Four Strategies College Faculty Can Use to Strengthen Workforce Preparedness

| By Gale Staff | In early 2024, the Strada Education Foundation published a study revealing concerning metrics about recent college graduates and underemployment. According to the research, 52% of graduates are underemployed within a year of earning their bachelor’s degree, and 45% remain underemployed 10 years after graduation.1 The problem isn’t that jobs aren’t … Read more

Embrace the Dark Side of American Literature with Edgar Allan Poe

| By Gale Staff | Edgar Allan Poe’s morbid themes and unconventional life make him a fascinating figure. From compelling detective stories to macabre poems, Poe’s writing was a pioneering venture into the darker side of the human experience. Fear, mental duress, and death were all fair game. Born on January 19, 1809, Poe’s early … Read more

Improving Health Outcomes With Patient-Centered Communication

| By Gale Staff | Every student in the healthcare field anticipates the moment they meet with a patient for the first time—when they must take all their medical knowledge and training and transform it into something more than the sum of its parts: an outcomes-driven conversation. Successful patient interactions require more than an understanding … Read more

Enhancing Student Success with Gale Research Complete

| By Gale Staff | One of the key issues facing community colleges is not just getting students in the classroom—but helping them to succeed once they’re there. Nearly half of students drop out within a year, and only 40% complete a degree or certificate within six years. According to a 2023 study from New … Read more

New Titles for Gale OneFile, November 2024

| By Gale Staff | Gale Academic OneFile Gale General OneFile Gale OneFile: Educator’s Reference Complete Gale OneFile: Health and Medicine Gale OneFile: High School Edition Gale OneFile: News Gale OneFile: Informe Académico

Understanding Epilepsy

| By Barbara Wexler, MPH | Epilepsy is a chronic (long-term) neurological disorder where people have repeated seizures because of unusual or abnormal electrical activity in the brain. These seizures can show up in many different ways, from nearly imperceptible moments of zoning out to intense shaking and severe convulsions. There are many different potential … Read more

50+ Election Season Resources for Learners & Researchers

| By Gale Staff | During a presidential election season, there’s a staggering amount of online content covering candidates, polling data, debates, and more. Finding reliable, student-focused resources that fit your instructional needs can be a challenge. Compiled here is a list of relevant content for educators and librarians seeking U.S. election resources available for … Read more

Normalize and Demystify Diabetes

According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), more than 11% of Americans have diabetes. That’s more than 38 million people. Worldwide, diabetes affects more than 500 million adults. Diabetes is a pervasive and complex disease, as there are different types and causes, and diabetes can be life-threatening if unmanaged. … Read more

Introducing Faith Forrest: Fall 2024 Intern

|Interview by Carly Ziegler, Marketing Manager at Gale | We are thrilled to welcome Faith Forrest, our dynamic and talented Fall 2024 intern. Faith joins us with a passion for creativity and a drive for excellence, bringing fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to our team. This season, Faith will be diving into a research project … Read more