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The Lucky Few and the Worthy Many

Author : Warren F. Ilchman
Publisher : Indiana University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780253111180
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (111 download)

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Download or read book The Lucky Few and the Worthy Many written by Warren F. Ilchman and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2004-11-03 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although winning a major competitive scholarship, such as the Rhodes or Marshall, is a strong marker for later success, there has been little serious research on how these scholarships are given and how the process could be improved. This book, the fruits of a discussion on "strengthening nationally and internationally competitive scholarships," presents studies that address issues of identifying leadership and creativity in the young, analyze alternative methods of selection, make suggestions for the proper evaluation of scholarship programs, and look at the backgrounds of American Rhodes Scholars. An introduction by the editors provides an overview of the issues. Philanthropic and Nonprofit Studies -- Dwight F. Burlingame and David C. Hammack, editors

The Lucky Few

Author : Heather Avis
Publisher : Zondervan
ISBN 13 : 0310345499
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book The Lucky Few written by Heather Avis and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2017-03-21 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When life looks radically different than the plan we have for ourselves, it's the lucky few that recognize God's plan is best. That's what adoptive mom Heather Avis learned, and that's the invitation of this book. As the mother of three adopted children - two with Down syndrome - Heather Avis has learned that it's truly the lucky few who get to live a life like hers, who actually recognize that God's plans are best, even when they seem so radically different from the plans we have for ourselves. When Heather started her journey into parenthood she never thought it would look like this, never planned to have three adopted children, and certainly never imagined that two of them would have Down syndrome. But like most things God does, once she stepped into the craziness and confusion that comes with the unknown and the unplanned, she realized that they were indeed among the lucky few. Discover in this book what 70,000+ followers of Heather's hit Instagram account @macymakesmyday already know: the power of faith and family can help us stay strong in the toughest times. This book will also be especially touching to those with adopted family members or children with Down syndrome in their lives.

International Scholarships in Higher Education

Author : Joan R. Dassin
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319627341
Total Pages : 407 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (196 download)

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Download or read book International Scholarships in Higher Education written by Joan R. Dassin and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-10-17 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the multiple pathways from scholarships for international study to positive social change. Bringing together studies from academic researchers, evaluators and program designers and policymakers from Africa, Asia, Latin and North America, Europe, and Australia, the book compiles the latest research and analysis on the policy, practice, and outcomes of international scholarship programs. Contributions examine the broad trends in sponsored overseas study, program design considerations, the dynamics of the immediate post-scholarship period and the impact of scholarships on international education and development. Particular attention is focused on assessment and evaluation, the complexities of selecting awardees, the dynamics of returning home and concerns about brain drain and the state of knowledge and research on long-term outcomes of international scholarships with social change aims.nt>

Wild about Harry

Author : Suzanne McCray
Publisher : University of Arkansas Press
ISBN 13 : 1682261719
Total Pages : 187 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (822 download)

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Download or read book Wild about Harry written by Suzanne McCray and published by University of Arkansas Press. This book was released on 2021-07-16 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Wild about Harry delivers on its promise to make the Truman Scholarship application process transparent to applicants and their advisors. Truman Scholars are widely known as energetic leaders from a variety of disciplines who have in common the desire to make a difference, to bring about sustainable positive change, and to serve the greater public good"--

Nonprofits in Crisis

Author : Nuno S. Themudo
Publisher : Indiana University Press
ISBN 13 : 0253006953
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (53 download)

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Download or read book Nonprofits in Crisis written by Nuno S. Themudo and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2013-09-26 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why do some countries have a vibrant nonprofit sector while others do not? Nonprofits in Crisis explores the theory of risk as a major mechanism through which economic development influences the nonprofit sector. Nuno S. Themudo elaborates this idea by focusing on Mexican nonprofit organizations, which operate and strive to survive in a risky environment. The study of these nonprofits generates broader lessons about philanthropy and the nonprofit sector that complement wider cross-national statistical analysis.

The Routledge International Encyclopedia of Education

Author : Gary McCulloch
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 131785358X
Total Pages : 722 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (178 download)

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Download or read book The Routledge International Encyclopedia of Education written by Gary McCulloch and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-11-26 with total page 722 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Routledge International Encyclopedia of Education is a unique and major resource for the field of education. It is a comprehensive, single-volume work, arranged alphabetically and comprising around 600 entries. The entries range from definitions of key educational concepts and terms to biographies of key educators and specially written substantial essays on major educational topics. The volume includes authoritative and critical commentary on historical and contemporary themes; examinations of continuities, changes and emerging issues; and discussions of the educational traditions and features of major countries and continents. The following special features are also included: Unrivalled coverage of education in a single volume Entries by leading international educational researchers Contributors drawn from all over the globe, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, India, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States A distinguished international advisory board Fully cross-referenced and indexed Suggestions for further reading Offering insight into the world of education in an interesting, informed and sometimes provocative way, The Routledge International Encyclopedia of Education is an invaluable work of reference for educators, students, researchers and policy makers in education and related fields internationally.

