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Book SynopsisThere was a time when crises on college and university campuses were relatively rare. Much has changed, and it has changed quite rapidly. Rather than being isolated incidents requiring the sole attention of presidents, chancellors, or communication professionals, the proliferation of crises across campuses means that crisis leadership has now become fundamental to the work of university personnel across levels, disciplines, and institutions. Drawing upon the findings of forty interviews with senior leaders from ten major research universities across the United States and a content analysis of over one thousand articles from a variety of news outlets, Crisis Leadership in Higher Education presents a theory-informed framework for academic and administrative leaders who must navigate the institutional and environmental crises that are most germane to institutions of higher education. The perspectives offered in this book remind us that it is in the chaos and uncertainty of crisis that leadership becomes most visible and most critical.Trade Review“In this time of rapid change in higher education, it is incumbent upon every academic leader to know how to act effectively in a crisis. Sound crisis leadership saves careers, keeps academic institutions from being weakened or destroyed, and helps protects the students those institutions serve. I believe that every administrator and faculty leader should be acquainted with the ideas presented in Crisis Leadership in Higher Education: Theory and Practice and be prepared to adopt the framework it presents as a means of preserving the integrity of their universities, colleges, and programs.” -- Jeffrey L. Buller * author of The Essential Academic Dean or Provost: A Comprehensive Desk Reference *"If ever there was a book for its time, Crisis in Higher Education: Theory and Practice by Ralph Gigliotti is it. The crises befalling higher education today are coming fast and furious, and the demands placed upon academic leaders are numerous. Crisis management requires a highly coordinated effort, a heightened sensitivity to context, serving the needs of multiple constituencies, and seamless execution. Dr. Gigliotti’s book is a rich study of the most current academic crises, a practical exploration of the lessons learned, and a competencies scorecard that is a valuable tool. Although leadership in higher education has historically been a neglected area of research, Ralph Gigliotti admirably steps in to fill that gap. This book is a must read for leadership scholars and academic practitioners alike." -- Gail T. Fairhurst * author of The Power of Framing: Creating the Language of Leadership *“The issue of crisis communication is vital in today's historical moment. Crisis Leadership in Higher Education is unlike any book I’ve ever seen, blending the voices of administrators with the literature on crisis in order to offer insights that will be valuable to the community of academic administrators.” -- Janie Harden Fritz, Ph.D., author of Professional Civility * editor of Journal of the Association for Communication Administration *"Read this book. Now. If you wait until you need it to address a crisis, you may end up finding yourself with lots of unintended time to read it and to consider options that might have led to better outcomes." -- Robin Kaler * Associate Chancellor for Public Affairs, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign *"When a college or university is plunged into crisis—whether by deeds of its own making or by circumstances beyond its control—the very future of the institution may seem to hang in the balance and the quality of its leadership is tested as never before. Drawing masterfully upon interviews with forty senior leaders from major research universities and upon an exhaustive survey of news stories, Ralph Gigliotti has given us both a path-breaking analysis of higher education crises and a remarkably insightful guide to surviving and surmounting them." -- President Emeritus and Distinguished Professor of History and Education, Rutgers University * Richard McCormick, Ph.D. *"Selected New Books on Higher Education" compiled by Ki-Jana Deadwyler and Ruth Hammond https://www.chronicle.com/article/Selected-New-Books-on-Higher/247370 * Chronicle of Higher Education *"The Best Way to Prepare for Disaster: Crisis Leadership and Higher Ed" interview with Ralph Gigliotti https://evolllution.com/managing-institution/operations_efficiency/the-best-way-to-prepare-for-disaster-crisis-leadership-and-higher-ed/ * The Evolllution *"Crisis Leadership and the Higher Education Response to the COVID-19 Outbreak" by Ralph Gigliotti https://evolllution.com/managing-institution/operations_efficiency/crisis-leadership-and-the-higher-education-response-to-the-covid-19-outbreak/ * The Evolllution *"This book offers something for everyone. The interview data from senior-level higher education administrators creates a certain intimacy. The real-life case studies and crisis headlines convey real urgency facing crisis leaders. The literature review and content analysis of crisis articles give credit to the relationship between scholarship and practice. With the end-of-chapter exercises, opportunities are abundant for self- and organizational reflective practice. In reviewing this book, I was drawn to the professional inference, especially in light of our doctoral program creating a new course focusing on crisis leadership. However, this book offers much more than a course reading—it allows for professional retrospections, personal remembrances relative to how one defines or describes crisis, and how and why one engages in certain decisions/actions/responses during specific events/situations." * The Department Chair *"Post-pandemic: The power of crisis management planning," by Alaina G. Levine * Science Magazine *Table of ContentsContents 1 The Landscape of Crisis in Higher Education: Introduction and Context 2 The Social Construction of Crisis in Higher Education: The Perception of Crisis, the Reality of Crisis 3 The Process of Defining and Labeling Phenomena as Crises 4 The Characterization and Categorization of Crises in Higher Education 5 Centrality of Communication in the Theory and Practice of Crisis Leadership 6 Crisis Adaptation of Leadership Competencies Scorecard for Leaders in Higher Education 7 Implications for Effective Crisis Leadership in Higher Education Acknowledgments Notes References Index

