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Paperback. Condición: Good. Many earlier attempts at education reform have failed, causing some critics to call for a much more expansive wave of reform in which learning becomes a central focus. O'Banion presents an argument for the community college, with its strong penchant for innovation and risk-taking, as the ideal forum for creating this new learning paradigm. He proposes a provocative new concept called 'the learning college,' which is designed to help students make passionate connections to learning. The book describes in detail the six key principles that form the definition and character of a learning college. Emerging models of this concept are already in place at a handful of community colleges, and six of these pioneering institutions share their initial journeys in this book. O'Banion provides a practical guide for community college leaders who are preparing their institutions to enter the 21st century.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Many earlier attempts at education reform have failed, causing some critics to call for a much more expansive wave of reform in which learning becomes a central focus. O'Banion presents an argument for the community college, with its strong penchant for innovation and risk-taking, as the ideal forum for creating this new learning paradigm. He proposes a provocative new concept called 'the learning college,' which is designed to help students make passionate connections to learning. The book describes in detail the six key principles that form the definition and character of a learning college. Emerging models of this concept are already in place at a handful of community colleges, and six of these pioneering institutions share their initial journeys in this book. O'Banion provides a practical guide for community college leaders who are preparing their institutions to enter the 21st century.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. In his highly respected 1984 book, Power of the Presidency, James L. Fisher skillfully explored the theory and practice of effective college university leadership. Now, James V. Koch joins with Fisher to update and expand this discussion of the effective college presidency in Presidential Leadership: Making a Difference. This new work focuses on the transformational theory of leadership, which advocates appointment of a strong charismatic president to lead and transform the university through the power of his or her own vision for the future. The authors argue that this type of leadership is far more effective than the transactionalist leadership style, which they believe has contributed in recent years to a decline in the quality of higher education. The strong, provocative arguments offered throughout the book are based on both empirical studies and the authors' personal experiences as university presidents. Also examined are the effects of such factors as charisma, public presence, race, and gender upon presidential performance. Chapters on total quality management, presidential spouses, and fund raising are new to this edition, as are 11 appendixes offering sample materials for conducting presidential searches. This book will be important reading for university and college presidents, as well as for those who aspire to these positions.…

Paperback. Condición: Fair. Writing proposals to win grant funding can be daunting, difficult, and time-consuming. This clearly written, reassuring book offers specific examples, models, and step-by-step instructions to guide readers through the maze of grantseeking for all kinds of grants, from local and federal government programs, to grants from private foundations and corporations. Particular attention is paid to using the computer and the Internet to help in applying for grants. Over 300 helpful Web sites are described, as are the use of search engines to develop better proposals. This guide assists grantseekers with: Developing ideas; Identifying and qualifying potential funding sources; Setting up systems and procedures to support grantseeking activities for the present and future; Developing the components of the proposal; Budget forecasting; Submission procedures; and Follow-up techniques.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Writing proposals to win grant funding can be daunting, difficult, and time-consuming. This clearly written, reassuring book offers specific examples, models, and step-by-step instructions to guide readers through the maze of grantseeking for all kinds of grants, from local and federal government programs, to grants from private foundations and corporations. Particular attention is paid to using the computer and the Internet to help in applying for grants. Over 300 helpful Web sites are described, as are the use of search engines to develop better proposals. This guide assists grantseekers with: Developing ideas; Identifying and qualifying potential funding sources; Setting up systems and procedures to support grantseeking activities for the present and future; Developing the components of the proposal; Budget forecasting; Submission procedures; and Follow-up techniques.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. In their highly regarded 1991 book, The Effective Board of Trustees, the authors identified six skill sets or competencies that differentiate strong governing boards from weak ones. Now they have taken their research to the next level by conducting an in-depth study of how the boards of colleges, universities, and other nonprofit organizations can raise their level of competence. In this new book, the authors detail the findings of this study and address the topics of effective trusteeship, board development, board cohesion, trustee education, and the improvement of board processes. They also discuss effective ways of responding to the resistance some trustees and institutional leaders exhibit toward board development efforts. All of the recommendations offered in the book have been field tested. The text is enhanced with charts and exhibits, and revealing quotes from board members who participated in the study appear throughout.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Judy Sierra has done it again! This sequel to the bestseller Multicultural Folktales to Tell Young Children is the kind of resource teachers and librarians adore because it helps them keep the magic of language and literature alive. It contains 20 short folktales from around the world ideal for classroom use as well as for story hours and suitable for grades K-6. The book clearly describes techniques of effective storytelling and is student-centered, stressing audience participation. Each folktale is accompanied by storytelling suggestions and by traceable patterns that can be used to make feltboard pieces or puppets for readers' theater.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Paperback. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers show very minor shelving wear.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day.

Condición: Good. Ex-library book with usual markings. Good Condition. Five star seller - Buy with confidence.

