{"product_id":"9780787962043","title":"Pursuing Excellence in Higher Education Eight Fundamental Challenges","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePursuing Excellence in Higher Education\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEight Fundamental Challenges\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrent D. Ruben\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eEducation \/ Schools \/ Levels \/ Higher\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eIn this important book, Brent D. Ruben, distinguished professor of communication and organizational psychology and executive director of the Center for Organizational Development and Leadership at Rutgers University, proposes an inclusive view of excellence for higher education that emphasizes the importance of higher standards in the service and operational dimensions as well as in academics. \u003ci\u003ePursuing Excellence in Higher Education\u003c\/i\u003e offers an in-depth examination of eight key challenges for the academy  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBroadening public appreciation for the work of the academy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncreasing our understanding of the needs of workplaces\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBecoming more effective learning organizations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntegrating assessment, planning, and improvement\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnhancing collaboration and community\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecognizing that everyone in the institution is a teacher\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevoting more attention and resources to leadership\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMore broadly framing our vision of excellence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  Dr. Brent D. Ruben is distinguished professor of communication and organizational psychology and executive director of the Center for Organizational Development and Leadership at Rutgers University. He is a member of the Board and founding chairperson of the National Consortium for Continuous Improvement.  \u003cp\u003eDr. Ruben is the author or editor of thirty books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 October 2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJossey-Bass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780787962043\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e464\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.68\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44315599962252,"sku":"9780787962043","price":52.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780787962043.jpg?v=1781089786","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780787962043","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}