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Book Saving Higher Education in the Age of Money

Download or read book Saving Higher Education in the Age of Money written by James Engell and published by University of Virginia Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new status of money -- Prestige, money, and the ends of higher education -- Learning for dollars -- Humanities and the market-model university -- The destruction of reading -- Means and ends, signs and symbols -- Packaging ethics -- Leading the self into the world -- Science, art, and democracy : a partnership -- The higher utility

Book Prospects of Higher Education

Download or read book Prospects of Higher Education written by and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Broad and imaginative, methodologically innovative and policy sharp, this book has much for government and university leaders, scholars of higher education and anyone interested in public policy.

Book Thinking about Higher Education

Download or read book Thinking about Higher Education written by Paul Gibbs and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-12-18 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With higher education around the world in a period of extreme flux, this volume explores its underlying philosophy, a core element of the ongoing debate. Offering a diverse range of perspectives from an international selection of renowned scholars of higher education, the book is full of imaginative insights that add up to a substantive contribution to the discussion. As universities attempt to adapt to a new environment characterized by stiff international competition, networked remote learning, burgeoning student numbers and comparative performance assessment, how we conceptualize the purpose and ethos of our higher learning institutions is more important than ever. This publication features a multitude of distinctive approaches that illuminate potential solutions to the complex issues universities must grapple with in these uncertain times. Rather than espousing a singular philosophical approach, the editors have assembled views from across the spectrum and from differing national contexts, representing a multidisciplinary response to the situation. This collection of papers aims thus to inspire fresh developments in the way we think about the complexities of and options available to, higher education.

Book Learning to Seek

    Book Details:
  • Author : Walter Truett Anderson
  • Publisher : Transaction Publishers
  • Release : 2011-12-31
  • ISBN : 1412809371
  • Pages : 147 pages

Download or read book Learning to Seek written by Walter Truett Anderson and published by Transaction Publishers. This book was released on 2011-12-31 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The accelerating technological transformation in learn- ing has necessitated an ability to search and differentiate among the one billion web pages, libraries, databases, books, newspapers, magazines, radio and television stations, and opinion columns available online. This volume focuses on the normative challenges that the current technological transformation presents to all professionals engaged in higher education. Part I concentrates on the current social and technological trends. David Snyder presents an outline of technologies that have made open knowledge systems possible. Majid Tehranian argues that the new technological environment has made learning to seek out information more possible than ever before. Robert Fuller calls for an egalitarian rather than hierarchical approach to communication systems. Harlan Cleveland proposes integrative learning, broad thinking, and globally aware citizenship through "education for wisdom." Part II focuses on problems of governance and finance in the new technological environment. John Hinchcliff takes up the problem of values and argues for the maintenance of traditional altruistic rather than Promethean goals. Karou Yamaguchi comes to the problem of the futures with the tools of system dynamics. William Bergquist calls for a reorganization of higher education to meet the needs for creation, transfer, and inculcation of knowledge and skills. Hamid Shirvani calls for the core values of transparency, integrity, open communication, and dignitarian approach as the guideposts in educational leadership. Walter Truett Anderson concludes by attempting to bring the complex technological, social, economic, and political variables into a holistic approach for the management of higher education. In 2005, at the Universities of the Future Conference, participants were asked to envision the future of higher education. Part III, presents their visions.

Book Saving State U

    Book Details:
  • Author : Nancy Folbre
  • Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
  • Release : 2011-03
  • ISBN : 1458732061
  • Pages : 246 pages

Download or read book Saving State U written by Nancy Folbre and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2011-03 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once upon a time, students who were willing and able to work hard could obtain an affordable, high-quality education at a public university. Those times are gone. Intensified admissions competition coupled with opposition to public spending has scorched every campus. Budget cuts, tuition hikes, and debt burdens are undermining the best path to upward mobility that this country ever built.But despite all of this, Americans still embrace ideals of equal opportunity and know that higher education represents a public good. Students, faculty, staff, and advocates are beginning to build political coalitions and develop new strategies to improve access, enhance quality, and simplify financial aid. This book celebrates and will fortify their efforts.In Saving State U, economist Nancy Folbre brings the national debates of education experts down to the level of trying to teach-and trying to learn-at major state universities whose budgets have repeatedly been slashed, restored, and then slashed again. Here is a brilliant firsthand account of the stakes involved, the politics, and the key debates raging through public campuses today. In a passionate, accessible voice, Folbre also offers a sobering vision of the many possible futures of public higher education and their links to the fate of our democracy while looking at the practical ways in which change is now possible.

