Download or read book Encouraging Civility as a Community College Leader written by Paul A. Elsner and published by Amer. Assn. of Community Col. This book was released on 2005 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peer inside community college campuses to witness unexpected and often unprecedented incivility encountered by community college leaders. Real-life experiences, observations, lessons, and recommendations will help you gain expert knowledge on how to handle crises in your academic environment. Discover successful strategies for maintaining and encouraging an atmosphere of civility under even the most hostile conditions on campus or in the community.
Download or read book Practical Leadership in Community Colleges written by George R. Boggs and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-07-18 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anticipate, manage, and overcome the complex issues facing community colleges Practical Leadership in Community Colleges offers a path forward through the challenges community colleges face every day. Through field observations, reports, news coverage, and interviews with leaders and policy makers, this book digs deep into the issues confronting college leaders and provides clear direction for managing through the storm. With close examination of both emerging trends and perennial problems, the discussion delves into issues brought about by changing demographics, federal and state mandates, public demand, economic cycles, student unrest, employee groups, trustees, college supporters, and more to provide practical guidance toward optimal outcomes for all stakeholders. Written by former presidents, including a past president of the American Association of Community Colleges, this book provides expert guidance on anticipating and managing the critical issues that affect the entire institution. Both authors serve as consultants, executive coaches, and advisors to top leaders, higher education institutions, and leadership development programs throughout the United States. Community colleges are facing increasingly complex issues from both without and within. Some can be avoided, others only mitigated—but all must be managed, and college leaders must be fully prepared or risk failing the students and the community. This book provides real-world guidance for current and emerging leaders and trustees seeking more effective management methods, with practical insight and expert perspective. Tackle the college completion challenge and performance-based funding initiatives Manage through economic cycles, declining support, and calls for accountability Delve into the issues of privatization and employee unionization Execute strategies to align institutional goals and mission Manage organizational change and new ways of thinking that are essential in today's competitive environment Manage issues involving diversity, inclusiveness, and equity Prepare adequately for campus emergencies Community colleges are the heartbeat of the nation's higher education system, and bear the tremendous responsibility of serving the needs of a vast and varied student body. Every day may bring new issues, but effective management allows institutions to rise to the challenge rather than falter under pressure. Practical Leadership in Community Colleges goes beyond theory to provide the practical guidance leadership needs to more effectively lead institutions to achieve results and serve the students and the community.
Download or read book Fostering Civility on Campus written by Judy Rookstool and published by Amer. Assn. of Community Col. This book was released on 2007 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Offers a definition of civility and common-sense approaches that instructors and administrators can use to foster and maintain a civil environment in the classroom and on campus"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Presidents and Analysts Discuss Contemporary Challenges written by John J. Prihoda and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-01-05 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since their inception, America’s community colleges have undergone continuous change. They must, because their mission is to provide learning vital for those who face local as well as global transformations, and that requires vigilant, vigorous commitment. This volume contains insights from men and women who have led the thinking and practice in these colleges to current historical heights. They were asked to forecast solutions to today's most critical problems as well as to identify opportunities that will likely engage tomorrow's community college leaders. In addition, a prevailing university authority was asked to review the support system traditionally relied upon to provide expertise to faculty and administrators. "Presidents and Analysts Discuss Contemporary Issues" collects decades of experience from extraordinary leaders and places that wisdom in readers' hands. This is the 156th volume of this Jossey-Bass quarterly report series. Essential to the professional libraries of presidents, vice presidents, deans, and other leaders in today's open-door institutions, New Directions for Community Colleges provides expert guidance in meeting the challenges of their distinctive and expanding educational mission.
Download or read book The Coercive Community College written by Leah P. Hollis and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2016-07-25 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few studies address workplace bullying in American higher education. Leah P.Hollis, EdD, author of Bully in the Ivory Tower addressed the issue of workplace bullying in four-year institutions. This volume, The Coercive Community College, replicates the study to reveal that 64% of community college respondents are affected by workplace bullying.
Download or read book The Making of Chicana o Studies written by Rodolfo Acuña and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Making of Chicana/o Studies traces the philosophy and historical development of the field of Chicana/o studies from precursor movements to the Civil Rights era to today, focusing its lens on the political machinations in higher education that sought to destroy the discipline. As a renowned leader, activist, scholar, and founding member of the movement to establish this curriculum in the California State University system, which serves as a model for the rest of the country, Rodolfo F. Acuña has, for more than forty years, battled the trend in academia to deprive this group of its academic presence. The book assesses the development of Chicana/o studies (an area of studies that has even more value today than at its inception)--myths about its epistemological foundations have remained uncontested. Acuña sets the record straight, challenging those in the academy who would fold the discipline into Latino studies, shadow it under the dubious umbrella of ethnic studies, or eliminate it altogether. Building the largest Chicana/o studies program in the nation was no easy feat, especially in an atmosphere of academic contention. In this remarkable account, Acuña reveals how California State University, Northridge, was instrumental in developing an area of study that offers more than 166 sections per semester, taught by 26 tenured and 45 part-time instructors. He provides vignettes of successful programs across the country and offers contemporary educators and students a game plan--the mechanics for creating a successful Chicana/o studies discipline--and a comprehensive index of current Chicana/o studies programs nationwide. Latinas/os, of which Mexican Americans are nearly seventy percent, comprise a complex sector of society projected to be just shy of thirty percent of the nation's population by 2050. The Making of Chicana/o Studies identifies what went wrong in the history of Chicana/o studies and offers tangible solutions for the future.
