Turner College alum Kenneth Gray II has been named Director of Academic Success Coaching at CSU. "Coming back to CSU feels full circle. This is where I found my footing, discovered my purpose, and built relationships that helped shape the person and professional I am today. Now, I get to pour back into the same community that once poured into me," Gray explained. In accepting this new position, Gray returns to CSU from his role as Coordinator of Enrollment at Southern Union State Community College. His educational background includes at BBA in management and an M.S. in organizational leadership, both from the Turner College. Gray is currently pursuing an Ed.D. from CSU. "I’m stepping into this role with a heart for service, a student-first mindset, and a commitment to building a culture where every student feels seen, supported, and set up for success. I’m looking forward to working alongside a passionate team to build student-centered, data-driven strategies that empower our students to thrive from day one through graduation," Gray concluded.
Officials in the Turner College's Butler Center for Research and Economic Development recently put the finishing touches on an extensive report on trends in educational programs and occupations in the Columbus area. The report also includes data on business and technology trends. According to Fady Mansour , Director of the Butler Center, there are several key takeaways from the report regarding 10 occupational gaps that currently exist in the Columbus area. First, software development occupation exhibits the biggest labor shortage, with the report adding that the TSYS School has a bachelor's degree program in information technology along with a new AI track for the bachelor's degree in computer science, both of which can qualify students for this occupation. Other educational programs are in demand, such as computer programming and cloud computing. Second, there is a gap of 30 employees per year in general and operations management. This gap could be addressed by the Turn...

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