Posts Tagged Success
Kick Ass in College: A Guerrilla Guide to College Success
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While Kick Ass in College is irreverent and laugh-out-loud funny, Gunnar Fox is out for more than his readers’ laughter: he wants their full attention and commitment to his kick-ass study techniques and life strategies. In addition to providing a blueprint for classroom success and preparing students for the highly competitive job market that awaits them, this instant college classic tackles relationships, substance abuse and many other real-world issues, all with… More >>
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Serving Children and Families Through Community-University Partnerships: Success Stories
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A consistently identified criticism about contemporary higher education is that academia is not playing a visible role in contributing to the improvement of the lives of people in the community — as the lives are lived on a day-to-day basis. However, there has been a long tradition of such `Outreach Scholarship’ in America, and this focus is gaining renewed attention, at least in part, because policy makers and philanthropic organizations are pressing univer… More >>
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Rhythms of College Success: A Journey of Discovery, Change and Mastery
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For courses in Student Success or First Year Experience. His message is memorable; his energy is contagious. Building on Steve Piscitelli’s classroom experiences and workshops, his new book Rhythms of College Success: A Journey of Discovery, Change and Mastery focuses on the whole student – both internally and externally. It embraces the power of personal choice and addresses the (sometimes) competing needs of first-year students. Using a universal theme of music, … More >>
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Preparing Students with Disabilities for College Success: A Practical Guide for Transition
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This is a comprehensive, accessible guide for making successful transitions to postsecondary education for students with high-incidence or hidden disabilities. Recent evidence has shown that college may be the most productive way to ‘level the playing field’ for students with disabilities, and this book provides the information teachers, related services personnel (e.g., counselors, school psychologists) and parents need to help students succeed. This book supports … More >>
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Student Success in Community Colleges: A Practical Guide to Developmental Education
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Student Success in Community Colleges As more and more underprepared students enroll in college, basic skills education is an increasing concern for all higher education institutions. Student Success in Community Colleges offers education leaders, administrators, faculty, and staff an essential resource for helping these students succeed and advance in college. By applying the book’s self-assessment instrument, colleges can pinpoint how their current activi… More >>
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