College Student Development

Includes bonus audio featuring an exclusive conversation with Naval Ravikant. Getting rich is not just about luck; happiness is not just a trait we are born with. These aspirations may seem out of reach, but building wealth and being happy are skills we can learn. So what are these skills, and...

In this book with unique perspective, professor Cal Newport debunks the long-held belief that "follow your passion" is good advice, and sets out to discover the reality of how people end up loving their careers. A focus on passion over skill can be dangerous, leading to anxiety and chronic job...

Your students aren't reading. They aren't engaged in class. Getting them to talk is like pulling teeth. Whatever the situation, your reality is not meeting your expectations. Change is needed. But who's got the time? Or maybe you're just starting out, and you want to get it right the first time. If so, Teaching College: The Ultimate Guide to Lecturing, Presenting, and Engaging Students is the blueprint. Find out how to hack the world of higher education instruction and have your course become the standard.

Equity-Driven, High Achievement Assessment of Student Learning and Development provides a framework and accompanying questions to consider as you refine your outcomes-based assessment process into one that is equity driven. Equity driven infers that leaders have evidence to inform choices so all students can experience high achievement in their learning and development outcomes. The invitation is for leaders to critique institutional performance indicators, analysis, and decision-making processes that inform the selection of those performance indicators, and align resources accordingly to ...

“Learning is not compulsory… neither is survival.” — W. Edwards Deming The better we get at getting better, the faster we will get better. Futurist Alvin Toffler once said, “The illiterate of the future are not those who can't read or write but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” The global economy has shifted from a material-based to a knowledge-based model. Whereas material assets such as gold mines, wheat farms, and oil wells were historically the primary sources of riches, knowledge is now the primary source of prosperity. The path to success is the continuous ...

Instant New York Times Bestseller Unlock your potential by cultivating self-awareness and curating a fulfilling life full of self-improvement, emotional intelligence, and a growth mindset. Leadership expert and entrepreneur Dr. Josh Axe teaches 12 revolutionary mindshift transformations to beat...

In his phenomenal #1 New York Times bestseller Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, Steve Harvey told women what it takes to succeed in love. Now, he tells everyone how to succeed in life, giving you the keys to fulfill your purpose. Countless books on success tell you what you need to get that...

What explains those rare families that boast multiple siblings who achieve extraordinary success? An award-winning New York Times journalist weaves story with science to explore the circumstances that set those families apart. “At once clear-eyed and compassionate, The Family Dynamic uncovers...

Discover the unspoken rules for career success with this definitive guide to getting hired and getting ahead in any industry, from the creator of the viral Problematic Career Cheat Codes trend. If you've ever felt like the rules of getting ahead at work were written for someone else, or like...

Small and Mighty: Student Affairs at Small Colleges and Universities explores critical opportunities and challenges at higher education institutions with fewer than 5,000 students. Written by a diverse group of seasoned campus leaders, this comprehensive text covers a range of topics relevant to higher education and student affairs while providing detailed insights and actions to take for, in support of, and alongside students at small colleges and universities. Thriving in the small college culture requires flexibility, collaboration, and the ability to shift rapidly within the changing ...

From the bestselling author of College Unbound comes a hopeful, inspiring blueprint to help alleviate parents’ anxiety and prepare their college-educated child to successfully land a good job after graduation. Saddled with thousands of dollars of debt, today’s college students are graduating...

College is a time of transition. It's a time for learning and preparing to make your own way in the world. But if you're like many teens and young adults, the thought of leaving home and being on your own in a new place can also be intimidating—even overwhelming. That's why you need a solid foundation to help you manage stress, stay focused, and maintain healthy habits—in body, mind, and spirit. Grounded in evidence-based mindfulness, The Mindful College Student will help you cultivate the skills you need to increase well-being and reach your highest aspirations.

Standing at the threshold of adulthood, today’s students face more freedom, more pressure, and more confusion than any generation before them. This book is a guide for those crucial years — a roadmap that helps young people understand who they are, where they’re going, and how to build a life they can be proud of. Through clear explanations, relatable stories, and practical exercises, it shows students how to move from drifting to direction, from uncertainty to clarity, and from passive living to purposeful growth. At the heart of this book are three powerful pillars: building a ...

As Generation Z (individuals born from 1995 to 2010) emerges into adulthood, educators will encounter new challenges and opportunities with this new cohort of students. Members of Generation Z have grown up in a very different world from their parents, resulting in unique perspectives and experiences that define this generation. Higher-education experts Dr. Corey Seemiller and Meghan Grace first began studying Generation Z for their book Generation Z Goes to College. They are now offering an even more specialized guide with Generation Z Leads, showcasing ideas and strategies for developing ...

Community colleges educate nearly half of all undergraduates in the United States, yet they remain largely absent from the national conversation on leadership development. Employers consistently report that new hires lack the “soft skills” required to thrive—communication, teamwork, adaptability, and initiative. These are not luxuries; they are the leadership competencies that determine whether graduates advance in their careers. The Pragmatic Student Leader argues that community colleges are uniquely positioned to close this leadership gap. Drawing on original research, years of ...

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 ...

Whether you’re struggling to get started, afraid of making a big decision, or clinging to a path no longer meant for you—this book is the kick in the pants you need to take the next step and go after what you want. Gutsy is your guidebook to uncovering the audacious courage within you and...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER “A fire-breathing, righteous attack on the culture of superprivilege.”—Michael Wolff, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Fire and Fury, in the New York Times Book Review NOW WITH NEW REPORTING ON OPERATION VARSITY BLUES In this explosive and prescient...

Most of the parenting books currently in circulation were written decades ago. Therefore, they do not address—nor could they address—all the issues parents face today in the era of technology and excess. Parents need insights, techniques, and strategies to tackle the pressing issues of twenty-first-century parenting. That’s what the Understanding and Loving Your Child series of books does. Understanding and Loving Your College Student will encourage parents who have launched their children into the next phase of life.

Take it from a mom who raised two teenage boys into actual humans—yes, they can and do change. This is her tough love and candid advice on being a good guy in a world full of assh*les. Have you ever returned the family car with less than a quarter tank left? Or gotten a technical in a...