Beyond Winning

Author : National Association of Fellowships Advisors. Conference
Publisher : University of Arkansas Press
ISBN 13 : 1557287880
Total Pages : 151 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (572 download)

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Download or read book Beyond Winning written by National Association of Fellowships Advisors. Conference and published by University of Arkansas Press. This book was released on 2005-04-01 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each year thousands of students apply for competitive national and international scholarships such as the Rhodes, Marshall, Gates Cambridge, and Fulbright. The competition for these awards is intense, and students look to scholarship advisors for support. Many universities have created an office or designated part of an office to assist these students, which has provided greater access for students who may not have applied previously or successfully. It has also increased the competition. The twelve essays in this collection from the 2003 National Association of Fellowships Advisors Conference held at the University of Denver. Essays by the heads of the Rhodes, Marshall, Gates, and Truman Scholarship foundations provide a sense of the philosophy and direction of their programs. The essays provide information on new initiatives, insights into the history and significance of the programs, and insider tips for application and interview preparation. Other essays focus on the advising and application process from successful advisors at various universities, how the U.K. higher educational system differs from that in the United States, and the key issue of ethics in the application process. All the essays demonstrate that the scholarship application experience itself is a valuable one that is more about learning and service than it is about winning.

Schools and Societies

Author : Steven G. Brint
Publisher : Stanford University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780804750738
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (57 download)

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Download or read book Schools and Societies written by Steven G. Brint and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract:. - http://www3.openu.ac.il/ouweb/owal/new_books1.book_desc?in_mis_cat=111625.

Schools and Societies

Author : Steven Brint
Publisher : Stanford University Press
ISBN 13 : 150360103X
Total Pages : 447 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (36 download)

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Download or read book Schools and Societies written by Steven Brint and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 2017-01-04 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Schools and Societies provides a synthesis of key issues in the sociology of education, focusing on American schools while offering a global, comparative context. Acknowledged as a standard text in its first two editions, this fully revised and updated third edition offers a broader sweep, stronger theoretical foundation, and a new concluding chapter on the possibilities of schooling. Instructors, students, and policymakers interested in education and society will find all quantitative data up to date and twenty percent more material covering advances in research since the last edition. This book is distinguished from others in the field by its breadth of coverage, compelling institutional history, and lively prose style. It opens with a chapter on schooling as a social institution. Subsequent chapters compare schooling in industrialized and developing countries, and discuss the major purposes of schooling: transmitting culture, socializing young people, and sorting youth for class locations and occupations. The penultimate chapter looks at school reform efforts, drawing for the first time on comparative studies. A new coda ends the book by considering the educational ideals schools should strive for and how they might be attained. This third edition of Schools and Societies delivers the accessible explanations instructors rely on with updated, expanded information that's even more relevant for students.

Adaptive Intelligence

Author : Robert J. Sternberg
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107154383
Total Pages : 283 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (71 download)

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Download or read book Adaptive Intelligence written by Robert J. Sternberg and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2021-02-04 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: High IQs don't improve the world. Adaptive intelligence does, because it prioritizes the common good over individual success.

Early Development and Leadership

Author : Susan E. Murphy
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 113673550X
Total Pages : 375 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (367 download)

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Download or read book Early Development and Leadership written by Susan E. Murphy and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-03-29 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today we often look to our leaders in business, government, or the social sector, to make effective decisions in a complex world. Whether they are asked what steps to take to improve competitiveness in a global economy or to make tough ethical choices, well-trained leaders are critical to organizational effectiveness. Although we know much about leadership development for individuals after they take their first job, we know relatively little about their earlier experiences that contributed to their interest in leadership or subsequent effectiveness as leaders. This volume brings together researchers who explore leadership at different points before individuals enter the workforce and asks important questions surrounding definitions of leadership behavior, necessary leader skills and age-related leader tasks, factors contributing to development of leader identity, and ways to improve the process of leader development. With contributions from well-known leadership researchers such as Robert Sternberg, Howard Gardner, Bruce Avolio, and Susan Komives, the volume shows research evidence for factors such as early childhood and youth experiences on leadership development, which have implications for the way we understand and train leadership in today’s organizations.

Innovations in Educational Psychology

Author : Robert J. Sternberg, PhD
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9780826121639
Total Pages : 496 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (216 download)

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Download or read book Innovations in Educational Psychology written by Robert J. Sternberg, PhD and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2010-01-26 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "[This book] is solid in its topic coverage and deliveryÖ Readers will glean a multitude of new ideas from the theories and approaches presented in this book, ranging from cultural aspects of teaching to Sternberg's WICS model." --Doody's This book serves as a comprehensive review of the current state-of-the-art in educational psychology and applied cognitive science. The chapter authors, who are all leading researchers in this field, provide reviews of contemporary discoveries related to educational research that are both novel and forward-thinking. The book contains the cutting edge literature on genetics and neuroscience, cognitive science and its relation to critical thinking, reading-related phonological processes, cultural considerations in education, and much more. The research methods and perspectives discussed range from education and psychology, to artificial intelligence and economics, thus offering a breadth of knowledge and insight on the field of educational research. The authors provide numerous tools and models for both routine and non-routine decision-making in educational settings. Both psychologists and researchers in the fields of cognitive, developmental, educational, and cultural psychology will want this book on their bookshelf.

