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A light in the tower : a new reckoning with mental health in higher education / by Pryal, Katie Rose Guest,author.(CARDINAL)500751;
Includes bibliographical references.Introduction: How to talk about mental disability -- Anxiety in academia -- Population shock events -- Systemic burnout -- Toxic academic overwork -- Setting boundaries -- The disabled mind in academia -- Writing publicly about mental disability -- Writing depression -- "The darkness that is plaguing our university" -- Rigor angst -- Toxic rigor is ableist -- Teaching mentally disabled students -- Front-line faculty -- Procrastination and compassion -- Teaching accessibly/inclusively."Written from the perspective of a professor with bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, and autism spectrum disorder, A Light in the Tower is both a bracing account of the mental health crisis in higher education and a passionate and informed proposal for how to teach with mental health in mind. Katie Rose Guest Pryal argues that the systemic crisis of mental health in higher education communities is the result of systemic problems in education itself that demand a comprehensive approach. She examines the anxiety that plagues campuses as a result of exploited and overworked contingent faculty and students, the shock events like COVID-19 and campus shootings that traumatize communities, the systemic and institutional burnout that affects higher education at every level, and the market-driven culture of toxic overwork. These are large-scale problems that need large-scale solutions. As the title indicates, A Light in the Tower is not just about the crisis affecting higher education. Pryal also outlines actions that professors and administrators can take to address the problem. These include abandoning the toxic rigor that fosters an ableist and exclusionary campus culture, replacing "bad-hard" work that creates unnecessary logistical difficulties for students in favor of "good-hard" work that challenges them intellectually, listening to and assisting students who request disability accommodations, normalizing the use of laptops, and scaffolding assignments. A Light in the Tower gives practical recommendations for how to make academia a more healthy, inclusive, and accessible space for those with mental disabilities, so they can enjoy the kind of formative education that each person deserves"--
Subjects: College teachers; College students; Universities and colleges; People with mental disabilities; Education, Higher;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Opportunities in technical writing careers / by Gould, Jay Reid.(CARDINAL)514647; Camenson, Blythe.(CARDINAL)368747; Losano, Wayne A.(CARDINAL)514560;
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects: Technical writing;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Not for the record: selected speeches and writings / by Goodman, Arnold Goodman,Baron,1913-(CARDINAL)841669;
Personal freedom and individual liberty: Erosions of personal freedom in a modern society. Takeovers and the employee. A plea for the small business. Abolition of the death penalty. Student participation in higher education. Race relations in Britain. Divorce reform. Rhodesia: the settlement proposals.--The institutions: Reform of the House of Lords. The press. Law reform. Administration of justice. Solicitors' spirit of indignation. The City of London Court. The Biafran War (I). The Biafran War (II).--The arts: In place of censors. Arts Council reports, 1967-70: the chairman's introduction. The arts in Britain. Jennie Lee: minister. Public lending right and regional subsidy. The book and the patron. A fair deal for authors. The Arts Council and the new activists. Obscenity and the arts. Pornography in Britain.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The "how to" grants manual : successful grantseeking techniques for obtaining public and private grants / by Bauer, David G.(CARDINAL)324786;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Fund raising.; Grants-in-aid.; Nonprofit organizations.;
Available copies: 9 / Total copies: 11
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Grassroots grants : an activist's guide to proposal writing / by Robinson, Andy,1957-(CARDINAL)201920; Klein, Kim.(CARDINAL)192037;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 184-190) and indexes.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Fund raising; Grants-in-aid; Proposal writing for grants;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
On-line resources: Suggest title for digitization;
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The business of being a writer / by Friedman, Jane,1976-author.(CARDINAL)354552;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Can you make a living as a writer? -- The art of career building -- Generating leads, gaining exposure -- Pursuing an MFA or other graduate degree -- Trade book publishing -- Magazine publishing -- Online and digital media -- Literary publishing in the Twenty-First Century -- Book publishing: figuring out where your book fits -- Understanding literary agents -- Researching agents and publishers -- Book queries and synopses -- The nonfiction book proposal -- Working with your publisher -- Self-publishing -- Publishing short stories, personal essays, or poetry -- Traditional freelance writing -- Online writing and blogging -- Author platform -- Your online presence: websites, social media, and more -- Turning attention into sales -- The basics of book launches -- Starting a freelance career -- Freelance editing and related services -- Teaching and online education -- Contests, prizes, grants, fellowships -- Crowdfunding and donations -- Memberships, subscriptions, and paywalls -- Advertising and affiliate income -- Pursuing a publishing career -- Corporate media careers."The Business of being a writer offers the business education writers need but so rarely receive. It is meant for early-career writers looking to develop a realistic set of expectations about making money from their work or for working writers who want a better understanding of the industry. Writers will gain a comprehensive picture of how the publishing world works--from queries and agents to blogging and advertising--and will learn how they can best position themselves for success over the long term.
