Professional Administrator

Whether you're just starting your Salesforce journey, planning a career shift, or simply curious about the world of cloud computing and customer relationship management (CRM), this practical book is the source you need. Packed with foundational knowledge and practical insights, the Salesforce Certified Administrator Study Guide helps you understand the cloud, CRM, and the entire Salesforce ecosystem.

Looking for a flexible way to prepare for the MD-102 Endpoint Administrator Associate exam? This audio study guide is crafted by John Christopher, a bestselling technical trainer with over 25 years of experience, and is designed to complement any MD-102 training program you’re taking.

Whether you're an Azure enthusiast aiming to validate your skills or an IT professional seeking to enhance your career prospects, this book will empower you to become a certified Azure Administrator Associate. With a solid grasp of Azure's key principles and hands-on expertise, you'll be well-prepared to meet the growing demand for Azure administrators in today's competitive job market. Start your journey to certification success today.

Discover a comprehensive guide designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in the realm of Linux system administration. This book serves as a practical resource for individuals aspiring to become proficient (RHCSA) Red Hat Certified System Administrators, offering a structured approach to mastering the intricacies of Red Hat Enterprise Linux. You'll embark on a journey through the fundamental concepts and practical techniques essential for effectively managing Linux-based systems.

Free speech and expression constitutes a cornerstone of higher education and the student experience. Issues of speech and expression, however, can result in tension and conflict on college and university campuses and beyond. A new era of student activism and protest—as well as concerns over controversial speakers—has only added to the challenges that higher education professionals face when navigating free speech matters on campus. The Contested Campus combines consideration of contemporary legal issues and standards with the exercise of professional expertise and experience. Written ...

This book is a primer on the fundamental business-related aspects of student affairs that all practitioners need to know. Drawing on his 46-year career in higher education, the author presents critical skill sets to better equip student affairs practitioners-educators to analyze circumstances, alter environments, invest in structures and programs, and lead campus progress. Topics include financing and budgeting; organizational design; human resources; facilities management; technology; auxiliary operations; legal issues and risk management; crisis management; strategic planning; and ...

How to Set Up a Classroom for Students with Autism Third Edition is a manual for teachers, paraprofessionals, student teachers, related service providers and administrators new to working with students in autism classrooms or self-contained special education classrooms. It is also useful to professionals who would like to enhance their current autism or special education classroom set-up.

"...an intense and interesting peek into the world of medicine and more specifically the relationship between health care staff and the patients they interact with." This collection of medical stories by best-selling author Scott Kemp is a journey into some of the craziest and most incredible stories about patients in and around the Exam Room. There will be absurd and baffling cases that will surprise even the most seasoned medical professional. Some are funny, while others are head-scratching and primarily based on real-life experiences. Medicine can be heart-wrenching, funny, surprising, ...

When college students are in a mental health crisis, they often turn to a peer or a trusted faculty or staff member first. As the number of students struggling with mental health issues continues to rise, higher education professionals are called upon to do even more. Basic Counseling Skills for Higher Education Professionals equips college and university leaders with the basic knowledge and skills to address and respond to students with mental health concerns. The authors provide foundational information on the signs and symptoms of the most common mental health issues educators are likely...

Student Affairs Professional Preparation: A Scholar-Practitioner Guide to Contemporary Topics examines critical issues pertinent to today’s work of serving college students and the professionals who support them. In this comprehensive volume, distinguished scholars and practitioners offer unique insights into a diverse range of topics facing higher education and student affairs (HESA). Some chapters address HESA matters that have been central to professional preparation for decades; others concern aspects that are emerging and evolving in unprecedented ways. Each chapter is written by a ...

Careers in Student Affairs provides a comprehensive look at being a higher education administrator. Integrating perspectives from both research and practical application, this reader-friendly book addresses contemporary issues in the higher education environment that are not typically covered in the graduate curriculum but that employers expect student affairs professionals to be prepared for from their first position and beyond. Written for both new professionals and those transitioning to further levels of leadership, Careers in Student Affairs covers a broad cross section of topics that ...

About the book The following book was designed to provide educators, school administrators, and researchers, with an overview of theories and research pertaining to teacher professional development and a narrative discourse of the impact of professional learning communities in action at designated middle schools in South Texas. In addition, the book provides opportunities to engage in dialog, critical reflection, and ideas for engaging in reflective action. Chapter 1 describes the school systems across the country and the challenges encountered due to accountability and school reform. ...

sing the CAS Professional Standards is a practical text designed to highlight multiple ways to apply the standards and guidelines published by the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS). It offers a compilation of in-depth case studies that demonstrate what the CAS approach looks like in practice across a wide range of functional areas in a variety of college and university settings. Written by student affairs faculty and practitioners, the book details how the CAS approach can be used successfully to design new programs, develop learning outcomes, address ...

Your Career, Your PurposeThe Next Act: Realigning Your Mindset, Purpose, and Career explores diverse career development opportunities for student affairs professionals. The book discusses broadly how professionals can navigate career paths within and beyond higher education, encouraging adaptability and personal growth. Through real-life narratives, the authors offer practical advice on assessing and aligning one’s career with personal passions and evolving professional goals. They also challenge traditional views on career advancement, emphasizing the importance of finding fulfillment ...

Supervised practice has become a hallmark of how the field of higher education and student affairs prepares future professionals. This book explores how to create the conditions necessary for supervised practice and the graduate academic curriculum to be a seamless learning experience. With a focus on the ACPA and NASPA professional competency areas as the bedrock for enhancing proficiency in the field, this book is designed to introduce the competency areas, as they relate to supervised practice, in graduate preparation programs. Chapters examine how to design experiences for students in ...