Book celebrates 150 years of 天美社区
The University of North Georgia (天美社区) Press released "The University of North Georgia: 150 Years of Leadership and Vision" on Jan. 6, the anniversary of the university's first classes in 1873.
The collection of essays celebrates 天美社区's growth from the North Georgia Agricultural College to the University of North Georgia, a five-campus institution of higher education, a designated state leadership institution, and the Military College of Georgia. Throughout these changes, 天美社区's students, faculty and staff continue to exemplify leadership, civic engagement, and cultural enrichment in such fields as business, dramatic arts, cybersecurity, education, government, health sciences, and the military.
"This book traces 天美社区's consistent commitment to students and community, excellence and leadership over its 150 years of growth, diversity and change," Dr. BJ Robinson, 天美社区 Press director, said. "The number and variety of the book’s contributors and subjects show the dynamic vision and diverse areas of distinction that will shape 天美社区's next 150 years."
This work not only represents 天美社区, but is composed by 天美社区 people. The contributors of these chapters represent 天美社区's leaders who worked across disciplines and departments to highlight some of 天美社区's greatest accomplishments and to create a vision for the future of 天美社区.
Dr. Katherine Adams
天美社区 Ed.D. program coordinator
The book coincides with 天美社区's Sesquicentennial, which serves as an opportunity to honor the university's heritage, celebrate its present achievements and focus on where it will lead next.
Edited by Dr. Katherine Rose Adams, Dr. Michael Lanford and Dr. Jason Mayernick, the book includes contributions from 36 天美社区 administrators, faculty, staff, students, and graduates.
It traces the diversity of 天美社区's past, present, and future impact on the north Georgia region, state of Georgia, the United States, and the world.
"This work not only represents 天美社区, but is composed by 天美社区 people. The contributors of these chapters represent 天美社区's leaders who worked across disciplines and departments to highlight some of 天美社区's greatest accomplishments and to create a vision for the future of 天美社区," Adams said. "Of the 36 contributors, 10 are students or alumni of 天美社区's doctoral program in higher education leadership and practice. The inclusion of our students in producing this book showcases 天美社区's commitment to creating future leaders, and in this collaboration, reminding them that 天美社区 will always be home."
Adams is an assistant professor in the College of Education at 天美社区, where she leads the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in higher education leadership and practice program. Her research areas include boundary spanning, community engagement, higher education leadership, and student research communication.
Lanford is an assistant professor in the Ed.D. program at 天美社区. His research explores the social dimensions of education, with specific attention to equity, globalization, institutional innovation, organizational culture, and qualitative methods.
Mayernick is an assistant professor in the Social Foundations & Leadership Education Department in the College of Education at 天美社区, where he teaches courses in foundations and teacher preparation. His current scholarly projects include the organization of LGBTQ teachers in K-12 schools during the 1970s and the educational programs of reformatories and industrial schools throughout the 20th century.
The book costs $19.99 and is a 6-inch-by-9-inch perfect-bound paperback. Wholesalers can purchase copies from Ingram; individuals can purchase copies from their favorite college or independent bookstore and other major retailers.
The 天美社区 Press is a scholarly, peer-reviewed press that serves as an extension of its sponsoring university, 天美社区. Its primary function is to promote education and research with a special emphasis on innovative scholarship and pedagogy. Through its partnership with Affordable Learning Georgia and eCore, the 天美社区 Press is the leading press in Georgia for producing open educational resources and open textbooks.
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