Subjects: Authorship.; Authorship; Literary agents.; Authors and publishers.;
Available copies: 7 / Total copies: 7
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The only grant-writing book you'll ever need / by Karsh, Ellen.(CARDINAL)543829; Fox, Arlen Sue.(CARDINAL)543766;
Written by two authors who have won millions of dollars in grants, provides a comprehensive step-by-step guide for grant writers, de-mystifying the process while offering indispensable advice from funders. This book will show you how to figure out what a grant-maker really wants, and how to make the most effective pitch. For everyone seeking grants - not-for-profit organizations, municipal, county, and state governments, school superintendents, principals, teachers, and boards of education, and people seeking funds for scholarly and cultural projects - this book is just what you're looking for: Up-To-Date resources, sample forms, and proposal components, A guide to using the internet to find grant opportunities, A glossary of terms with any word, phrase, or concept a grant writer may need, plus fifty tips for writing a winning proposal.--Back cover
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Proposal writing for grants; Grants-in-aid; Fund raising; Grants-in-aid;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 17
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Killer ChatGPT prompts : harness the power of AI for success and profit / by Hart-Davis, Guy,author.(CARDINAL)352260;
Introduction -- Get started with ChatGPT prompts -- ChatGPT prompts for getting a job -- ChatGPT prompts for managing your work and schedule -- ChatGPT prompts for business writing -- ChatGPT prompts for research and analysis -- ChatGPT prompts for communication and knowledge sharing -- ChatGPT prompts for web development -- ChatGPT prompts for programming -- ChatGPT prompts for HR and training -- ChatGPT prompts for sales and marketing -- ChatGPT prompts for teachers -- ChatGPT prompts for students -- ChatGPT prompts for creative writing and fiction writing -- ChatGPT prompts for home efficiency and enjoyment -- ChatGPT prompts for personal development and relationships -- Appendix: How can you use ChatGPT's output?"Unlock the full capabilities of ChatGPT at work, at home, and in your day-to-day. By now, you've heard of ChatGPT and its incredible potential. You may even have tried to use it a few times just to see it in action for yourself. But have you ever wondered what ChatGPT is truly capable of? Killer ChatGPT Prompts: Harness the Power of AI for Success and Profit will show you the true power of Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT. In the book, veteran IT educator and trusted author Guy Hart-Davis shows you the exact prompts he's discovered to unlock a huge variety of expert business writing, like emails and proposals, data analysis use cases, lesson plans, information exchange scripts, and more!"--
Subjects: ChatGPT.; Chatbots.; Natural language generation (Computer science); Artificial intelligence.;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 3
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The future of tech is female : how to achieve gender diversity / by Branson, Douglas M.,author.(CARDINAL)810050;
Includes bibliographical references and index.The conundrum -- Industries that do not hire or promote -- The paradox -- Qualifications and reservations -- Poor performances by female CEOs -- A history of women in information technology -- Once upon a time -- Basic education : impediments to overcome -- The distant past and near future -- Solutions advanced -- Women to try harder : "lean in" and similar recommendations -- Mandatory quota laws -- Certificate and pledge programs -- Comply or explain regimes -- Mentoring and sponsorship -- Mandatory disclosure : the U.S. experience -- Proposals for STEM education -- The industry's answer : an expanded H-1b visa program -- Solutions that may work -- Leavening STEM education -- Paying close attention to the pool problem -- Enlarging the pool : easing off-ramps and enhancing on-ramps -- Measure what you intend to manage and ways to manage it -- Adopt a version of the Rooney rule -- Theoretical feminist views -- Needed fixes -- now -- Reform the gaming industry -- Final observations -- Appendix A. Publicly held information technology companies -- Appendix B. Women senior executives in publicly held information technology companies -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index -- About the author."An accessible guide for increasing female presence and leadership in tech companies. Tech giants like Apple and Google are among the fastest growing companies in the world, leading innovations in design and development. Owning most of the world's consumer electronics and digital software market, the cutting-edge tech industry extends far beyond Silicon Valley. The industry continues to see rapid growth and employs millions, in the US it the epicenter of the American economy. So why is that only 5% of senior executives in the tech industry are female? Underrepresentation of women on boards of directors, in the C-suite, and as senior managers remains pervasive at these giants. As tech companies are plagued with high-profile claims of harassment and discrimination, and salary discrepancies