Faculty advising is an integral component of the higher education system, yet it is a largely unexamined activity. This book explores faculty advising as a contributor to student college success and provides information on how to organize, deliver, and improve overall faculty advising on today's campus. It addresses such faculty advising issues as accountability, training, delivery, evaluation, and recognition and reward. Written for individuals who are responsible for the support or direction and coordination of faculty advising programs at the campus, college, or department level, this book will also assist individual faculty advisors in learning more about the important role they play in advising students. The wealth of information contained within these pages makes this an invaluable resource for all those involved in the advising process. Contents include: Advising as teaching Faculty Advising: Practice and Promise The Importance of Faculty Advising: A CEO and CAO Perspective Expectations and Training of Faculty Advisors The Role of Evaluation and Reward in Faculty Advising Organizational Models and Delivery Systems for Faculty Advising Managing and Leading Faculty Advising to Promote Success Resources to Improve Faculty Advising on Campus Outstanding Faculty Advising Programs: Strategies That Work Evolution and Examination: Philosophical and Cultural Foundations for Faculty Advising Practical Legal Concepts for Faculty Advising Faculty Advising and Technology

With stunning beaches, world-class golf, rich history, delicious cuisine, and no shortage of Southern Hospitality, South Carolina provides an incredible backdrop to live a fulfilled and abundant retirement. It also offers a unique set of challenges. Adam Curran, CFP®, believes each and every Palmetto State retiree ought to have a living, breathing, and dynamic retirement plan designed specifically for life in their ever-changing state. In his latest book, Retire Y'all: Your Guide to Retiring in South Carolina, he shoots straight on all matters retirement: changing tax law, market conditions, investment strategy, real estate, health care, and more! A good retirement plan gives retirees the permission and confidence to spend money to create meaningful experiences, without the fear of outliving living their savings. After all, no one wants to wind up the wealthiest person in the cemetery. Throughout the book, Adam drives home the message that the result of good financial planning means you can finally reap the rewards of years of grinding and saving and truly enjoy all of South Carolina has to offer. The book is short and sweet, written and designed to be read in just one or two sittings. With quick, digestible chapters you'll learn exactly what you need to know as you embark on this new chapter. Order your copy today!

Can scholarly journal articles and other scholarly works be made freely available on the Internet? The open access movement says "yes," and it is having a significant impact on scholarly publishing. There are two major open access strategies: (1) open access journals publish articles (typically peer-reviewed articles) that are free of charge and may be able to be reused under an open license (e.g., a Creative Commons license), and (2) self-archiving of digital e-prints (typically prepublication versions of articles) by authors in digital repositories, where they can be accessed free of charge and sometimes reused. Transforming Scholarly Publishing through Open Access: A Bibliography, which has over 1,100 references, provides in-depth coverage of published journal articles, books, and other works about the open access movement. Many references have links to freely available copies of included works.

Sue Polanka brings together a variety of professionals to share their expertise about e-books with librarians and publishers. Providing forward-thinking ideas while remaining grounded in practical information that can be implemented in all kinds of libraries, the topics explored include an introduction to e-books and their different types, an overview of their history and development, e-book technology, why e-books are good for learning, and how librarians can market them to a wide range of users.--[back cover]

Since its creation in 1966, Medicare has been a source of medical coverage for millions of Americans--and also a source of confusion. With so many different "plans" and "parts," it's easy to feel overwhelmed as you sign up for Medicare.Authors and insurance advisors Tim Hanbury and Jason Mackey hope to clear up the muddled world of Medicare in Medicare Blueprint. Inside, you'll discover how to:*sign up for your benefits at the right time;*choose the best plan based on your unique situation;*solve the "gaps" in Medicare coverage;*take charge of your benefits;*partner with a local expert to answer questions and solve problems; and*save thousands of dollars by making the best choices now.By learning the facts about Medicare, you can be sure to make an informed decision on a plan that maximizes your benefits and protects your well-being.

"The Youth Advisor: A Young Adult's Guide to Success" is a non-fictional manuscript. The parable focuses on preventive measures for our youth that will keep them from making costly mistakes, while giving them additional tools to help achieve financial success. The book provides factual stories and advice to make sure young adults graduate from high school and college successfully, while budgeting money effectively; so that he or she may purchase a car, buy a home, and invest money for retirement.