Reflections on Life in Higher Education [electronic resource] /
Saucier, Rick D.author.
Barnes, Nora Ganim.author.
Folkers, Kimberly K.author.
Hoyt, Frederick B.author.
Lindgren, Lisa M.author.
Lohman, Lori L.author.
Messina, Michael J.author.
Jacobsen, Stephanie.author.
This book explores the challenges of an academic teaching career. The authors discuss the issues that may arise in the tenure process, scholarship activities, publishing, and providing service to their academic communities as well as how to keep teaching lessons relevant and fresh.
Includes index.
From the bookmobile to the blogosphere -- An unexpected calling: from practitioner to educator -- You should have been here last week: the fishing was great -- Musings of a corporate retread -- Teaching as vocation: reflections and advice -- How to revive the college experience -- How to succeed in higher ed (disclaimer: -- No guarantees!) -- Getting into Oz: how I was able to peek behind the curtain.
This book explores the challenges of an academic teaching career. The authors discuss the issues that may arise in the tenure process, scholarship activities, publishing, and providing service to their academic communities as well as how to keep teaching lessons relevant and fresh.
Education, Higher.
Education
Administration, Organization and Leadership.
Teaching and Teacher Education.
Higher Education.
Educational Philosophy.
Philosophy of Education.