An Indispensable Guidebook for Those Seeking a New Spiritual Path, or Wishing to Reconnect to the Religion of Their Youth

Graduate schools churn out tens of thousands of Ph.D.’s and M.A.’s every year. Half of all college courses are taught by adjunct faculty. The chances of an academic landing a tenure-track job seem only to shrink as student loan and credit card debts grow. What’s a frustrated would-be scholar to do? Can he really leave academia? Can a non-academic job really be rewarding—and will anyone want to hire a grad-school refugee? With “So What Are You Going to Do with That?” Susan Basalla and Maggie Debelius—Ph.D.’s themselves—answer all those questions with a resounding “Yes!” A witty, accessible guide full of concrete advice for anyone contemplating the jump from scholarship to the outside world, “So What Are You Going to Do with That?” covers topics ranging from career counseling to interview etiquette to translating skills learned in the academy into terms an employer can understand and appreciate. Packed with examples and stories from real people who have successfully made this daunting—but potentially rewarding— transition, and written with a deep understanding of both the joys and difficulties of the academic life, this fully revised and up-to-date edition will be indispensable for any graduate student or professor who has ever glanced at her CV, flipped through the want ads, and wondered, “What if?” “I will absolutely be recommending this book to our graduate students exploring their career options—I’d love to see it on the coffee tables in department lounges!”—Robin B. Wagner, former associate director for graduate career services, University of Chicago

This book is the blueprint to find your purpose, and it derives concepts that I found during my transformational journey. I was inspired to write this book for people who are stuck in life and looking for a reason for their existence. It also encourages people to find their purpose before finding the one with whom they can establish a meaningful relationship. This book helps you find the below ideas: • Who Am I Meter? • Enroute to destiny • SWLDTG Analysis • 5 E’s to Destiny (Pyramid model) • Tips for handling waiting period • Power Codes Your Commandments: • Quitting in the middle is never an option, if you want to become the best version of yourself. • What you focus on defines you. Is it your problems or possibilities? • Your God's masterpiece, born to make a difference.

“Nobody cares? Really?” For most colleges and universities in the U.S., the answer is a resounding, “Yep, nobody cares!” The demographic bubble of the millennials has burst and, all over the country, institutions are shutting down or merging with neighbors in a desperate attempt to survive. From higher-education alternatives that promise to prepare students for jobs to the big online for-profits that are grabbing an ever-increasing share of the rapidly shrinking pool of prospective students, there’s never been more competition, more pressure, and more noise in the marketplace. So yeah ... nobody cares. But that doesn’t mean it’s time to give up hope. Written by a team of higher-ed marketing veterans, this book offers a new way forward. Called the OpenEDU Model, the tactics laid out here ditch the hype and focus on practical ways you can combine your hard-won marketing experience with cutting-edge technology in order to raise your institution’s profile, attract the students you want, and build a brand that will survive—and thrive—in the toughest higher ed market there’s ever been. They might not care now, but once you put the OpenEDU Model into action, they will.

Get on the right track from day one at university with this super quick guide. Full of top tips and hints for everything university can throw at you – from living away from home to doing your own research – this book helps you: Ace your assignments with essential checklists Beat procrastination with tools for time management Tackle writing problems with a toolkit of quick fixes Get smart about managing your money Look after your mental health and well-being Prepare for work with CV tips and careers guidance An indispensable guide to get you through university cool, calm and in control!

Offers female college freshman practical advice on finances, classes, relationships, and healthy living. Includes charts, exercises, and checklists.

Congratulations! You are now officially a university student, but are you prepared to start this challenging but rewarding journey? Our daily lives can be fast paced. They can be crammed with many things competing for our time. So how are you going to make space for your studies whilst also making sure you look after yourself? This book will show you how to understand and recognise the stressors from university life, look after your wellbeing, generate full energy, and achieve high performance and success. It will help you develop personalised strategies to build your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual resilience, helping you plan and set personal goals, get the most out of the support available to you, and achieve the right work-life balance for you. Student Success is a series of essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to boosting your employability and managing your wellbeing, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university.

