Higher education, tertiary education

In 1902, Professor Woodrow Wilson took the helm of Princeton University, then a small denominational college with few academic pretensions.

How rhetorical training influenced deeds as well as words in the Roman EmpireThe assassins of Julius Caesar cried out that they had killed a tyrant, and days later their colleagues in the Senate proposed rewards for this act of tyrannicide.

From the bestselling author of What the Best College Teachers Do, the story of a new breed of amazingly innovative courses that inspire students and improve learningDecades of research have produced profound insights into how student learning and motivation can be unleashed-and it's not through technology or even the best of lectures.

An incisive guide that helps up-and-coming economists become successful scholarsThe Economist's Craft introduces graduate students and rising scholars to the essentials of research, writing, and other critical skills for a successful career in economics.

The unwritten rules of success that every student must follow to thrive in collegeThe Secret Syllabus equips students with the tools they need to succeed, revealing the unwritten rules and cultural norms and expectations not included in the official curriculum.

A Dominican-born academic tells the story of how the Great Books transformed his life-and why they have the power to speak to people of all backgroundsWhat is the value of a liberal education?

A critical edition of the book that paved the way for the democratization of American higher educationIf you have ever attended a town meeting or business lunch, or participated in a church group or department meeting, or served on a faculty senate or maybe just watched C-SPAN, then you have likely encountered Robert's Rules of Order.

Why higher education is not a silver bullet for eradicating economic inequality and social injusticeWe often think that a college degree will open doors to opportunity regardless of one's background or upbringing.

Why we need to stop wasting public funds on educationDespite being immensely popular-and immensely lucrative-education is grossly overrated.

An essential handbook to the unwritten and often unspoken knowledge and skills you need to succeed in grad schoolSome of the most important things you need to know in order to succeed in graduate school-like how to choose a good advisor, how to get funding for your work, and whether to celebrate or cry when a journal tells you to revise and resubmit an article-won't be covered in any class.

Why colleges and universities live or die by free speechFree speech is under attack at colleges and universities today, as critics on and off campus challenge the value of freewheeling debate.

Why higher education is not a silver bullet for eradicating economic inequality and social injusticeWe often think that a college degree will open doors to opportunity regardless of one's background or upbringing.

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El principal objetivo de este libro es analizar la evaluación como un proceso fundamental para asegurar una formación de calidad basada en competencias.

Issues of diversity and affirmative action have turned elite higher education in the United States into contested terrain.

An SAT and ACT vocabulary-building program in the lively form of a mystery novel.

Este libro de ningún modo puede entenderse como la recopilación de escuelas universales de pensamiento o como la descripción de las escuelas de pensamiento propias de la Universidad de La Salle, pero sí se configura como una muestra de las múltiples entradas a la compleja oportunidad de transitar por los distintos niveles y posibilidades del pensar deliberado, del pensar que al construirse genera aprendizajes significativos que, a su vez, desestructuran estos pensamientos y los interpelan para que sean mejor pensados al ser repensados.

Con motivo de la celebración de los cincuenta años de la Universidad de La Salle y de los 125 años de presencia lasallista en Colombia, el grupo de profesores de la Maestría en Docencia de la Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación, bajo la coordinación del maestro Fernando Vásquez Rodríguez, decidió llevar a cabo su ya consolidado y reconocido seminario, esta vez alrededor de una lectura contemporánea y en clave de educación superior de la Guia de las Escuelas Cristianas.

From America's "e;most prominent school reformer"e; (LOS ANGELES TIMES) comes a stirring personal meditation on what works-and what doesn't-in our high schools today.

THE BOOK THAT BROUGHT DOWN RUPERT MURDOCHMeet the Murdochs and the disastrously dysfunctional family of Fox News.

Regardless of its size or nature, every industry generates waste and is responsible for imple-menting the practices of pollution prevention and waste minimization in its day-to-day operations.

Get insider tips on navigating the recruitment process Find the right school, the right program, the right coach, and the most money You're prepared for challenges on the athletic field.