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Book SynopsisFifty years ago, students who were parents were a rarity in college classrooms, but by the beginning of the twenty-first century, over a quarter of all undergraduate students were parents. In Back in School, A. Fiona Pearson explores how these student parents navigate cultural norms and institutional resources, forging pathways as they journey to become better parents and successful students. Back in School examines how policy makers, professors, college administrators, counselors, and social workers provide or deny access to child care, tutoring, financial aid, or other campus- or community-based resources. Pearson further explores how social norms and governmental and organizational policies influence access to these resources and student parents’ experiences on campus and at home.Trade Review"Rich in history and policy, Back in School is a strong cultural analysis of the ways that student parents understand their own decisions to return to higher education. A compelling read!" -- Lisa Nunn * author of Defining Student Success: The Role of School and Culture *"In this thoughtful study of student parents, Pearson shows us the assumptions, organization, and values embedded in contemporary college education -- and the costs to all of us." -- Barbara Katz Rothman * author of A Bun in the Oven: How the Food and Birth Movements Resist Industrialization *Chronicle of Higher Education 'Selected New Books on Higher Education' compiled by Ki-Jana Deadwyler and Ruth Hammond https://www.chronicle.com/article/Selected-New-Books-on-Higher/246666 * Chronicle of Higher Education *"A meticulously researched, deftly written, accessibly organized and presented work of exceptional scholarship and relevancy." * Midwest Book Review *"Pearson’s study is a significant contribution to existing scholarship on student populations in general and student parents in particular. Insightful, well-written, and accessible, it is an ideal choice for undergraduate and graduate courses in sociology, gender studies, education, and public policy. In addition, it would be an excellent choice for faculty, support staff, and administrators who wish to further their understanding of the realities and needs of America’s increasingly diverse postsecondary student population." * Academe *"This small book is surprisingly ambitious in the reach of its argument; it is highly recommended for all those concerned with the future direction of policy around the further expansion of higher education." * Contemporary Sociology *Table of ContentsContents 1 "We're Not Living in the Old School Anymore:" Student Parents on Campus 2 The American Dream?: Expanding Opportunities & The Changing University 3 "I'm Just Looking for Some Kind of Understanding:" Academic Resources and Campus Culture 4 What Students Want and Why 5 Weaving Existing and New Identities at Home 6 False Promises?: Go to College, Get a Job 7 "It's a Marathon, Not a Sprint:" Final Thoughts Appendix Acknowledgments Notes References Index

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Book SynopsisCollege Belonging reveals how colleges’ and universities’ efforts to foster a sense of belonging in their students are misguided. Colleges bombard new students with the message to “get out there!” and “find your place” by joining student organizations, sports teams, clubs and the like. Nunn shows that this reflects a flawed understanding of what belonging is and how it works. Drawing on the sociological theories of Emile Durkheim, College Belonging shows that belonging is something that members of a community offer to each other. It is something that must be given, like a gift. Individuals cannot simply walk up to a group or community and demand belonging. That’s not how it works. The group must extend a sense of belonging to each and every member. It happens by making a person feel welcome, to feel that their presence matters to the group, that they would be missed if they were gone. This critical insight helps us understand why colleges' push for students simply to “get out there!” does not always work. Trade Review"Teaching First-Year and First-Generation Students: A Conversation with Lisa Nunn"— New Books Network: The Academic Life "College Belonging: Author discusses her new book on first-generation students and how they navigate college life," by Scott Jaschik— Inside Higher Education "An important update to sense of belonging literature because of its claims regarding campus-community belonging and how belonging cannot be earned by an individual but rather must be received from a community." — The Review of Higher Education "Administrators have long persisted with a problematic notion of inclusion that puts the responsibility on individual students, without thought to what belonging looks and feels like. In this fabulous book, Nunn skillfully argues that institutional context shapes the most salient forms of belonging. Nobody has tackled the issue of belonging quite in this way, and the intervention is so needed."