for comparable work, what exactly is preventing women from reaching management roles, and, more importantly, what can be done to fix it? The Future of Tech is Female considers the paradoxes involved in women's ascension to leadership roles, and suggests industry-wide solutions to combat gender inequality. Drawing on 15 years of speaking, conferencing, writing, and publishing, Douglas M. Branson traces the history of women in information technology in order to identify solutions for the current issues facing women in the industry today. Branson explores a variety of solutions such as mandatory quota laws for female employment, pledge programs, and expansion of the H1-B VISA program, and grapples with the challenges facing women in IT from a range of perspectives. Branson unpacks the plethora of reasons women should hold leadership roles, both in and out of this industry, and concludes with a call to reform attitudes toward women in one particular IT branch, the video and computer gaming field, a gateway to many STEM futures. An invaluable resource for anyone invested in gender equality in the boardroom, The Future of Tech is Female lays out the first steps toward a more diverse future for women in tech leadership. This book provides a sobering look at gender gap while painting an encouraging picture on how the world's fastest growing industry can work towards breaking the glass ceiling."--Publisher.
Subjects: Information technology; Personnel management.; Women executives; Women; Women.; Womyn.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The business of being a writer / by Friedman, Jane,1976-author.(CARDINAL)354552;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 359-371) and index.Can you make a living as a writer? -- It's not about talent -- Dealing with rejection -- It all starts with your work -- Relationship building and literary citizenship -- Networking with the powerful or influential -- Your online foundation : website, email, and social media -- Producing audio and video content -- Developing a sustainable path forward -- Which publishing path is best for your project? -- How traditional book publishing operates -- The challenges of literary publishing -- Determining your category or genre -- Understanding and working with literary agents -- Researching agents and publishers -- Writing strong queries -- Nonfiction book proposals : making a business case -- Working effectively with your publisher -- Marketing and promoting your books -- Self-publishing : valid path, different business model -- Marketing and promoting self-published books -- Hybrid publishing and other paid-for publishing options -- The business of magazines and digital media -- Freelance writing and learning to pitch -- Publishing in literary journals -- Building a business model -- Finding your readership and building a funnel -- Patronage : crowdfunding and donations -- Newsletters, blogging, and subscriptions -- Serials and serializations -- Advertising, sponsorships, and affiliate marketing -- Freelance editing -- Teaching and online education -- Contests, prizes, fellowships, residencies, and grants -- Tax basics for writers -- Business formation for writers -- Contract language every writer should know -- Common legal issues writers face."A thoroughly revised edition of the comprehensive guide to building and maintaining a successful career in writing. Writers talk about their work in many ways: as an art, as a calling, as a lifestyle. Too often missing from these conversations is the fact that writing is also a business, and those who want to make a living from their writing must understand the basic business principles underlying the industry. The Business of Being a Writer offers the business education writers need but so rarely receive. Jane Friedman is one of today's leading experts on the publishing industry. Through her website, social media presence, online courses, email newsletters, and other media, she helps writers understand how to navigate the industry with confidence and intentionality. This book advises writers on building a platform in a way that aligns with their values; critical mindset issues that might sabotage their efforts before they even begin; how to publish books and short works strategically; and what it meansto diversify income streams beyond book sales. For this second edition, Friedman has updated every topic to reflect how the industry has evolved over the past half-decade. New features include a section on business and legal issues commonly faced by writers, exercises at the end of each chapter, and a wealth of sample materials posted on a companion website. Reaching beyond the mechanical aspects of publishing, The Business of Being a Writer will help both new and experienced writers approach their careers with the same creative spirit as their writing. Friedman is encouraging without sugarcoating reality, blending years of research with practical advice that will help writers market themselves and maximize their writing-related income. Her book will leave them empowered, confident, and ready to turn their craft into a sustainable career"--
Subjects: Authorship; Authors and publishers.; Fiction; Literary agents.;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 2
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