<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news/stories/cpe-review-of-academic.html" dsn="news"><hide/><featured/><pubDate>11/25/2020</pubDate><title>CPE review of academic programs to emphasize jobs, market demand</title><description>The Council has launched a new data-driven assessment of academic programs to help ensure they align with the state's strategic goals and prepare students for career success in the evolving marketplace. CPE is partnering with Gray Associates, a nationally-recognized consulting and analytics firm, to conduct the review.</description><image><img src="/_resources/images/cpe-review-of-academic.jpg" alt="Student"/></image></item>