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Good Resource
I am a parent of high school musicians who are interested in pursuing their dream in college.There are very few comprehensive resources available to music students and their parents.The book provides some foundational information about what to expect and gives one a lead or two on places to begin the search. Its quite a different process than deciding between engineering schools.I would recommend the book to all parents of artistic students.

Indispensable College Reference Book
Unfortunately, creative people and students are a forgotton demographic in the grand scheme of college guides.As far as my child and I areconcerned, this is one of the best college guides out there, and certainly the essential book for high school students seeking entrance into a college fine arts program . It is full of detailed information regarding the colleges. The number of colleges profiled is just right; and for my child, presented in a such a way that it wasn't overwhelming. This book made the college search easier for my child and easier for me as a parent, by association.

Perhaps the biggest concern we had was picking the right program for her and going through the process.We relied on much of the research done by the author in the book to focus us on particular programs, rather than randomly searching the internet.In short, I would recommend this book for any aspiring creative student and their parents as a thorough research tool in their college search.

Good resource, but incomplete
There are very few resources for students wanting to find good schools for the arts, so this book is a welcome addition in the college search department. The problem is that it is not as comprehensive as it could or should be.

The process of applying to creative programs, which have different requirements for admissions than most standard college programs, is well-explained with lots of examples. That part of the book, along with profiles of several schools was very helpful.

However, upon doing my own research of art schools on the internet, I found much more useful information than what I found in this book. I cannot comment on the music, dance, writing and acting schools in the book, but I can say that I was somewhat disappointed in the small number of art programs that were profiled in this book. The indexed listings in the book offered some additional schools by name and region, but little more than that which one can find in the standard college review books.

I'm not sure what the criteria were for the schools that received the more serious profiles (versus the ones that were merely mentioned in the listings), but if you're going to write a book like this, with the intention of helping students find the right creative college, why not go all the way? Still, it's nice to see that someone is finally trying to help creative students find the right educational fit.

Very helpful
This is a great book for those seeking advice, suggestions and useful information on any performing arts major.It ofers suggestions, tips and a lot of very useful information for this specific area of study.

Finding Creative Colleges/Conservatories
This reference book helps in choosing creative type colleges or conservatories by providing the facts we need to know before we choose the school, such as how many apply/audition and how many are chosen each year.It lists the department activities, degree concentrations, number of full time faculty, prices, enrollment, scholarships, entry requirements, and prominent alumni.

While certain colleges have been chosen to have in-depth profiles as described above, most creative schools have been listed by state under their specialty(acting, artist, dancing, music, writing) without in- depth profile for you to further investigate on your own. The biggest down fall of the book is that not enough colleges have been chosen for in-depth profiles on their creative departments.

This book also provides examples of creativer resumes and audition / portfolio requirements.

So the book is a starting ground for creative school investigation but must be used in conjunction with other information sources and books that outline creative schools.Use this in conjuction with Peterson's College Guide for Performing Arts Majors. ... Read more

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In unstable times, effective leaders must not only be able to cope with the environment, they must also be able to shape it. Leaders in today's community colleges must fit that mold. Change leadership can be said to embody four essential characteristics that might be called the four "A's." These are

1. Change leadership anticipates it is visionary and forward-looking and avoids reactionary thinking
2. Change leadership constantly analyzes both the internal and external enviroment to gather reliable data upon which to make decisions; it engages in strategic and tactical planning to make the most of the moment
3. Change leadership acts; with a vision and a plan, with accurate and current data, action is collaborative and inclusive
4. Change leadership affirms; it is not enough to have a vision, a plan, and action. Once action is implemented, attention is given to reflection, to review, and to sustaining change.

This volume focuses on change leadership at all levels. The authors bring unique perspectives--they are strong, recognized scholars in leadership studies as well as practitioners actively engaged in community college leadership. Both empirical studies and best practices are included to further our knowledge and understanding of effective leadership in the context of change.

