Download or read book Insider s Guide to Community College Administration written by Robert Jensen and published by Amer. Assn. of Community Col. This book was released on 2006 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When you're on the front line of administration, you're in the direct line of questions, situations, and challenges that arise daily. As a community college administrator, you're required to tackle the firestorms that flare up, which may include addressing no-win decisions and effectively dealing with unjustified, as well as justified, criticism. Firsthand practical advice is presented direct from experienced professionals and details the skills and attributes needed to succeed as a community college leader. Drawing from the authors' varied experiences, this helpful guide covers the most pressing topics of concern to community college administrators, including * Making defining career choices * Thriving and surviving in your role * Expertly navigating institutional politics * Taking on roles and responsibilities * Becoming a trustee * Selecting a board * Evaluating a CEO

Download or read book Insider s Guide to Community College written by Bedford/St. Martin's and published by Bedford/St. Martin's. This book was released on 2010-02-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These concise and student-friendly booklets on topics critical to college success are a perfect complement to your textbook and course. Bundle one with any Bedford/St. Martin's textbook at no additional cost.

Download or read book The Insider s Guide to Community Colleges written by Joe Celphin and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-05-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Insider's Guide to Community Colleges: How to Choose the Best Community College for You" examines what distinguishes each community college and how to fit these characteristics with your professional and personal goals. This book uses statistical data, genuine student experiences, and expert perspectives to provide a comprehensive picture of community colleges and how to evaluate their quality and fit for your needs. A Comprehensive Guide for Choosing Your Options Expert advice on how to collect data, analyzes your options, and ultimately selects what would best advance your educational and professional goals. This book is your go-to resource if you want to learn new skills, plan to transfer to a four-year university, or just want to start a career with a two-year degree. Using the information and tools in "The Insider's Guide to Community Colleges," you can efficiently manage the application process and choose the community college that best suits your goals. Accept this book as your personal counselor and begin the journey toward making an informed decision that will have a big and exciting impact on your future. This book will guide you through the complex world of community colleges, whether you are a parent supporting your child's educational path, an adult student looking to upgrade or change careers, or a recent high school graduate unsure of your next steps. Choosing the right community college can be a watershed moment in your academic career, potentially laying the groundwork for future success in both academia and the workplace. The procedure, however, can be intimidating due to the sheer number of options and factors to consider. With this book, which seeks to demystify the selection process, you will have a complete toolkit to make informed and confident decisions.

Download or read book Thriving and Surviving on Campus written by Ray Giles and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-10-16 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about how to survive, thrive, and make a difference as a leader in the political arena that can sometimes be overwhelming. First published in 2000, the book quickly rose to the bestseller list at the American Association of Community College’s bookstore as college administrators, university graduate students and college staff development officers recognized its importance as a learning and mentoring resource for current and future college leaders. The authors share ideas, anecdotes, and vicarious experiences that should help readers take advantage of career opportunities and, if necessary, survive pitfalls that may temporarily set them back. The Third Edition has been updated and expanded to reflect new challenges and new opportunities found on America’s community college campuses.

Download or read book Your College Experience 10th Ed Insider s Guide to Community College written by John N. Gardner and published by Bedford/st Martins. This book was released on 2011-12-09 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Community College Confidential written by Robin A. Hanson and published by . This book was released on 2013-12 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a first generation student Dr. Hanson started in the same position as many community college students - completely unprepared for the challenge of attending college. She learned the hard way that going to college creates a whole new world of obstacles. For many, these obstacles seem too great to overcome and they drop-out. With fifteen years of collegiate teaching and student advising experience, Dr. Hanson decided to write Community College Confidential: An Insider's Guide to Getting Your College Degree to help students who are struggling to succeed. By sharing her experiences and expertise on how to navigate the treacherous waters of academia, Dr. Hanson hopes to provide the information and support necessary to help more students achieve their dreams.

Download or read book Your College Experience Concise 8e Insider s Guide to Community College written by John N. Gardner and published by Bedford/st Martins. This book was released on 2010-02-18 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Insider s Guide to the Colleges 2015 written by Yale Daily News Staff and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 1022 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With this new edition, The Insider's Guide to the Colleges has been, for 41 years, the most relied-upon resource for high school students looking for honest reports on colleges straight from the college students themselves. Having interviewed hundreds of their peers on more than 330 campuses and by getting the inside scoop on everything from the nightlife and professors to the newest dorms and wildest student organizations, the reporters at the Yale Daily News have created the most candid college guide ever. In addition to the in-depth profiles, this edition has been updated to include: * Essential statistics for every school, from acceptance rates to popular majors * A "College Finder" to help students zero in on the perfect school * All-new FYI sections with student opinions and outrageous advice The Insider's Guide to the Colleges cuts through the glossy Web sites and brochures to uncover the things that matter most to students, and by staying on top of trends, it gives both students and their parents the straightforward information they need to choose the school that's right for them.

