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Trends for higher education
Understanding trends helps us shape a strong future for WSU.
The State of Washington
Environmental scanning reports by WSU, for WSU.
The State of Washington: Labor Market Trends
As a land-grant institution committed to advancing the public good, understanding how our academic programs align with the demands of the labor market is more important than ever. Our latest environmental scan examines our state’s labor market to answer a critical question: are we preparing students for the jobs that exist — and will continue […]
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The State of Washington: Undergraduate Enrollment Trends
The road from high school to college to the labor market is no longer as clear as it once was. Fewer Washington high school graduates are choosing to pursue higher education, a trend that predates the COVID-19 pandemic but has accelerated in recent years. At the same time, those who do enroll are facing complex […]
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The State of Washington: Environmental Scanning and Demographic Trends
Our world is changing quickly. This has always been true, but it’s undeniable that it feels like the pace has quickened in recent times. It can be difficult to make major decisions in such a rapidly shifting environment, especially if you’re uncertain of the facts that separate us from the fiction. One tool we can […]
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The biannual Trends for Higher Education report from Scup (Society for College and University Planning) is an excellent resource helping us stay on top of the major changes in the world and provides questions to begin timely planning conversations.
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