Book The Demise of the Library School

Download or read book The Demise of the Library School written by Richard J. Cox and published by Library Juice Press, LLC. This book was released on 2010 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Demise of the Library School, Richard J. Cox places the present and future of professional education for librarianship in the debate on the modern corporate university. The book is a series of meditations on critical themes relating to the education of librarians, archivists, and other information professionals, playing off of other commentators analyzing the nature of higher education and its problems and promises.

Book The Eighteenth Century Literature Handbook

Download or read book The Eighteenth Century Literature Handbook written by Gary Day and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2009-09-07 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Literature and Culture Handbooks are an innovative series of guides to major periods, topics and authors in British and American literature and culture. Designed to provide a comprehensive, one-stop resource for literature students, each handbook provides the essential information and guidance needed from the beginning of a course through to developing more advanced knowledge and skills. Written in clear language by leading academics, they provide an indispensable introduction to key topics, including: • Introduction to authors, texts, historical and cultural contexts • Guides to key critics, concepts and topics • An overview of major critical approaches, changes in the canon and directions of current and future research • Case studies in reading literary and critical texts • Annotated bibliography (including websites), timeline, glossary of critical terms. The Eighteenth-Century Literature Handbook is an invaluable introduction to literature and culture in the eighteenth century.

Book U S  Savings Bonds for Education

Download or read book U S Savings Bonds for Education written by and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Higher Education  Handbook of Theory and Research

Download or read book Higher Education Handbook of Theory and Research written by John C. Smart and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-03-21 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Handbook series provides a compendium of thorough and integrative literature reviews on a diverse array of topics of interest to the higher education scholarly and policy communities. Each chapter provides a comprehensive review of research findings on a selected topic, critiques the research literature in terms of its conceptual and methodological rigor, and sets forth an agenda for future research intended to advance knowledge on the chosen topic.

Book Mastering Money in Your 20s and Beyond

Download or read book Mastering Money in Your 20s and Beyond written by Hayley Brickell and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2024-03-01 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transform Your Financial Future: The Essential Guide for Young Adults Imagine embarking on a journey that not only secures your financial freedom but empowers you to make informed decisions that resonate with your aspirations and life goals. Mastering Money in Your 20s and Beyond is the compass you need to navigate the complex world of finances, turning daunting challenges into milestones of success. In a world where financial literacy is often overlooked, this book stands as a beacon of knowledge and practical wisdom. From dissecting the psychology of spending to unraveling the mysteries of the stock market, Mastering Money equips you with the tools to build a solid financial foundation. Whether you're crafting your first budget, dabbling in investments, or planning for retirement, each page is packed with actionable strategies tailored to guide you through every stage of your financial journey. Why wait to address your finances until you're bogged down with debts or financial uncertainties? Early chapters invite you to scrutinize your money mindset, laying the groundwork for lifelong financial fitness. As you progress, you'll learn not only to manage debts and navigate taxes but also to make strategic choices about insurance, real estate, and higher education financing. The guide doesn't stop at personal finance; it also ventures into entrepreneurship, the gig economy, and even international finance, ensuring you're prepared for whatever path you choose. Beyond mere management, this book inspires you to dream bigger. Investing in your 20s isn't just about stocks and bonds; it's about investing in your future. With special attention to social responsibility, financial philanthropy, and stress management, Mastering Money acknowledges that true wealth extends beyond the balance sheet, encompassing the well-being of your community and yourself. Don't let another day pass in uncertainty. Open the door to a life where financial worries are a thing of the past, and confidence in your financial decisions leads to a fulfilling, stress-free future. It's time to take control, starting with Mastering Money in Your 20s and Beyond. Your journey to financial fitness begins here.

