Spencer James Zeiger

Alive After Academia

Post-Career Reflections of Social Work Educators

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Produktbeschreibung

Alive After Academia provides practical information for social work educators (SWEs) navigating the latter stages of their careers. The book incorporates the reflections drawn from interviews with 91 SWEs, who share engaging stories of how their careers have prepared them for "The Next Chapter" (introduced as a more positive alternative to the term "retirement"), post-academic freedom, and new life appreciations.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Oxford University Press, USA
• Seitenzahl: 128
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. August 2019
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 231mm x 155mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 181g
• ISBN-13: 9780190068189
• ISBN-10: 0190068183
• Artikelnr.: 56146267

Autorenporträt

Spencer James Zeiger, PhD, MSW, was President of the Association of Baccalaureate Program Directors from 2001-2003. An academic nomad, Dr. Zeiger has held social work education leadership roles in six states: Minnesota, Alaska, Massachusetts, Georgia, Oregon, and Texas. Having recently departed from 28 years in academia, he is currently enjoying "The Next Chapter of Life" as a musician, singer, and writer.

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1. Preparation for the Next Stage of Life
Chapter 2. Decision Time: A Multipronged Approach
Chapter 3. This Is My Last Shot
Chapter 4. Old Folks Boogie
Chapter 5. Twinkle in Their Eyes
Chapter 6. Advice from Our Elders (Standing on the Shoulders of Greatness)
Chapter 7. Life-Changing Events
Chapter 8. I've Got a Golden Ticket
Chapter 9. Any Do-Overs?
Chapter 10. The Future of Social Work Education
Chapter 11. 1 to 5, with an Explanation
Chapter 12. The Prognostication
References
Index