can help improve decision-making, engagement, and outcomes. They are an essential tool for students, faculty, and staff alike.

Learn more

1. insidehighered.com  2. bls.gov3mckinsey.com  4. hbwoodlawn.apsva.us  5.ebsco.com

Researching Career Databases