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Direct linkHamidullah, Madinah F., Ed. – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2021
Public affairs and nonprofit program administrators and directors interested in (or tasked with) implementing undergraduate programs require a resource where they can find information for recruiting and retaining the next wave of public and nonprofit workers. While similar to graduate public affairs programs, undergraduate programs may differ in…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Public Affairs Education, Personnel Selection, Outcomes of Education
Tharp, D. Scott – Stylus Publishing LLC, 2020
This book is principally written for entry-level student affairs and non-profit staff who develop and facilitate social justice education workshops and structured conversations, as well as for student peer educators who are often employed to assist in the facilitation of such workshops for their peers. It is suitable for anyone starting out to do…
Descriptors: Social Justice, Student Personnel Workers, Guidelines, Workshops
Urban, Jennifer Brown, Ed.; Linver, Miriam R., Ed. – APA Books, 2019
After years of hard work and many long hours, you've finally finished your dissertation and earned your doctorate. You've persevered through many challenges, but one dilemma still lies before you: What will you do with your degree? Many graduates go on to pursue academic careers -- but academia isn't for everyone. This career guide examines the…
Descriptors: Doctoral Students, Behavioral Sciences, Social Sciences, Doctoral Degrees
Dale-Rivas, Hugo, Ed. – Higher Education Policy Institute, 2019
Racial inequalities in higher education are widely recognised, from the scarcity of black and minority ethnic (BME) professors and vice chancellors, to student attainment gaps and campaigns to decolonise the curriculum. This collection of essays brings together experts' ideas for reducing racial inequality across the sector. It includes…
Descriptors: Racial Bias, Higher Education, Minority Group Teachers, Achievement Gap
Brown, Elizabeth Stallman; Yeung, Laurence; Sawyer, Keegan – National Academies Press, 2014
Advances in the life sciences--from the human genome to biotechnology to personalized medicine and sustainable communities--have profound implications for the well-being of society and the natural world. Improved public understanding of such scientific advances has the potential to benefit both individuals and society through enhanced quality of…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Communication, Science Education, Barriers, Scientists
Schwab, Keri A., Ed.; Stevens, Cheryl L., Ed.; Allen, Lawrence R., Ed.; Sheffield, Emilyn A., Ed.; Murphy, James F., Ed. – Sagamore-Venture, 2014
"A Career with Meaning" is a tailor-made journey that enables individuals to match their core beliefs and values with numerous professional opportunities within the leisure industry. Leading experts provide detailed discussion and insight for 11 primary areas related to recreation, parks, sport management, hospitality, and tourism. Once…
Descriptors: Leisure Time, Recreation, Parks, Athletics
Hirschi, Jane S. – Harvard Education Press, 2015
"Ripe for Change: Garden-Based Learning in Schools" takes a big-picture view of the school garden movement and the state of garden-based learning in public K--8 education. The book frames the garden movement for educators and shows how school gardens have the potential to be a significant resource for teaching and learning. In this…
Descriptors: Integrated Activities, Learning Activities, Gardening, Case Studies
Brindle, Meg, Ed.; DeVereaux, Constance, Ed. – M.E. Sharpe Inc, 2011
Whether the art form is theater, dance, music, festival, or the visual arts and galleries, the arts manager is the liaison between the artists and their audience. Bringing together the insights of educators and practitioners, this groundbreaker links the fields of management and organizational management with the ongoing evolution in arts…
Descriptors: Fine Arts, Administrative Organization, Administrator Education, Organizational Change
Bornstein, Rita – Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, 2011
In these financially challenging times, chief executive officers of today's colleges and universities are expected to serve as their institutions' lead fundraisers. Still, many presidents remain uncomfortable in this essential role. With wisdom and insight, Rita Bornstein offers advice on how to identify, cultivate, and successfully solicit gifts…
Descriptors: Higher Education, College Presidents, Leadership Responsibility, Fund Raising
Hill, Nancy E., Ed.; Mann, Tammy L., Ed.; Fitzgerald, Hiram E., Ed. – Praeger, 2011
This groundbreaking two-volume set examines the psychological, social, physical, and environmental factors that undermine or support healthy development in African American children while considering economic, historical, and public policies. African American children are at the highest risk for becoming school dropouts, for academic disengagement…
Descriptors: Expertise, African American Children, Race, Dropouts
Quinn, Randy; Dawson, Linda J. – Rowman & Littlefield Education, 2011
This book comes with a promise: after reading it, you will never again think of board work the same as before. "Good Governance is a Choice" is a book about, and for, boards of public and non-profit organizations. Its central focus is on public school boards and the special challenges they face, but the governing model it introduces, Coherent…
Descriptors: Public Schools, Governance, Boards of Education, Nonprofit Organizations
Siegel, David J. – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2010
The most complex social challenges--such as post-secondary access and success for under-represented students, diversification of the workforce, poverty, environmental degradation, and global health--exceed the problem-solving capacity of single organizations or societal sectors. "Organizing for Social Partnership" provides colleges and…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Institutional Cooperation, Partnerships in Education, Corporations
Reed, Lori; Signorelli, Paul – ALA Editions, 2011
The best kind of learning is that which never ends--and a culture of training means that staff will be more flexible and responsive to new ideas and strategies, imperative in today's libraries. In this practical resource, leading workplace trainers Reed and Signorelli offer guidance on improving the effectiveness of training programs. Their book…
Descriptors: Workplace Learning, Library Personnel, Public Libraries, Library Services
Doyle, Jim – Community College Press (NJ3), 2009
The purpose of this book is to act as a guide to good governance by exploring its various aspects and the key elements of success. It is intended to be used by anybody who is a member of a board, particularly in the nonprofit sector. This book is intended to help board members maximize their effectiveness both individually and collectively.…
Descriptors: Governance, Nonprofit Organizations, Advisory Committees, Strategic Planning
Bransford, John D., Ed.; Stipek, Deborah J., Ed.; Vye, Nancy J., Ed.; Gomez, Louis M., Ed.; Lam, Diana, Ed. – Harvard Education Press, 2009
In this book, leading scholars in the field examine the available research on the use of evidence in education and provide suggestions for strengthening the research-to-practice pipeline. Critics within and outside the field of education often point out the absence of a strong reciprocal connection between research and practice. The emergence of…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Educational Improvement, Evidence, Research and Development