— Laura T. Hamilton, author of Parenting to a Degree: How Family Matters for College Women’s Success "College Belonging presents a fascinating account of students’ experiences, informed by in-depth interviews, and offers a level of complexity rarely encountered. Nunn compellingly argues that those who care about equity must care about belonging. Her findings show why common practices in higher education are insufficient and what colleges can do to meet the belonging needs of their students." — Blake R. Silver, author of The Cost of Inclusion: How Student Conformity Leads to Inequality on College Campuses New Books Network: Academic Life podcast interview with Lisa M. Nunn— New Books Network: Academic Life podcastTable of ContentsContents Acknowledgements Introduction 1 Social Belonging vs. Campus-Community Belonging 2 Campus Community Belonging and Organizational Structures 3 Academic Competence and Academic Belonging 4 The Academic Community and Academic Belonging 5 Ethnoracial Diversity and Belonging 6 “Nice” Diversity 7 Recommendations for Campuses Theoretical Appendix: Durkheim and Belonging Methodological Appendix Notes References Index

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Book SynopsisIn no other professional field do senior leaders habitually return to the rank-and-file workforce in the twilight of their careers. Corporate CEOs rarely conclude their working lives by resuming the duties of a mid-level account executive; on the verge of retirement, four-star generals do not return to the infantry. But in academia former senior leaders often conclude their careers by reprising the roles and responsibilities of a professor. Until now, leaders and institutions have been left to navigate these transitions on their own—often learning hard lessons that might have been avoided. Stepping Away moves beyond the well-worn clichés of “stepping down” to examine how senior leadership role changes impact individuals and the institutions they serve. Drawn from empirical research involving more than fifty college presidents, provosts, and deans, this book delivers fresh understanding of the challenges and opportunities leaders face as they assume a new place in the social architecture of their campus. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, Stepping Away translates research into practical strategies that leaders can use to make this change successfully, providing guidance about when to speak up and when to remain quiet, how to develop new relationships, where to office, whether to apply for new jobs, and how to use their knowledge and skills to add value to their campus communities, on-campus and off.Table of ContentsList of “Collected Wisdom” Foreword by Leo M. Lambert 1 Stepping Away 2 Studying Administrative Transitions in the Modern American University 3 First Steps: Look as You Leap 4 The Messy Middle: Making a Transition Is Making Choices 5 “Working for Myself”: Life after Administration 6 Reimagining Leaders, Reimagining Leadership Acknowledgments Appendix: Interview Protocols Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisIntercollegiate athletics is under assault from all sides. Its economic model is yielding increasing and unsustainable deficits and widening inequality. Coaches and athletic directors are the highest paid employees at FBS universities (NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision) by factors of five to ten, or more. Athletes are being cheated on their promised education, do not receive adequate medical care, and are not allowed to receive cash income. Substantial change, either toward reasserting the intended primacy of education for intercollegiate athletes or a further surrender to commercialism, is coming. This book lays out the starkly different paths that college sports reform can follow and what the ramifications will be on the athletes and on the institutions in which they are enrolled. Trade Review“When our attentions turn to the economic, legal and political issues impacting sports, there has been no more consistently credible source than Andy Zimbalist. Whither College Sports is the latest addition to his impressive and valuable body of work.” -- Bob Costas"Professor Zimbalist is at the top of his game with this fascinating look inside the biggest economic, social, and legal issues facing college sports in the United States. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to better understand the multibillion-dollar college sports industry." -- Gabe Feldman * editor of The Sports Lawyers Journal *"The leading sports economist in the country lends his considerable talents to the timely titular subject, Whither College Sports, including the three phenomena that will shape the future of this uniquely American institution: ever-increasing commercialization and budget shortfalls, athletes' image-likeness rights, and sports gambling. Zimbalist's collection is a must for academics, students, and policymakers working on these issues, but also for those who love—or love to hate—college sports intelligently." -- Doriane Coleman * author of Torts: Doctrine and Process *"Andrew Zimbalist: What's Next For College Sports?" * Sportico *"NILs, Surrogate Markets And The Future Of College Sports" * Forbes *“When our attentions turn to the economic, legal and political issues impacting sports, there has been no more consistently credible source than Andy Zimbalist. Whither College Sports is the latest addition to his impressive and valuable body of work.” -- Bob Costas"Professor Zimbalist is at the top of his game with this fascinating look inside the biggest economic, social, and legal issues facing college sports in the United States. