Employability via Higher Education: Sustainability as Scholarship

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This book discusses the topic of graduate employability from the premise that in this era of ‘massification,’ economic austerity, and political uncertainties, higher education (HE) no longer guarantees a clear ‘work place advantage.’ Divided into three sections, the book offers theoretical and philosophical discourses on the ‘HE quandary,’ whilst taking into account – and critiquing - political, temporal, and national contexts. It culminates in an investigation into specific discipline areas. It offers insights into the way that institutions, decision-makers, academics, and professional support staff can work together towards ensuring that our graduates are able to cope with the varied demands and challenges of modern job markets. It harnesses arguments and reflections on the breadth and depth of the functions of HE, such as social transformation, promoting principles of social justice, and providing opportunities. It grounds these in a triadic model for enhancing student engagement and holistic learning, namely, the emotional, cognitive, and behavioural aspects. As an anthology, it is forward-gazing in terms of the sustainability debate, whilst still offering evidence-based, research-grounded, practical suggestions to readers looking for tips and tools of the trade.

This book discusses the topic of graduate employability from the premise that in this era of ‘massification,’ economic austerity, and political uncertainties, higher education (HE) no longer guarantees a clear ‘work place advantage.’ Divided into three sections, the book offers theoretical and philosophical discourses on the ‘HE quandary,’ whilst taking into account – and critiquing - political, temporal, and national contexts. It culminates in an investigation into specific discipline areas. It offers insights into the way that institutions, decision-makers, academics, and professional support staff can work together towards ensuring that our graduates are able to cope with the varied demands and challenges of modern job markets. It harnesses arguments and reflections on the breadth and depth of the functions of HE, such as social transformation, promoting principles of social justice, and providing opportunities. It grounds these in a triadic model for enhancing student engagement and holistic learning, namely, the emotional, cognitive, and behavioural aspects. As an anthology, it is forward-gazing in terms of the sustainability debate, whilst still offering evidence-based, research-grounded, practical suggestions to readers looking for tips and tools of the trade.

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“Although the pitch of this book is ‘employability’ I think it goes wider than this. The notion of the whole person model of learning and the link to identity and changing identities throughout the student journey is of interest to curriculum designers, central student support departments and students' unions. I think the book challenges the reader to re-question the purpose of HE and to see employability or work-readiness as an integral part of the HE experience rather than an outcome that is hoped to be achieved.” (Dr Roisín Curran, Lecturer in Higher Education Practice in CHERP at Ulster, Londonderry, Ireland)

“The authorship of this collection is of excellent quality, and the compositional nature of the chapter texts make use of wide-ranging and creative language expression. The text is engaging and easily readable. ... Whilst graduate employability in itself is not a new phenomenon in the social sciences literature, the particular ways in which this collection approaches the issues provide a fresh take on the now well-known neo-liberal critique in the field of higher education. … The chapters offer an ample approach on current issues affecting university education, which can be applied across disciplinary fields. The three sections are particularly pedagogically assembled in building up reader engagement with the content, from definitions to particular practical cases and finally their implications. The collection harnesses the breadth and depth of the functions of higher education for employment from innovation and technology to social transformation.” (Dr Meeri Hellstén, Department of Education, Stockholm University, Sweden)

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