The EdUp Experience Why 99% of These Students Get Jobs Before Graduation - with Dr. Robert K. McMahan, President, Kettering University
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In this episode, President Series #379, (Powered By Ellucian), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Dr. Robert K. McMahan, President, Kettering University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
- How does Kettering's 100-year-old cooperative education model prepare students for the workforce?
- What makes a 12-week rotation between classroom & professional work so effective?
- How do students graduate with 2-2.5 years of professional experience alongside their degree?
- What creates 99-100% placement rates for Kettering graduates?
- How does real-time industry feedback transform curriculum & teaching methods?
Topics include:
- Revolutionary cooperative education model alternating classroom learning & professional work
- Students as paid employees with benefits during their co-op rotations
- Partnership with 500+ companies worldwide across multiple industries
- Faculty adapting curriculum based on real-time industry feedback from students
- Early career pivoting opportunities allowing students to find their true passion
- Breaking the traditional "hunting & gathering" talent acquisition approach
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