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Subscribe at careercollegecentral.com 2 WHAT'S INSIDE? VOLUME 11, ISSUE 2 ON THE COVER 6 CAREERS: HELPING STUDENTS SUCCEED For those who love to work with their hands, mechanical sciences careers are tantamount to success. Our Careers: Helping Students Succeed series delves into mechanical sciences in this issue, exploring personality traits, learning styles and employment predictions for the many careers that fall under this vocational umbrella. By Jenni Valentino FEATURES 16 2017 CECU ANNUAL CONVENTION AND EXPOSITION A spirit of optimism and connection surrounds this year's Career Education Colleges and Universities Annual Convention and Exposition, as attendees unpack where the sector might head under a new presidential administration. By Kevin Kuzma 20 ROAD MAP SERIES PART 4: CHECKING OFF OUR BUCKET LIST ON THE ROAD TO STUDENT SUCCESS Anyone considering education and training as solutions to their professional challenges can use our Road Map series as a guide to success. In this issue's installment, we explore our Road Map for Parents. Even though students nearing high school completion are treated like adults in many ways, working toward a career is a huge step in developing independence. e more informed parents are about their child's options, the more they can interject their own life experience in guiding them in the right direction. By Brendon O'Neill 28 GAINING GROUND ON GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT? President Trump's promises to dismantle Obama-era higher education regulations may impact the gainful employment rule, which could be good news for thousands of students who seek to complete their career education and begin their careers. By Kevin Kuzma SOCIAL MEDIA 24 SOCIAL MEDIA FOR SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS: FACEBOOK Learn some valuable tips on making Facebook work more effectively for your college or university. By Jenni Valentino IN EVERY ISSUE 36 HISTORY ON REPEAT: THE EVOLUTION OF THE CAREER COLLEGE ASSOCIATION As corporations evolve, they sometimes change names, missions and more to show how they've changed to benefit customers. In higher education, the same is true of colleges and the associations that represent them, as you can see in this installment of our History on Repeat series. By Kevin Kuzma 46 WHY I STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE Certified Higher Education Professional Shannon Seiler shares her story.