Soft cover. Condición: Fair. 170 numbered pages; blacked out name and a few minor marks to edges of closed pages; first few intro pages have long minor crease in middle; light to med wear to corners, edges, and spine of cover; long medium crease on front cover; some sticker residue on front and back cover; a couple minor creases to cover; med bumping along edges of spine of cover; several minor dings/ scratches to cover; weighs 12 ounces; measures 9 by 5.8 by .55 inches; first listed 3/3/20.…

Soft cover. Condición: Good. 3rd Edition. 209 numbered pages; light wear to corners and edges of mostly brown softcover; light rub to cover; a couple minor creases to cover; a few minor dings to cover; weighs 12.7 ounces; measures 8.8 by 5.8 by .6 inches; 012326; Like its predecessors, the new edition of this popular guide uses a friendly, straightforward approach to help scientists and engineers demystify the process of writing and presenting technical information.…

Condición: Very Good. Very Good condition. 3rd edition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

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Paperback. Condición: Good. Many earlier attempts at education reform have failed, causing some critics to call for a much more expansive wave of reform in which learning becomes a central focus. O'Banion presents an argument for the community college, with its strong penchant for innovation and risk-taking, as the ideal forum for creating this new learning paradigm. He proposes a provocative new concept called 'the learning college,' which is designed to help students make passionate connections to learning. The book describes in detail the six key principles that form the definition and character of a learning college. Emerging models of this concept are already in place at a handful of community colleges, and six of these pioneering institutions share their initial journeys in this book. O'Banion provides a practical guide for community college leaders who are preparing their institutions to enter the 21st century.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Many earlier attempts at education reform have failed, causing some critics to call for a much more expansive wave of reform in which learning becomes a central focus. O'Banion presents an argument for the community college, with its strong penchant for innovation and risk-taking, as the ideal forum for creating this new learning paradigm. He proposes a provocative new concept called 'the learning college,' which is designed to help students make passionate connections to learning. The book describes in detail the six key principles that form the definition and character of a learning college. Emerging models of this concept are already in place at a handful of community colleges, and six of these pioneering institutions share their initial journeys in this book. O'Banion provides a practical guide for community college leaders who are preparing their institutions to enter the 21st century.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. In his highly respected 1984 book, Power of the Presidency, James L. Fisher skillfully explored the theory and practice of effective college university leadership. Now, James V. Koch joins with Fisher to update and expand this discussion of the effective college presidency in Presidential Leadership: Making a Difference. This new work focuses on the transformational theory of leadership, which advocates appointment of a strong charismatic president to lead and transform the university through the power of his or her own vision for the future. The authors argue that this type of leadership is far more effective than the transactionalist leadership style, which they believe has contributed in recent years to a decline in the quality of higher education. The strong, provocative arguments offered throughout the book are based on both empirical studies and the authors' personal experiences as university presidents. Also examined are the effects of such factors as charisma, public presence, race, and gender upon presidential performance. Chapters on total quality management, presidential spouses, and fund raising are new to this edition, as are 11 appendixes offering sample materials for conducting presidential searches. This book will be important reading for university and college presidents, as well as for those who aspire to these positions.…

Paperback. Condición: Fair. Writing proposals to win grant funding can be daunting, difficult, and time-consuming. This clearly written, reassuring book offers specific examples, models, and step-by-step instructions to guide readers through the maze of grantseeking for all kinds of grants, from local and federal government programs, to grants from private foundations and corporations. Particular attention is paid to using the computer and the Internet to help in applying for grants. Over 300 helpful Web sites are described, as are the use of search engines to develop better proposals. This guide assists grantseekers with: Developing ideas; Identifying and qualifying potential funding sources; Setting up systems and procedures to support grantseeking activities for the present and future; Developing the components of the proposal; Budget forecasting; Submission procedures; and Follow-up techniques.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Writing proposals to win grant funding can be daunting, difficult, and time-consuming. This clearly written, reassuring book offers specific examples, models, and step-by-step instructions to guide readers through the maze of grantseeking for all kinds of grants, from local and federal government programs, to grants from private foundations and corporations. Particular attention is paid to using the computer and the Internet to help in applying for grants. Over 300 helpful Web sites are described, as are the use of search engines to develop better proposals. This guide assists grantseekers with: Developing ideas; Identifying and qualifying potential funding sources; Setting up systems and procedures to support grantseeking activities for the present and future; Developing the components of the proposal; Budget forecasting; Submission procedures; and Follow-up techniques.…

paperback. Condición: Very Good.

Hardback. Condición: Good. In their highly regarded 1991 book, The Effective Board of Trustees, the authors identified six skill sets or competencies that differentiate strong governing boards from weak ones. Now they have taken their research to the next level by conducting an in-depth study of how the boards of colleges, universities, and other nonprofit organizations can raise their level of competence. In this new book, the authors detail the findings of this study and address the topics of effective trusteeship, board development, board cohesion, trustee education, and the improvement of board processes. They also discuss effective ways of responding to the resistance some trustees and institutional leaders exhibit toward board development efforts. All of the recommendations offered in the book have been field tested. The text is enhanced with charts and exhibits, and revealing quotes from board members who participated in the study appear throughout.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Judy Sierra has done it again! This sequel to the bestseller Multicultural Folktales to Tell Young Children is the kind of resource teachers and librarians adore because it helps them keep the magic of language and literature alive. It contains 20 short folktales from around the world ideal for classroom use as well as for story hours and suitable for grades K-6. The book clearly describes techniques of effective storytelling and is student-centered, stressing audience participation. Each folktale is accompanied by storytelling suggestions and by traceable patterns that can be used to make feltboard pieces or puppets for readers' theater.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. This book focuses on the impetus for leading change. Bornstein draws on numerous sources for a theoretical perspective on the factors associated with the president's role in creating legitimate change.

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