Book Navigating the Financial Blogosphere

Download or read book Navigating the Financial Blogosphere written by Russell Bailyn and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-10-18 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for Navigating the Financial Blogosphere "Navigating the Financial Blogosphere is the most enjoyable personal finance book I've ever read. I read it cover to cover within an afternoon, and I didn't want to put it down. It's fresh, practical, and broad in its topic coverage and should be on the top of every person's reading list. Russell Bailyn is a super-talented rising star." -Matthew D. Hutcheson, Independent Pension Fiduciary, expert Congressional witness on retirement plan economics "Financial information on the Internet has exploded in volume; the challenge is to find what's useful and reliable. Russell Bailyn's book does an excellent job of presenting important personal finance topics in a clear and digestible form, and pointing readers to a wealth of high-quality sources on the Internet. Navigating the Financial Blogosphere is browsable, fun, and very useful." -David Jackson, founder and CEO, SeekingAlpha.com "Russell Bailyn not only explains financial decision making, but like a good research librarian, he tells you where to go on the Web for more information. You'll want to be close to your computer as you read this book." -Joseph Hurley, founder and CEO, Savingforcollege.com LLC

Book Continuing Higher Education Review

Download or read book Continuing Higher Education Review written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Making and Saving Money

Download or read book Making and Saving Money written by Helen Sarah Lund and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Kiplinger s Personal Finance

Download or read book Kiplinger s Personal Finance written by and published by . This book was released on 2001-09 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most trustworthy source of information available today on savings and investments, taxes, money management, home ownership and many other personal finance topics.

Book Black Enterprise

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  • Author :
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1989-12
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 128 pages

Download or read book Black Enterprise written by and published by . This book was released on 1989-12 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BLACK ENTERPRISE is the ultimate source for wealth creation for African American professionals, entrepreneurs and corporate executives. Every month, BLACK ENTERPRISE delivers timely, useful information on careers, small business and personal finance.

Book It s More Than Money  It s Your Life

Download or read book It s More Than Money It s Your Life written by Candace Bahr and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-02-02 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for It's More Than Money-It's Your Life! "I've always thought there should be a Weight Watchers for money. Now there is, thanks to Ginita Wall and Candace Bahr. Their Money Clubs are simple, but brilliant . . . and so much fun! These clubs could absolutely change women's attitudes and relationship to money forever. Whether you're just starting out, or starting over, I guarantee this book is one you'll keep and refer to again and again." -Barbara Stanny, author of Prince Charming Isn't Coming: How Women Get Smart About Money and Secrets of Six-Figure Women: Surprising Strategies to Up Your Income and Change Your Life "The power of women in groups supporting one another is stupendous. The new Money Club is a marvelous and important saga of women getting together to master their futures and achieve their individual and collective dreams. It debunks old financial myths and provides a practical pathway to gaining control over critical aspects of our lives. Bravo!" -Tom Peters, author of Re-imagine! and In Search of Excellence "Smart, warm, and engaging, It's More Than Money-It's Your Life! brings the seasoned financial expertise of Candace Bahr and Ginita Wall straight into the living rooms and checkbooks of America. From its 'Small Steps' to the fresh group problem-solving approach, the book is guaranteed to motivate women to reach financial goals together and grow on their own." -David Bach, bestselling author of Smart Women Finish Rich and Smart Couples Finish Rich "It's More Than Money-It's Your Life! is a wonderful guide filled with practical and inspiring tips to empower women. I especially love the Money Club concept-what a great idea, and so easy and fun to accomplish!" -Olivia Mellan, money coach and author of Money Shy to Money Sure: A Women's Road Map to Financial Well-Being

Book Academe

    Book Details:
  • Author : American Association of University Professors
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2006
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 612 pages

Download or read book Academe written by American Association of University Professors and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: