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Hispanic Leadership in Higher Education addresses a persistent gap that inhibits Hispanic professionals from reaching leadership positions within academia. Led by Dr. Elsa Villarreal, Dr. Jose Parra, Dr. Melissa Arrambide, Dr. LaVelle Hendricks, and Dr. Dimitra Smith, a panel of distinguished scholars presents this book as a guide for catalyzing change. The volume delves into the experiences and strategies that propel Hispanic professionals forward, dissecting policies in Hispanic-serving and predominantly White institutions. It not only uncovers barriers but also provides practical solutions for recruitment and leadership development, reshaping the academic landscape for Hispanics. Geared toward faculty, administrators, students, researchers, and academicians, the book redefines scholarship, advocacy, and practical implementation. Readers gain insights into the challenges faced by Hispanics in academia, fostering inclusivity and reshaping the academic landscape into one where Hispanic leaders can flourish. The narrative promotes resilience, aspiration, and change, enriching higher education immeasurably.
Global learning at home and education abroad programming designed for first-year students is extremely important for promoting intercultural competency, language acquisition, and the ability to negotiate complex systems to achieve global solutions. Through highlights of the work of faculty and international educators who create global learning experiences for students beginning postsecondary studies, we can begin to challenge many long-held assumptions about first-year student programming in international education. By reviewing case studies of successful approaches to this programming and its assessment, Promoting Intercultural Agility and Leadership Development at Home and Abroad for First...
Games live and die commercially on the player experience. Games User Research is collectively the way we optimise the quality of the user experience (UX) in games, working with all aspects of a game from the mechanics and interface, visuals and art, interaction and progression, making sure every element works in concert and supports the game UX. This means that Games User Research is essential and integral to the production of games and to shape the experience of players. Today, Games User Research stands as the primary pathway to understanding players and how to design, build, and launch games that provide the right game UX. Until now, the knowledge in Games User Research and Game UX has be...
Has apocalyptic thinking contributed to some of our nation's biggest problems—inequality, permanent war, and the despoiling of our natural resources? From the Puritans to the present, historian and public policy advocate Betsy Hartmann sheds light on a pervasive but—until now—invisible theme shaping the American mindset: apocalyptic thinking, or the belief that the end of the world is nigh. Hartmann makes a compelling case that apocalyptic fears are deeply intertwined with the American ethos, to our detriment. In The America Syndrome, she seeks to reclaim human agency and, in so doing, revise the national narrative. By changing the way we think, we just might change the world.
In the throes of a global skills gap and relentless labor market disruptions, organizations grapple with the pressing challenge of aligning workforce skills with the demands of a hypercompetitive economy. Reports from influential entities like the World Economic Forum and McKinsey & Company underscore the urgency for strategic interventions to bridge this divide. Despite the pivotal role of higher education and corporate training, recent findings from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) reveal a persistent struggle in finding candidates equipped with the requisite skills for a multitude of available jobs. The deficiencies span from foundational communication skills to complex pr...
Just as any traveler finds a trip more enjoyable with a good travel guide, anyone who really wants to get into baseball needs the Baseball America directory. Much more than a collection of names and phone numbers, the Directory continues to get better each year and has become a comprehensive guide to the game. Is baseball an important part of your business? You can find the decision-makers at every level and how to get in touch with them. Do you work in the game? There's no better way to keep up with friends and colleagues. Or are you a fan looking for some action? With our schedules and ballpark directions, you'll always be able to find a game. Find out for yourself why the Baseball America Directory is in so many briefcases and glove compartments. Book jacket.
Short biographical sketches of Jacob M. Horst and his wife Magdalena Weaver along with their Mennonite ancestors and descendants of this couple. Most of the descendants still reside in the area.