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"Now what should I do?" This is a question academic leaders ask
themselves with great regularity. As ironic as it may seem, very
few academic leaders have had any formal training in academic
administration, or in any kind of administration at all. For the
most part, academic administrators learn on the job. They also seek
advice wherever they can get it. The purpose of this book is to
offer such advice. The book is written both for academic
administrators at all levels as well as for those who aspire to
academic administration.
"Now what should I do?" This is a question academic leaders ask
themselves with great regularity. As ironic as it may seem, very
few academic leaders have had any formal training in academic
administration, or in any kind of administration at all. For the
most part, academic administrators learn on the job. They also seek
advice wherever they can get it. The purpose of this book is to
offer such advice. The book is written both for academic
administrators at all levels as well as for those who aspire to
academic administration.
The Elements of Great Speechmaking provides professionals with the
tools necessary to communicate effectively and successfully in the
21st century. This is the only book available that teaches the
reader how to innovatively infuse speeches and presentations with
the crucial components of drama and intrigue. Because of its
balance of philosophy, pragmatism, and substance, The Elements of
Great Speechmaking will appeal greatly to professionals in
educational, governmental, and corporate organizations.
Graduate Research is an all-in-one resource for prospective and
matriculated graduate students in the sciences. The newly revised
edition includes updates to every chapter. Graduate Research covers
a range of topics including writing and preparation of research
proposals, developing and refining teaching skills, and ethics and
compliance areas such as research involving human subjects and
animals. Graduate Research helps readers navigate the
multidimensional and interdisciplinary world of scientific research
and it is an invaluable resource for graduate researchers as well
as those in advising or mentoring roles.
Devoted Academics is guided by the author's 45-year career in
tenured faculty posts (chemical sciences), and significant
management and administrative positions at six U.S. research
universities. The book is both a personal journey, and a discussion
of the challenges, successes, and failures inherent in academic
life. In all cases, the author stresses how important an ethical
sense of responsibility, accountability, and the development of
character are to successful service in academic roles. Devoted
Academics is an inspiration to young scholars, contemplating a life
in the academy; mid-career academics who can learn from
communication and other strategies as they consider future career
options; and older academics, who will enjoy comparing their
experiences with those of the author and his colleagues.
You've met them in your own life: the influential mentor who made a
difference. The public servant whose energy and dedication were an
inspiration to all. The business leader who overcame adversity and
succeeded in an admirable endeavor. The visionary who drew an
entire community or organization together. You may not realize that
you've also met them in a classic of American literature and
cinema. Veteran educator Robert V. Smith adopts the virtues of the
beloved and familiar characters from the Wizard of Oz stories,
along with the trials and triumphs of their creator, L. Frank Baum,
as a road map for personal and professional growth. The magical
archetypes of the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, the Cowardly Lion,
Dorothy, Toto, and the Wizard guide readers--especially those
preparing for college and career--to a deeper understanding of
lifelong learning, loving, serving, and leading. Smith blends
Baum's fascinating biography and publishing history with practical
advice and philosophy drawn from a rich array of sources. Further,
the book's chapters are enhanced with rich video content linked by
interactive codes. For seekers and teachers alike, The Way of Oz
opens the door to an imaginative, inspiring journey and challenges
all aspirants to make a difference in their work and world.
The old aphorism ""Where you stand is where you sit"" rings true
across many sectors of society. For academic administrators, be
they provosts, vice-presidents or vice-chancellors, deans or
directors, department chairs or heads, or administrative support
professionals, the level and scope of responsibilities clearly
influence perspectives. Yet, having a understanding of the
higher-education enterprise is essential to ensuring professional
success and advancement. Such understanding is at the heart of this
work. This handbook addresses the three key responsibilities of
academic officers: inspiration, evaluation, and representation.
""Getting a Good Start"" deals with the promise of a new position,
communicating with supervisors, and ""getting around."" ""Offering
Inspiration and Direction"" looks at the integrated scholar and
""academic intrapreneurs""; diversity; the joys, challenges, and
failure of professional life; and dealing with tragedies.
""Guidance to Various Academic Administrators and Support Staff""
examines the development, roles, and responsibilities of academic
officers and institutional planning and budgeting. Reviewing the
state of the institution and its personnel is covered in
""Assessments and Evaluations,"" and ""Policies and Partnerships""
deals with ethics-based policies, academic consortia and
partnerships, and international outreach. Throughout this valuable
handbook, Smith offers background, advice, and examples that will
interest both the novice and seasoned administrator as he takes us
on a tour of success stories, challenges, and foibles.
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