Derek Bok is a distinguished lawyer and educator, renowned for his extensive tenure leading Harvard University. His work centers on educational policy and university governance, emphasizing the importance of innovation and long-term vision for academic institutions. Bok's analysis of the educational system and his critical insights into its challenges offer valuable perspectives for current and future leaders in academia. His experience and practical observations make him an influential figure in higher education.
Bringing together leading experts and scholars from around the world, this Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the latest theories and research on intercultural competence. It will be a useful and invaluable resource to administrators, faculty, researchers, and students.
In recent decades, cognitive psychologists have illuminated human development, offering colleges new opportunities to help students acquire essential skills and qualities that enhance their lives and societal contributions. This landmark work explores how institutions can leverage these discoveries to create a more robust undergraduate curriculum for the twenty-first century. Traditionally, many psychologists believed that traits like creativity, empathy, resilience, and conscientiousness were largely fixed by early childhood. However, recent research indicates that these qualities can continue to evolve through early adulthood and beyond. This suggests that educators may have greater potential to teach students to develop these important characteristics, ultimately enabling them to thrive in life. The text raises critical questions about educators' preparedness to cultivate these traits, the knowledge they need to maximize these possibilities, and whether college faculties will embrace the necessary curricular and pedagogical changes. It also addresses how to accelerate innovation and application within educational institutions. By answering these questions, the author identifies barriers to institutional change, proposes practical reforms, and illustrates how colleges can empower students to lead successful, productive, and meaningful lives.
How Executives And Professionals Are Paid And How It Affects America
How executives and professionals are paid and how it affects America.
A former Harvard president reflects on how elite universities are responding to critiques from the left and the right, and how they can do better