CIRCA:Preparing for Advocacy
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* [http://www.naceweb.org/uploadedFiles/NACEWeb/Research/Salary_Survey/Reports/SS_ExecSummary_Sept2012.pdf| NACE Salary Survey September 2012] | * [http://www.naceweb.org/uploadedFiles/NACEWeb/Research/Salary_Survey/Reports/SS_ExecSummary_Sept2012.pdf| NACE Salary Survey September 2012] | ||
- | * ''New York Times'' article [http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2011/03/20/career-counselor-bill-gates-or-steve-jobs/your-college-major-matter-less-over-time| "Just Wait 10 Years"] - " | + | * ''New York Times'' article [http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2011/03/20/career-counselor-bill-gates-or-steve-jobs/your-college-major-matter-less-over-time| "Just Wait 10 Years"] - "Liberal arts graduates frequently catch or surpass graduates with career-oriented majors in both job quality and compensation" |
* ''Forbes'' article [http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2012/04/12/college-degrees-with-the-highest-starting-salaries/| "College Degrees With The Highest Starting Salaries"] - "Engineering majors earn the best salaries, according to the survey, at a median of $59,000. Not surprisingly, the lowest earners graduate in humanities and social science, with a median salary of just $35,000" | * ''Forbes'' article [http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2012/04/12/college-degrees-with-the-highest-starting-salaries/| "College Degrees With The Highest Starting Salaries"] - "Engineering majors earn the best salaries, according to the survey, at a median of $59,000. Not surprisingly, the lowest earners graduate in humanities and social science, with a median salary of just $35,000" | ||
- | * "BU Today" piece - [http://www.bu.edu/today/2011/liberal-arts-vs-career-majors-what%E2%80%99s-an-education-for/| Liberal Arts vs. Career Majors: What's an Education For?] - " | + | * "BU Today" piece - [http://www.bu.edu/today/2011/liberal-arts-vs-career-majors-what%E2%80%99s-an-education-for/| Liberal Arts vs. Career Majors: What's an Education For?] - "Liberal arts majors catch up with their career-major peers a decade after graduation, as skills gained from a liberal arts education—clear communication, for example—become more valuable in many careers over time" |
= Know your audience - who to advocate to = | = Know your audience - who to advocate to = |
Revision as of 23:27, 3 October 2012
Contents |
History of the issue of advocacy - why do we need to advocate for the humanities
What the statistics say
Statistics Canada
- 2006 Census Data - Labour Force Activity - Major Field of Study
- Highlights:
Major Field of Study | Unemployment Rate |
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 8.7 |
Education | 3.3 |
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies | 6.2 |
Humanities | 5.9 |
Medieval and renaissance studies | 9.0 |
Social and behavioural sciences and law | 5.3 |
Business, management and public administration | 4.9 |
Physical and life sciences and technologies | 5.8 |
Mathematics, computer and information sciences | 6.1 |
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies | 5.4 |
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation | 5.2 |
Health, parks, recreation and fitness | 3.9 |
Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs | 2.3 |
Personal, protective and transportation services | 6.1 |
NACE - National Association of Colleges and Employers
- NACE Salary Survey September 2012
- New York Times article "Just Wait 10 Years" - "Liberal arts graduates frequently catch or surpass graduates with career-oriented majors in both job quality and compensation"
- Forbes article "College Degrees With The Highest Starting Salaries" - "Engineering majors earn the best salaries, according to the survey, at a median of $59,000. Not surprisingly, the lowest earners graduate in humanities and social science, with a median salary of just $35,000"
- "BU Today" piece - Liberal Arts vs. Career Majors: What's an Education For? - "Liberal arts majors catch up with their career-major peers a decade after graduation, as skills gained from a liberal arts education—clear communication, for example—become more valuable in many careers over time"