Giving Circles

Author : Angela M. Eikenberry
Publisher : Indiana University Press
ISBN 13 : 0253220858
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (532 download)

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Download or read book Giving Circles written by Angela M. Eikenberry and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2009-06-29 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes giving circles and how they work to meet social needs and solve community problems and examines the role of philanthropy in democratic society.

Philanthropy for Health in China

Author : Jennifer Ryan
Publisher : Indiana University Press
ISBN 13 : 0253014581
Total Pages : 315 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (53 download)

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Download or read book Philanthropy for Health in China written by Jennifer Ryan and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2014-05-05 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on the expertise of Chinese and Western academics and practitioners, the contributors to this volume aim to advance the understanding of philanthropy for health in China in the 20th century and to identify future challenges and opportunities. Considering government, NGO leaders, domestic philanthropists, and foreign foundations, the volume examines the historical roots and distinct stages of philanthropy and charity in China, the health challenges philanthropy must address, and the role of the Chinese government, including its support for Government Organized Non-Governmental Organizations (GONGOs). The editors discuss strategies and practices of international philanthropy for health; the role of philanthropy in China's evolving health system; and the prospects for philanthropy in a country beginning to engage with civil society.

Buying Respectability

Author : Thomas Adam
Publisher : Indiana University Press
ISBN 13 : 0253002842
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (53 download)

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Download or read book Buying Respectability written by Thomas Adam and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2009-04-01 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 19th-century Leipzig, Toronto, New York, and Boston, a newly emergent group of industrialists and entrepreneurs entered into competition with older established elite groups for social recognition as well as cultural and political leadership. The competition was played out on the field of philanthropy, with the North American community gathering ideas from Europe about the establishment of cultural and public institutions. For example, to secure financing for their new museum, the founders of the Metropolitan Museum of Art organized its membership and fundraising on the model of German art museums. The process of cultural borrowing and intercultural transfer shaped urban landscapes with the building of new libraries, museums, and social housing projects. An important contribution to the relatively new field of transnational history, this book establishes philanthropy as a prime example of the conversion of economic resources into social and cultural capital.

The Psychology of Wisdom

Author : Robert J. Sternberg
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1009092723
Total Pages : 287 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book The Psychology of Wisdom written by Robert J. Sternberg and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2022-06-09 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Psychology of Wisdom: An Introduction is the first comprehensive coursebook on wisdom, providing an engaging, balanced, and expert introduction to the psychology of wisdom. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the psychological science of wisdom, covering wide-ranging perspectives. Each chapter includes extensive pedagogy, including a summary, a glossary, bolded terms, practical applications, discussion questions, and a brief description of the authors' research. Topics include the philosophical foundations, folk conceptions, and psychological theories of wisdom; relations of wisdom to morality and ethics, to personality and well-being, to emotion; wisdom and leadership, wisdom and social policy. These topics are covered in a non-technical, bias-free, and student-friendly manner. Written by the most eminent experts in the field, this is the definitive coursebook for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as interested professionals and researchers.

Political and Military Sociology

Author : Jonathan Swarts
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351499203
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (514 download)

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Download or read book Political and Military Sociology written by Jonathan Swarts and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-09-04 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Political and Military Sociology continues a mission of publishing cutting-edge research on some of the most important issues in civil-military relations. In this inaugural volume of the new annual publication, Won-Taek Kang tackles the issue of nostalgia for Park Chung Hee in South Korea, and analyzes why many South Koreans today appear to miss the deceased dictator. Ryan Kelty, Todd Woodruff, and David R. Segal focus on the role identity of U.S. combat soldiers as they balance competing demands made by the military profession, on the one hand, and solders' family and personal relations, on the other.D. Michael Lindsay considers the impact that social contact has on military and civilian participants in the elite White House Fellowship program, and analyzes how social contact affects the confidence in the U.S. military that civilian fellows later show. Analyzing letters to the editor of a local newspaper, Chris M. Messer and Thomas E. Shriver consider how community activists attempt to frame the issue of environmental degradation in the context of a local dispute over the storage of radioactive waste. David Pion-Berlin, Antonio Uges, Jr., and Diego Esparza analyze the recent emergence of websites run by Latin American militaries, and consider why these militaries choose to advertise their activities on the Internet.Political and Military Sociology also includes reviews of important new books in civil-military relations, political science, and military sociology. Included here are discussions of books about U.S. war crimes in Vietnam, civil-military relations in contemporary China, the structural transformation of the U.S. Army, Japanese security policy, American treatment of POWs, the Bonus March, and the GI Bill.The series will be of broad interest to scholars of civil-military relations, political science, and political sociology. It will continue the tradition of peer review that has guaranteed it a place of importance among research publications in this area.