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

Insider's Guide to Community College Administration

Education & Teaching

Jensen, Robert

Giles, Ray

Higher & Continuing Education

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Begin Now, To Enjoy Tomorrow

Kessinger Publishing, LLC

Business & Money

Management & Leadership

Kessinger Publishing

Every profession has its written and unwritten rules about how to be successful. Community college leadership is no exception. This book is about how to survive, thrive, and make a difference as a community college leader in the political arena that can sometimes be overwhelming. The authors share ideas, anecdotes, and vicarious experiences that should help readers take advantage of career opportunities and, if necessary, survive any pitfalls that may temporarily set them back. For the Third Edition, the authors have updated and expanded the text to reflect new challenges and new opportunities found on America's community college campuses.

Thriving and Surviving on Campus: An Insider’s Guide to Community College Administration

Jensen, Bob

Every profession has its written and unwritten rules about how to be successful. Community college leadership is no exception. This book is about how to survive, thrive, and make a difference as a community college leader in the political arena that can sometimes be overwhelming. The authors share ideas, anecdotes, and vicarious experiences that should help readers take advantage of career opportunities and, if necessary, survive any pitfalls that may temporarily set them back. The book, first published in 2000, has become a best-seller and, more important, a valuable tool for college administrators, faculty considering moving into the administrative ranks, and graduate students preparing for faculty and leadership roles. For the Third Edition, the authors have updated and expanded the text to reflect new challenges and new opportunities found on America's community college campuses.

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It is a clear easy to use and impement guide to Turn Your Imagination Into Money! Anyone or any company can turn their imagination into money.

Self-Help

Klein, Ron

Creativity

Morgan James Publishing

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