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Heralded by Forbes as "the indispensable touchpoint for what's being said in, about and around higher education today," Commencement is higher education's must-read book -- featuring the insights of 100+ college and university presidents in an unparalleled and candid conversation about the future of post-secondary education as we know it. The Pursuit of Higher Education is a Time-Honored Tradition ... But Traditions ChangeColleges and universities that provide millions of degree and non-degree credentials each year are a vital backbone of communities and economies. These institutions elevate the critical-thinking capacities of students and learners, and they provide crucial job skills and life skills to emerging workforces. But the skills we need, the ways in which we collaborate, and the very jobs available to graduates are changing. It’s time for higher education to start anew. It’s time for Commencement into a new era. “Institutions must step into the market with things that are scalable and different and accelerated and that really respond to how adults learn.” – Dr. Philomena Mantella, President, Grand Valley State UniversityIn their highly anticipated book born from interviews with 100+ college and university presidents, Kate Colbert and Joe Sallustio, EdD, welcome you into a conversation like no other. Discover how you can seize the moment to change higher education forever. Insights for Higher Education LeadersMaybe you’re an administrator. A board member. A member of the faculty or staff. An ed-tech or educational services leader. Or a policymaker. If you work in or around higher education, this book was written for you — for your aspirations and your fears, for your curiosities and your vision, and for your commitment to educate, inspire, and serve the myriad learners who look to you and your institutions to light the way.“Collectively, we need to affirm our belief in the power of education to change people's lives.” – Dr. Marvin Krislov, President, Pace UniversityThrough the eyes of 100+ college and university presidents, learn how to:Embrace a new leadership skill set to change your college and your careerSee your mission through a modern lens that creates new opportunitiesInnovate, create, re-imagine, and evolve beyond the status quoAdopt a mindset about the purpose and value of higher education that makes the unimaginable suddenly possibleHave impact far beyond your campus or your local communityCreate relationships, partnerships, and conversations that break down the walls, silos, rules, and bureaucracies that have held us backSurvive the looming “admissions cliff” Use your pandemic lessons to create competitive advantagePut students first in all that you doThe Future of Higher Education Is Here“I know that brighter days lie ahead. I absolutely know they lie ahead, but they will only lie ahead if we work together.” – Dr. Chris Roellke, President, Stetson UniversityCommencement: The Beginning of a New Era in Higher Education is a thoughtful and practical review of academia today, presented through the words and experiences of 100+ college and university presidents. From online learning to affordability and access, from diversity and inclusion to leadership styles, no major theme goes unexplored.“The only thing that truly gives you resilience is education.” – Dr. Irma Becerra, President, Marymount UniversityFeaturing contributions by Elvin Freytes, higher-education expert and co-founderof The EdUp Experience Podcast. With a foreword by Dr. Francisco J. Marmolejo, Higher Education President, Qatar Foundation.

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🗸 Author(s): Kate Colbert,Joe Sallustio,Elvin Freytes,Francisco J. Marmolejo
🗸 Title: Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era in Higher Education
🗸 Rating : 5 from 5 stars (34 reviews)
🗸 Languange: English
🗸 Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
🗸 Supported Devices: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle

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