Download or read book How to Go to College on a Shoe String written by Ann Marie O'Phelan and published by Atlantic Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once again in 2006 the cost to attend college was double the inflation rate, according to the report "Trends in College Pricing 2006". The average rate of tuition at four-year private colleges was about $21,235; four-year public universities average $5,491. Tuition costs, of course, are just the beginning now add room and board, the cost of attending a private college is $29,026 per year on average, and $12,127 at four-year public universities. Take a look at IVY league universities such as Princeton and the total fees will climb to nearly $37,000. An 8% college inflation rate means that the cost of college doubles every nine years. For a baby born today, this means that college costs will be more than three times current rates when the child is ready for college. The average debt for graduating college seniors who borrow to finance their undergraduate degree is just under $20,000. But there is good news. There is more financial aid available than ever before over $134 billion. And, despite all of these college cost increases, a college education remains an affordable choice for most families. Armed with the information detailed in this comprehensive book you will be privy to over 2,200 programs that offer scholarships, internships, or loans to more than 1.7 million students each year. These are scholarships, grants, and loan programs that you have never heard of for example: The Millennium Scholarship Offers $10,000 to students who have lived in Nevada for at least two years before they graduate from high school. State-funded by Nevada's portion of the lawsuit settlement against national tobacco companies. Or Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarship One $5,000 and three $1,000 scholarships to students who promote skateboarding. Created by a Philadelphia mother after her 15-year-old son was killed while skateboarding. Are you tall ? Then apply for the Tall Clubs International Scholarship, Males 6'2" or taller and females 5'10" or higher qualify for a $1000.00 scholarship. In addition to scholarships and grants you will learn hundreds of innovative ways to slash your college cost including: calculating your college budget, Ways to Reduce your college budget, buy your text books & supplies cheap, Earn college credit on an accelerated basis, CLEP, Earn college credit outside the traditional classroom, Make use of payment alternatives, Tax credits, Combine higher education and course-related employment, National and community service, Tuition prepayment plans, Federal Funds, State Aid, credit card use, Private Sector Aid, College Funds. How to apply for loans, grants and scholarships, Preparing the financial Aid Packages, Saving for college, retirement funds, what to do when you are parents are divorced, getting awards, Private Scholarships, The Military, National Service, working while going to school, inexpensive dating ideas, medical & dental coverage, your car, your cell phone, your computer, your dorm room, spring break, entertainment, transportation. Maybe saving money to you does not matter, perhaps you won the lottery, but if you want to learn hundreds of innovative ways to save thousands on your college costs than this book is for you.

Download or read book Your College Experience 9th Ed Concise the Insider s Guide to Community College written by John N. Gardner and published by Bedford/st Martins. This book was released on 2010-12-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book A Guide to Early College and Dual Enrollment Programs written by Russ Olwell and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-03-25 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an accessible guide for school leaders and educators who seek to build, support, and expand effective early college and dual enrollment programs in their communities. One of the first books to bring together research in a practical way, this book is full of real stories, critical insights from leaders, teachers, and students, examples of what works and doesn’t work, and strategies to help students successfully make an important jump in their lives, putting them on track to post-secondary education and a career. Whether you’re starting a program from scratch or want to improve an existing dual enrollment and early college program, this book will provide you with the research base, tools, and resources to understand where you and your students fit into the national landscape, and provide guidance and inspiration on the journey to creating an effective program.

Download or read book So You Want to be a Community College Teacher an Insider s Guide written by Jim D. Wilhelm and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2013-07-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an insightful, entertaining look into community college teaching (or any teaching atmosphere). The 16 chapters include scholarly references peppered with real-world experience and humor for an easy read for anyone considering this very honorable profession. It covers such topics as: teaching styles, motivation, ethics, faculty, students, chairpersons, and use of technology. There is a semester diary as to what to expect weekly and personal stories help the reader relate to our community colleges. It is proven that community colleges provide an invaluable service to all students and help produce good, productive citizens.

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Download or read book An Insider s Guide to Academic Writing written by Susan Miller-Cochran and published by Macmillan Higher Education. This book was released on 2018-09-12 with total page 726 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Valued for its clear, accessible presentation of disciplinary writing, the first edition of An Insider’s Guide to Academic Writing was celebrated by adopters at two-year and four-year schools alike. With this second edition, the authors build on that proven pedagogy, offering a series of flexible, transferable frameworks and unique Insider’s video interviews with scholars and peers that helps students to adapt to the academic writing tasks of different disciplinary discourse communities - and helps instructors to teach them. New to the second edition is additional foundational support on the writing process, critical reading, and reflection, to give students stronger tools to apply to their disciplinary writing. An Insider’s Guide to Academic Writing is based on the best practices of a first-year composition program that has trained hundreds of teachers who have instructed thousands of students. Use ISBN 978-1-319-05355-0 to get access to the online videos for free with the brief text and ISBN 978-1-319-05354-3 for the version with readings.