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to better understand the multibillion-dollar college sports industry." -- Gabe Feldman * editor of The Sports Lawyers Journal *"The leading sports economist in the country lends his considerable talents to the timely titular subject, Whither College Sports, including the three phenomena that will shape the future of this uniquely American institution: ever-increasing commercialization and budget shortfalls, athletes' image-likeness rights, and sports gambling. Zimbalist's collection is a must for academics, students, and policymakers working on these issues, but also for those who love—or love to hate—college sports intelligently." -- Doriane Coleman * author of Torts: Doctrine and Process *"Andrew Zimbalist: What's Next For College Sports?" * Sportico *"NILs, Surrogate Markets And The Future Of College Sports" * Forbes *Table of ContentsIntroduction Section 1: Academic Papers 1. Taxation of College Sports: Policies and Controversies Andrew Zimbalist 2. Reforming College Sports: The Case for a Limited and Conditional Antitrust Exemption Jayma Meyer and Andrew Zimbalist 3. A Win Win: College Athletes get Paid for their Names, Images, and Likenesses and Colleges Maintain the Primacy of Academics Jayma Meyer and Andrew Zimbalist 4. The Impact of College Athletic Success on Donations and Applicant Quality Benjamin Baumer and Andrew Zimbalist Section 2: Position Papers by Drake Group 1. The ‘Big Five’ Power Grab: The Real Threat to College Sports Brian Porto, Gerald Gurney, Donna A. Lopiano, B. David Ridpath, Allen Sack, Mary Willingham, and Andrew Zimbalist 2. Why the NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) and the Graduation Success Rate (GSR) should be Abandoned and Replaced with More Effective Academic Metrics Gerald Gurney, Donna A. Lopiano, Mary Willingham, Jayma Meyer, Brian Porto, B. David Ridpath, Allen Sack, and Andrew Zimbalist 3. Fixing the Dysfunctional NCAA Enforcement System Brian Porto, Gerald Gurney, Donna Lopiano, B. David Ridpath, Allen Sack, Mary Willingham, and Andrew Zimbalist 4. College Athlete Health and Protection from Physical and Psychological Harm Donna Lopiano, Janet Blade, Gerald Gurney, Sheila Hudson, Brian Porto, Allen Sack, David Ridpath and Andrew Zimbalist 5. Compensation of College Athletes Including Revenues Earned from Commercial Use of Their Names, Images and Likenesses and Outside Employment Brian Porto, Gerald Gurney, Donna Lopiano, B. David Ridpath, Allen Sack, Julie Sommer, Mary Willingham & Andrew Zimbalist Section 3: Op Eds 1. Unionizing Is Proof That College Athletics Need to Be Reformed Andrew Zimbalist 2. College Coaches’ Salaries and Higher Education Andrew Zimbalist 3. Time for a Presidential Panel to Investigate College Sports Andrew Zimbalist 4. Paying College Athletes: Take Two Andrew Zimbalist 5.Antitrust Exemption may aid College Sports’ Untenable Situation Andrew Zimbalist 6. The N.C.A.A.’s Women Problem Andrew Zimbalist 7. Big-Time College Basketball in the Cross Hairs Andrew Zimbalist 8. In The End, Commission's Reform Suggestions Only Provide A Smokescreen Of Legitimacy For The NCAA Andrew Zimbalist 9. One and Done: Take Two Andrew Zimbalist 10. How Financial Pressures Can Lead to Athletic Scandals Andrew Zimbalist 11. Female Athletes Are Undervalued, In Both Money and Media Terms Carrie N. Baker, Emma Seymour and Andrew Zimbalist 12. The Collegiate Sports Model Is Broken: It Needs Help Andrew Zimbalist 13. Sports Being on Hiatus Gives the NCAA an Opportunity to Rethink the Structure of College Sports Andrew Zimbalist, Gerry Gurney and Donna Lopiano 14. Has Higher Education Lost Its Mind? Donna Lopiano and Andrew Zimbalist 15. Theater of the Absurd and the Immoral: College Football 2020 Donna Lopiano and Andrew Zimbalist 16. Rutgers’ Athletics Deficit Reveals the Hidden Caste In The College Sports Hierarchy Andrew Zimbalist Index

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Book SynopsisEven academically talented students face challenges in college. For high-achieving Black women, their racial, gender, and academic identities intensify those issues. Inside the classroom, they are spotlighted and feel forced to be representatives for their identity groups. In campus life, they are isolated and face microaggressions from peers. Using intersectionality as a theoretical framework, Davis addresses the significance of the various identities of high-achieving Black women in college individually and collectively, revealing the ways institutional oppression functions at historically white institutions and in social interactions on and off campus. Based on interviews with collegiate Black women in honors communities, Black and Smart analyzes the experiences of academically talented Black undergraduate women navigating their social and academic lives at urban historically white institutions and offers strategies for creating more inclusive academic and social environments for talented undergraduates. Table of Contents1. Students Like Jada: Invisible High-Achieving Black Women 2. Beyond Black and Smart 3. Learning While Black and Brilliant 4. Thriving and Threats in Campus Life 5. Performing Authentic Identities 6. Implications for Practice and Conclusion Appendix Acknowledgments Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisRosa Barocio dedica este libro a los abuelos en una época de grandes cambios para la familia. En una sociedad donde cada vez más madres trabajan y los abuelos se convierten en un apoyo importante en el cuidado de los nietos. Para que la relación entre los padres y los abuelos sea armoniosa, ambos deberán mantener límites personales sanos.

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