Download or read book To Be Honest written by Karén Clos Bleeker and published by Amer. Assn. of Community Col. This book was released on 2007-04-30 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Defines academic dishonesty, summarizes research to date on its occurrence and prevalence in higher education, and offers recommendations to community colleges"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Higher Education and Silicon Valley written by W. Richard Scott and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2017-09-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It focuses on the ways in which various types of colleges have endeavored—and often failed—to meet the demands of a vibrant economy and concludes with a discussion of current policy recommendations, suggestions for improvements and reforms at the state level, and a proposal to develop a regional body to better align educational and economic development.
Download or read book Community College Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Choosing Civility written by P. M. Forni and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2010-04-01 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most people would agree that thoughtful behavior and common decency are in short supply, or simply forgotten in hurried lives of emails, cellphones, and multi-tasking. In Choosing Civility, P. M. Forni identifies the twenty-five rules that are most essential in connecting effectively and happily with others. In clear, witty, and, well...civilized language, Forni covers topics that include: * Think Twice Before Asking Favors * Give Constructive Criticism * Refrain from Idle Complaints * Respect Others' Opinions * Don't Shift Responsibility and Blame * Care for Your Guests * Accept and Give Praise Finally, Forni provides examples of how to put each rule into practice and so make life-and the lives of others-more enjoyable, companionable, and rewarding. Choosing Civility is a simple, practical, perfectly measured, and quietly magical handbook on the lost art of civility and compassion. “Insightful meditation on how changing the way we think can improve our daily lives. ... A deft exploration that urges us to think before speaking.” —Kirkus, Starred Review
Download or read book Diverse Issues in Higher Education written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book In Search of Civility written by Harriette A. Scott and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Community colleges are searching for ways to address civility on college campuses. In this qualitative case study, the problem of examining and clarifying civility at one Midwestern multi campus community college district was addressed. The conceptual framework and research design used for the study consisted of views on civility from theorists Oakeshott (1975) and Shils (1997) combined with Forni's (2002) best practices of civility and the American Association for Community Colleges' (2005) Code of Ethics. One central research question guided this study: How do internal stakeholders at McGregor Community College explain the factors that encourage civility or hinder civility on their campus? A comparative analysis of the ideas of the theorists on civility and Forni and the AACC Code of Ethics revealed the guiding concepts of the study including communication, respect, integrity, and inclusiveness. Fourteen internal stakeholders, students, faculty, administrators, and trustees were interviewed; they represented four campuses at a multi campus community college district. Coding generated themes on civility perceptions and behaviors. CategoriesFindings suggested a solid connection between communication and civility. Respect, also a major factor, was considered a personal responsibility. Surprisingly, participants' views mirrored those of Oakeshott and Shils regarding civility as a virtue; they also mirrored Foucault who regarded civility as a form of oppression and conformity. Interestingly, classroom incivility was not suggested as a major factor in creating a civil environment. The study as a whole provided a contemporary snapshot view of civility as it is understood and played out on one multi campus community college district. of actions that support civility and actions that hinder civility were formed. -- Abstract.
Download or read book Doing Civility written by Kent M. Weeks and published by Morgan James Publishing. This book was released on 2014-02-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Doing Civility: Breaking the Cycle of Incivility on the Campus, explores ways in which members of the college community can take proactive steps to break the cycle of incivility. Civility requires extending mutual respect to others, especially people with different values, beliefs, and ideas. It also involves a civic responsibility to strengthen the community. Doing Civility dives into how civility can be applied in practical ways using real-life student stories. Doing Civility is a companion book to In Search of Civility. Together, the two books provide sharp analysis for understanding civility on campus and in the workplace. Doing Civility incorporates interactive tools and exercises at the end of each chapter designed to help readers apply the concepts covered in the chapter. The tools and exercises are perfect for self-reflection or small group discussions. Americans are trouble by the growing incivility they see in public life and in their interpersonal relationships. The modern college and university may offer the best and most effective forum for providing an education in civility for our future leaders. It’s time to do civility.
Download or read book Narratives and Strategies of Effective Leadership in Community Colleges written by Nacco, Stephen Damian and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-04-29 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In American higher education, community colleges present new opportunities for many, embodying the democratic essence since their early roots. Originally conceived as junior colleges preparing students for university transfers, these institutions have undergone a transformative journey, evolving into the comprehensive, open-access pillars of education that define our present landscape. Despite a shared mission, a disparity exists among community colleges, with some rising to prominence as leaders in the community-college movement. Amidst the challenges posed by the two World Wars, economic fluctuations, and societal shifts, community colleges have adapted to serve diverse needs, encompassing workforce development, community education, and developmental studies. Narratives and Strategies of Effective Leadership in Community Colleges takes on the challenge faced by these institutions—maintaining excellence amid the evolving demands of a dynamic society. Narratives and Strategies of Effective Leadership in Community Colleges is a pivotal resource for higher-education practitioners navigating the complex realm of leadership challenges in community colleges. It portrays community colleges as national treasures in higher education. Beyond mere success stories, each chapter details the intricacies of effective leadership. Targeting governing boards, faculty, leaders, and administrators, the book provides invaluable insights into strategic planning, student support, campus revitalization, and financial management. It serves as a crucial guide for those aspiring to elevate their institutions.
Download or read book Exploring Leadership written by Susan R. Komives and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-09-25 with total page 515 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the thoroughly revised and updated second edition of the best-selling book Exploring Leadership. The book is designed to help college students understand that they are capable of being effective leaders and to guide them in developing their leadership potential. Exploring Leadership incorporates new insights and material developed in the course of the authors’ work in the field. The second edition contains expanded and new chapters and also includes the relational leadership model, uses a more global context and examples that relate to a wide variety of disciplines, contains a new section which emphasizes ways to work to accomplish change, and concludes with concrete strategies for activism.
Download or read book NACADA Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Colleges that Encourage Character Development written by and published by Templeton Foundation Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
