{"product_id":"centers-of-excellence-9781475866575","title":"Centers of Excellence","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are many Centers of Excellence (COE) in community colleges and universities in the United States. Presently, a number of these provide approximately an extra year beyond various existing degrees. Most of these COEs deal with a variety of training and educational needs and work directly with the appropriate business communities. They provide students with additional training and expertise beyond the normal degree programs. This gives graduates specific educational training on the latest developments in their area of expertise, which makes them more employable and sought out for by businesses. Centers of Excellence: Niche Methods to Improve Higher Education in the 21st Century informs institutions of higher education about COEs that currently exist so interested administrators may initiate Centers of Excellence that are needed in their service areas. Furthermore, the information in this book will assist community colleges and universities in learning how a Center is activated, f\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis insightful book is a must-read for those who are interested in how community colleges and universities are changing their training methods to evolve with the times. From a center working on carbon emission regulation in Wyoming to a center focused on cybersecurity in North Carolina, college and university centers of excellence are working to train the modern employee and positively benefit society. Staat’s book is an effective survey of the impact of centers of education across the map.\u003c\/p\u003e -- Don Miller, dean of distance learning and learning commons, Piedmont Technical Community College, Roxboro, North Carolina\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDarrel Staat’s Centers of Excellence: Niche Methods to Improve Higher Education in the 21st Century does excellent research in defining and comparing twelve various centers of excellence in higher education at the university and community college level. This is a must-read for a higher education professional with an interest in beginning or administering a center of excellence at a higher education institution.\u003c\/p\u003e -- Jeffrey Merritt, dean of community and technical education, Wake Tech Community College, Raleigh, North Carolina\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCenters of Excellence: Niche Methods to Improve Higher Education in the 21st Century demonstrates just how vast, creative, and diligent higher education institutions are in bridging their mission, education, and the workforce and the amount of time, money, and vision it takes to create a center of excellence. This book demonstrates the importance of forward thinkers, continuous improvements, and maintaining a clear focus that any higher education setting could benefit from when striving to create their own center of excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e -- Natalie Winfree, dean of arts and sciences, Montgomery Community College, Troy, North Carolina\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCenters of Excellence: Niche Methods to Improve Higher Education in the 21st Century gives readers an insightful journey into the inner workings of various types of centers of excellence across higher education. Each chapter explores and unravels these cutting-edge centers and the populations they service. This book serves as a guide to develop effective centers of excellence that model an institution’s mission, vision, and values.\u003c\/p\u003e -- M. Cameron Harmon, dean of math and sciences, Fayetteville Technical Community College, Fayetteville, North Carolina\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA captivating and informative book! Centers of Excellence provides readers with an in-depth knowledge of various centers existing in higher education. These centers are a strength to students, institutions, the community, and workforce development.\u003c\/p\u003e -- Carolyn Walker, department head, business technology, Tri-County Technical College, Pendleton, South Carolina\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1. Center of Excellence for Community College Teaching\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKara McLain Finch\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2. Center of Excellence for Energy Regulation and Policy Analysis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCory Glasser\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3. Center of Excellence for Cybersecurity\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePamela Shortt\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4. Center of Excellence for Biotechnology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiana Cavender Dymek\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5. Center of Excellence for Business\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoy E. Allen\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 6. Center of Excellence for Agriculture and Water\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVon Locklear\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 7. Center of Excellence for International Studies\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTimothy Gwillim\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 8. Center of Excellence for Learning Sciences\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShawn Guy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 9. Center of Excellence for Manufacturing Innovation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMark T. Rooze\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 10. Center of Excellence for Pharmacy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCandice Geiger\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 11. Center of Excellence for University Teaching\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmber Lennon-Harmon\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 12. Center of Excellence for Manufacturing and Technology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLauren Holland\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Editor\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Contributors\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51040355123543,"sku":"9781475866575","price":49.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781475866575.jpg?v=1750946483","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/centers-of-excellence-9781475866575","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}