The Association of American Colleges & Universities has published a report entitled "Our Students Best Work: A Framework for Accountability Worthy of Our Mission." The report has some very interesting data including a list of Skills and Areas of Knowledge a majority of employers would like schools to emphasize more. The list is below and notice the emphasize on reform standards based skills.
Concepts and new developments in science and technology
Teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate with others in diverse group settings
The ability to apply knowledge and skills to real-world settings through internships or other hands-on experiences
The ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
Critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills
Global issues and developments and their implications for the future
The ability to locate, organize, and evaluate information from multiple sources
The ability to be innovative and think creatively
The ability to solve complex problems
The ability to work with numbers and understand statistics
The role of the United States in the world
A sense of integrity and ethics
Cultural values and traditions in America and other countries
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