Listening to the community of the hearing-impaired

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The deaf do not consider their inability to hear a drawback for they have developed a unique culture and are safely ensconed in their world. To reach out to the deaf and help them secure a job, an understanding of their world is necessary. They communicate by American Sign Language (ASL), writing, lip reading, and speech. Deaf people communicate with one another without inhibition. The University of North Texas (UNT) offers interpreters and assistance to help the deaf find a job. Arizona State University (ASU) offers a different program for the deaf in their Disabled Student Resources (DSR) program. Technology is essential in reducing the barriers between those who are deaf and those who are not.

Education, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Children, Deaf, Deaf children, Deaf, Deaf education

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Small colleges band together in Oregon consortium

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Colleges in Oregon have organized the Oregon Liberal Arts Placement Consortium to provide a centralized job placement service for their liberal arts graduates. The consortium has been holding an annual job fair at the University of Portland campus since 1991. The 1994 job fair featured recruiters from 98 companies who hold discussions on internships, summer jobs and entry-level employment. The consortium is seeking to expand its membership from other colleges to increase attendance at the fair.

Management, Services, Universities and colleges, Job fairs, Employment, Oregon

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Community colleges a vital key to training tomorrow's work force

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Community colleges are a vital tool in economic revitalization efforts because they equip college students with skills necessary to increase both work and earning potential. Their contribution to local economy is evident in several communities such as in North and South Carolina, Ohio and Colorado. Despite the increase in enrollment, funding has not increased and several community colleges are forced to limit enrollment or eliminate expensive programs due to budget cuts.

Economic aspects, Finance, Cover Story, Education, Higher, Higher education, State aid to higher education, Community colleges

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