Bøker av Robert V. Smith

Devoted Academics is guided by the author's 45-year career in tenured faculty posts (chemical sciences), and significant management and administrative positions at six U.S. research universities. The book is both a personal journey, and a discussion of the challenges, successes, and failures inherent in academic life. In all cases, the author stresses how important an ethical sense of responsibility, accountability, and the development of character are to successful service in academic roles. Devoted Academics is an inspiration to young scholars, contemplating a life in the academy; mid-career academics who can learn from communication and other strategies as they consider future career options; and older academics, who will enjoy comparing their experiences with those of the author and his colleagues.

Many students find the prospect of entering graduate school a significant and daunting experience. Dr. Robert V. Smith, Vice Provost for Research and Dean of the Graduate School at Washington State University, will help ease the way. The second edition of his highly acclaimed guide is designed to help graduate students in the sciences cope with the greatest challenge of graduate school-conducting research.

Addresses the three key responsibilities of academic officers: inspiration, evaluation, and representation. This handbook offers background, advice, and examples that are suitable for both the novice and seasoned administrator, taking us on a tour of success stories, challenges, and foibles.

"A model for personal and professional development based upon the story and characters of The Wizard of Oz and the life of its author, L. Frank Baum. Discusses the intellectual, moral, and ethical value of lifelong learning, loving, and serving others with humility and a focus on the future"--Provided by publisher.