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The Value Of A Four-Year Degree Is Increasing, John J. Petillo
The Value Of A Four-Year Degree Is Increasing, John J. Petillo
SHU Faculty Publications
The value of a four-year college degree has never been greater. This is particularly true for graduates in comparison to their peers who have lower levels of education.
The globalized job market is hyper-competitive, and a four-year degree is increasingly a base requirement that’s necessary just to get your foot in the door for an interview. Millennials recognize this reality since a third of them hold at least a bachelor’s degree. This makes them the best-educated generation in history.
A college education enriches not only the person who receives it, but society overall. We must never forget that an informed …
Lessons From Pope Francis In Managing A University, John J. Petillo
Lessons From Pope Francis In Managing A University, John J. Petillo
SHU Faculty Publications
Pope Francis is trending as the model for transforming corporate cultures through humble leadership. As a Roman Catholic University, Sacred Heart is perhaps more attuned than most colleges to what might be called "The Management Secrets of Pope Francis," but they can be applied to institutions of higher learning anywhere. Whether administrators, faculty or staff, we are here because of the students. It is imperative that we consider their interests in everything we do. Like Pope Francis, we must shed the trappings of our titles and serve.