The first reference to bring scientifically proven approaches to the practice of personal and executive coaching The Evidence Based Coaching Handbook applies recent behavioral science research to executive and personal coaching, bringing multiple disciplines to bear on why and how coaching works.

"e;As companies in growing numbers look to outsource functions not related to their core competencies, Bragg's work provides an excellent road map.

There was a time when people were committed to working hard and being productive in the work force.

A synthesis of nearly 2,000 articles to help make engineers better educators While a significant body of knowledge has evolved in the field of engineering education over the years, much of the published information has been restricted to scholarly journals and has not found a broad audience.

Practical techniques to help any organization innovate and succeed In this groundbreaking book, internationally acclaimed authors demonstrate that innovation can be mastered via systematic and replicable methods.

120 best practices to improve the total process of the payroll department Payroll Best Practices examines, in great detail, best practices for the payroll function, and how to install them to provide readers with an in-depth knowledge of how this critical functional area can be improved.

An insider's look at corporate culture at one of Fortune s Top 100 Best Companies to Work for in America A business can purchase, imitate, or replicate most of its elements, but when a business places its competitive advantage with its people, it can become the market leader.

Leadership coaching has become vitally important to today?

This book will help anyone who is responsible for a payroll department to manage payroll functions with the maximum efficiency and within compliance requirements.

Get the tools you need to build a successful human resource management system!

Praise for Performance Management "e;We are witnessing a convergence among advanced management concepts and practices.

In Leading the Way, Hewitt Associates business leaders Robert Gandossy and Marc Effron present their findings from the largest research project ever conducted on leadership, the "e;Top Companies for Leaders.

Includes new and expanded coverage of Six Sigma infrastructure building and benchmarking.

The ultimate reference on compensation for small business owners Beyond 401(k)s for Small Business Owners presents strategies for reducing taxes, planning for your retirement, and rewarding high-performing employees.

"e;Read it for no other reason than to learn Bob's Seven Immutable Laws of Business.

Kevin Cashman, one of the world's leading executive coaches, takes readers on a transformative journey to a new way of leading and a new way of living "e;Once you start reading Awakening the Leader Within, you won't set it down.

Chock-full of valuable tips, techniques, illustrative real-world examples, exhibits, and best practices, this handy and concise paperback will help you stay up to date on the newest thinking, strategies, developments and technologies in knowledge management.

How to make a living speaking, training, and running workshops and seminars Expert Bob Bly shares his secrets for earning $1,000 to $5,000 a day, or more, as a self-employed speaker, lecturer, or trainer.

Applying this revolutionary management strategy to drive positive change in an organization Currently exploding onto the American business scene, the Six Sigma methodology fuels improved effectiveness and efficiency in an organization; according to General Electric's Jack Welch, it's the "e;most important initiative [they] have ever undertaken.

A practical, straightforward guide to Six Sigma for employees in organizations contemplating or implementing Six Sigma From noted Six Sigma consultant and author George Eckes, Six Sigma for Everyone explains the underpinnings of the revolutionary quality assurance methodology, offers in-depth examples, and outlines the impact and desired end result of implementation.

"e;Making Six Sigma Last is the most practical and helpful resource that I have seen on this subject.

Forms, checklists, and step-by-step instructions for choosing and implementing an ESOP Financial officers need to know how to compare an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with other comparable plans and how to effectively present an ESOP proposal to corporate executives.

An up-to-date, revised edition of the complete, practical guide to designing and implementing effective compensation plans A compensation package should be more than just the means to attract and retain talented executives.

Find the right candidate for the job every time Adler's insightful new POWER hiring methods enable managers to attract, assess, and recruit the best candidates through the integration of online tools and offline behavior modifications.

A full, expert discussion of the last major component of Six Sigmaimplementation George Eckes' first two books on Six Sigma-The Six Sigma Revolutionand Making Six Sigma Last-dealt with Six Sigma from a strategiclevel and from a cultural level, respectively.