"Going to University is an exciting time but it can also feel scary and overwhelming. This excellent guide helps demystify some of the technicalities, so students can easily navigate the system… Recommended reading for anyone keen to make the most of this brilliant life opportunity."Lynda Brady, Pro Vice Chancellor (Student Experience), Edge Hill University, UK. “… It is clear the authors have considered the transition to university life from a range of perspectives, not just an academic one, which is particularly helpful for the challenges students face entering higher education.” Christie Pritchard, Student Learning Manager, University of Plymouth, UK. “This book is a must read… There is something in it for everyone who wants to start university, just started or is already there.” Nils Lenoch, Copenhagen Business Academy, Denmark. “In this book Catherine O’Connor with Liz Thomas’ shares an honest and direct message about life as you begin University and leave as a graduate... from this book you can learn all the tips and tricks on how to manoeuvre University life for the first time.” Fiona Nashie, University of Westminster, UK. “The past year or so has been a challenging time for students and teachers alike. Many of the skills needed to survive university life have gone unused for a multitude of students around the world. I believe that this book will be very useful for students who could not attend their first year on campus… The author highlights all the essential skills that will be required to achieve a satisfying experience at university. It has been very useful to me personally in dealing with any anxiety, or apprehension, regarding starting higher education due to the extended time away from social interactions with various people that are crucial for personal, and professional development.” Sherdil Asif, Student, University of Westminster, UK. Surviving your First Year at University is the ideal companion for new and existing students who want to get the most out of their university experience. Whether you are worried about money, mental health, time management or organising your course load this handy book is packed with advice on how to make the most of your degree. O’Connor and Thomas share their wisdom on topics including: •Understanding and navigating the university system •Coping with social and cultural change •Overcoming the challenges of living away from home •Creating opportunities for personal growth •Using your degree as a platform for your career aspirations •Special tips for International students •Maintaining physical and mental well-being The book describes in detail how a university works and what to expect in day-to-day life there. There are practical tips on coping with academic demands, examinations, money management, lifestyle and self-care. This text is an invaluable toolkit for all students who want to succeed at university. Catherine O’Connor is an Education Consultant and Author, with 25 years’ experience in the university sector at Trinity College Dublin and Dublin City University, Ireland. She is a regular contributor to the media and a subject expert on transition to higher education, career development and the future of work. Liz Thomas is a researcher and consultant in the field of higher education with over twenty years’ experience. Her research focuses on getting into university, experience and success in higher education, and progression to the labour market or further study.

A new playbook for effective crisis management in higher education. Unlike other industries, in higher education an institution's most important asset is its reputation. Yet as fundamental as it is, many leaders continue to view managing reputation as dishonest and counterproductive, a suspect process that undermines the very idea of reputation as an organic outcome of reality. When leadership credibility is on the line, though, and an institution's reputation is facing potentially irreparable damage, the concept of reputational risk moves from being nebulous to all too tangible. In Preventing Crises at Your University, Simon Barker demonstrates how critical it is for colleges and universities to align strategy and values with decision-making during times of crisis. Arguing that leaders must stop considering the discussion of reputational risk as unseemly, he demonstrates that this discussion is in fact a strategic imperative for every leader. Significant reputational damage, Barker asserts, is not the inevitable outcome of a crisis but of a poor response. Defining a new crisis leadership playbook to deal with self-inflicted crises, he also • explains what typically goes wrong in a crisis; • describes how to prevent crises from escalating; • demonstrates how a stakeholder-centric model of communications can help mitigate reputational damage; and • introduces a number of original concepts, including a Reputational Risk Management Framework, a Reputational Risk Maturity Model, and a Culture and Capability matrix. Moving beyond the theoretical by presenting case studies of real crises involving sexual assault, freedom of speech, student protests, faculty misconduct, and a broad range of financial, social, and ethical issues, the book highlights and underscore key concepts around effective management of reputational risk. Ultimately, Preventing Crises at Your University serves as a wake-up call for all higher education leaders and board members.