This is the 149th volume of the Jossey-Bass higher education quarterly report series New Directions for Community Colleges. Essential to the professional libraries of presidents, vice presidents, deans, and other leaders in today's open-door institutions, New Directions for Community Colleges provides expert guidance in meeting the challenges of their distinctive and expanding educational mission. ... Read more

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Across the nation, community colleges, K-12 school districts, and universities are collaborating with each other in creative ways that pool resources, increase access, and achieve myriad educational goals. Although not all partnerships include two-year colleges, these institutions serve as a bridge between public schools and four-year colleges, and between schools and the workforce.

Despite the perceived benefits of collaboration, many partnerships fail to obtain desired results, cannot be sustained, or cease to benefit both parties. In an era of increased accountability, it is critical to understand why so many partnerships fall short of their goals and to identify the factors that contribute to the success or failure of a collaboration. Highlighting important elements of educational collaboration, chapters in this volume offer a means to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of partnerships.

This is the 139th issue of the Jossey Bass quarterly report series New Directions for Community College. ... Read more

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This volume is a comprehensive exploration of transfer policy as the central mission of America's community colleges. Chapters argue that institutions are in a strategic position to increase students' access and participation in the transfer pipeline, and to provide students with programs for rigorous academic training as well as opportunities to participate in formal articulation agreements with senior institutions. Contributors evaluate recent research and policy discussions surrounding transfer students, and summarize three broad themes in transfer policy: research, student and academic issues, and institutional factors.

This is the 114th issue of the Jossey-Bass series New Directions for Community Colleges. ... Read more

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U.S. colleges and universities hold hundreds of billions of dollars in endowments. In congressional hearings and in academic literature, some have argued that certain college and university endowments have grown very large without a concurrent increase in the use of endowment proceeds to reduce the cost of attending those schools. The topic of college affordability continues to be an issue of great concern and many are concerned that increases in the cost of college may be discouraging large numbers of individuals, particularly minority and low income individuals, from pursing higher education. This book provides information about endowments that will help inform policymakers and others as they consider college and university endowment issues. ... Read more

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Professing in the Postmodern Academy examines the landscape of religiously affiliated higher education in America from the perspective of faculty members critically committed to the future of church-related institutions. The book includes articles on a variety of topics from members of the Rhodes Constitution on the Future of the Church-Related College, a project that has involved ninety church-related institutions since 1996. It provides a unique and innovative contribution to the literature on religion and higher education by giving voice to outstanding junior faculty willing to imagine a creative and vibrant future for the American church-related college. ... Read more

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An informative, thoughtful, question-raising study
Compiled and edited by Stephen R. Haynes (A. B. Curry Chair of Religious Studies at Rhodes College), Professing In The Postmodern Academy: Faculty And The Future Of Church-Related Colleges is a collection of learned essays studying religiously affiliated collegiate institutions in America, as perceived through the observations of faculty members committed to the future of such institutions of higher learning. Exploring educational opportunities in postmodern times, Biblical conflicts that affect day-to-day teaching, the intersection between mission and curriculum, and a great deal more, Professing In The Postmodern Academy is an informative, thoughtful, question-raising study which is highly recommended reading -- especially for all who attend or contribute to a religious college. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This special issue grew out of a conference on contemplative practices and education that was held at Teachers College, Columbia University, in February 2005. The conference, which brought together faculty and students from colleges and universities across the country, was sponsored by the Center for Contemplative Mind in Society. Contributors include: Mirabai Bush, Clifford Hill, Marilyn Nelson, Arthur Zajonc, Brian Stock, Robert Thurman, Steven Rockefeller, Harold Roth, Ed Sarath, Daniel Holland, Kathleen Kesson, Cecelia Traugh, Felix Perez III, Sandy Newsome, John Christopher, Penny Dahlen, Suzanne Christopher, Jackie Seidel, Akbar Herdon, and Zuki Karpinska. ... Read more