A new study has determined that low-income students with top test scores and grades do not generally apply to the most selective colleges and universities, raising troubling questions about rising inequality and the potentially diminished role of higher education as … Read More…
Meghann Jones
Articles by Meghann Jones
Culture at Work: British Council, Booz Allen Hamilton and Ipsos Public Affairs launch study in Washington DC
On Thursday Ipsos Public Affairs launched the “Culture at Work: Communicating in the Global Workplace” study in Washington, DC, to an audience of policymakers and experts. The study of 367 large employers in nine countries was conducted in partnership with … Read More…
Preparing Students for the Modern Workplace
According to a study released last week by The Chronicle, US employers are finding that job candidates are lacking basic workplace proficiencies, like adaptability, communication skills, and the ability to solve complex problems. This resonates strongly with a study published last … Read More…
Culture at Work: The Value of Intercultural Skills in the Workplace
Global economic realities are driving constant change in the workplace, leading to significant shifts in employers’ needs and expectations. In addition to traditional qualifications, employers are now seeking candidates who have the skills to transcend national and cultural borders and … Read More…
Are Americans Saving Enough for College? Ipsos Public Affairs/Sallie Mae How America Saves for College Report 2013
In 2011, America sent nearly 22 million people to college. With tuition prices on the rise many American families are getting a head start on saving for college. Are they doing enough though? In a report published today by Sallie Mae and conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs, we illustrate the current trends in how American families are preparing for their financial investment in higher education.
Public opinion research giving a voice to global citizens
Using public opinion to give voice to citizens was the goal of this project by La Trope University, Australia.
Building Reputation in Higher Education
In a paper published today by Ipsos Public Affairs explains how higher education institutions can utilize research to understand the higher education landscape, define their unique brand, profile potential students and build and communicate their reputation to key target audiences.
Enhanced employability for those who study overseas
A recent Ipsos study found that most US employers are extremely favorable towards job candidates who have studied overseas, and that most consider degrees from the UK to be equal to or better than those earned in the US.
Acceptable interventions in the personal behavior of citizens
Michael Bloomberg last week announced that he would commit $220 million to the drive towards increased tobacco control globally. The funds will be directed towards the six facets of WHO’s MPOWER initiative to reduce tobacco use, which include high-level advocacy for enforcing bans on tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship, and raising taxes on tobacco, as well as citizen level interventions to help people reduce their dependency on tobacco.
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