An important contribution to understanding the evolution of the American university

This books offers new ways to think about teaching excellence in higher education and presents a definition of the concept of teaching excellence. It offers a fresh interpretation of Boyers famous account of scholarship as the foundation of university teaching. To fully understand the nature of teaching excellence in higher education, the book gives an account of the various dimensions of the domain of university teaching and the core drivers required to bring those domains to life. The idea of empowerment underlies the journey to excellence in teaching. The book argues that university lecturers aspiring to become excellent should be active agents, strongly pursuing the development of their perfectible abilities required for high quality teaching. The work draws on recent developments in virtue theory to set out the qualities of character requisite for guiding and driving university lecturers to grow and develop into excellent teachers.

This great book contains 210 tough interview questions with model answers based on actual replies given by winning candidates at job interviews and covers all the essentials, what to do before, during and after the job interview to guarantee success. Presented in three parts, with Part I dealing with job interview theory, how to succeed at different types of interviews including panel and telephone interviews, what every interviewer is looking for and an analysis of the different types of questions and styles that one may encounter. Part II contains a practical easy to follow 12 step action plan including how to predict the questions you will be asked, what to wear, how to overcome interview nerves and how to follow up to win. Part III details 210 job interview questions such as commonly asked competency based questions, behavioural questions and questions for those being interviewed for their first job. Also provided is 120 great answers based on actual replies given by winning candidates which can be used to answer most interview questions you will encounter, an analysis of what the interviewer is looking for with each question and 120 answers to avoid at all costs. The most comprehensive guide available, all you need to succeed in one great volume and essential for the job hunter serious about winning great job offers.

This text will be a valuable resource for counseling students and educators to assist in the incorporation of leadership and advocacy training into the counseling curriculum, based on the new standards set forth by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Readers will acquire a broad scope and vision of leadership and advocacy which includes client advocacy, advocacy for the counseling profession, and social justice. It identifies the historical context of leadership and advocacy, provides a framework from which to understand these concepts, and provides concrete examples of leadership and advocacy happening in the field today. Chapters describe the design of an effective counselor education curriculum, supervision of counselors, and leadership and advocacy practice in various counseling settings. Edited by leaders in the field of counselor education and endorsed by Chi Sigma Iota, this text will provide students with the knowledge, skills, and qualities to succeed as leaders and advocates throughout their counseling careers.

Excellence Through Equity is an inspiring look at how real-world educators are creating schools where all students are able to thrive. In these schools, educators understand that equity is not about treating all children the same. They are deeply committed to ensuring that each student receives what he or she individually needs to develop their full potential and succeed. To help educators with what can at times be a difficult and challenging journey, Blankstein and Noguera frame the book with five guiding principles of Courageous Leadership: Getting to your core Making organizational meaning Ensuring constancy and consistency of purpose Facing the facts and your fears Building sustainable relationships. They further emphasize that the practices are grounded in three important areas of research that are too often disregarded: (1) child development, (2) neuroscience, and (3) environmental influences on child development and learning. You'll hear from Carol Corbett Burris, Michael Fullan, Marcus J. Newsome, Paul Reville, Susan Szachowicz, and other bold practitioners and visionary thinkers who share compelling and actionable ideas, strategies, and experiences for closing the achievement gap in your classrooms and school. Ensuring that all students receive an education that cultivates their talents and potential is in all our common interest. As Andy Hargreaves writes in the coda: "The opportunity for all Americans is to articulate and believe in an inspiring vision of educational change that is about what the next generation of America and Americans should become, not about a target or ranking that the nation should attain." From the Foreword by Archbishop Desmond Tutu: "Letting go of a system of winners and losers in favor of what is proposed in this book is a courageous leap forward that we all must take together. Let this bold, practical book be a guide; and may you travel into this new exciting vista, in which every child can succeed."

Nursing leadership needs the right tools to create an environment in which direct-care nurses can flourish. They need a common framework in which to voice their problems and solutions, form policy, and make decisions that have a clear effect on their work environment. Professional Governance for Nursing: The Framework for Accountability, Engagement, and Excellence is a complete "environment of practice" book covering concepts, roles, and application to support students and professionals in addressing contemporary issues affecting nursing organizations now and looking ahead. It covers all potential practice setting and focuses on providing the structure and examples of related behavior that exemplify professional practice. This unique text also addresses current Magnet organizations and those seeking to meet new Magnet standards. The focus on structure and the related behaviors that exemplify professional practice make Professional Governance for Nursing: The Framework for Accountability, Engagement, and Excellence a must-have resource for the final bridge semester for both advanced practice and graduating BSN nurses.