Alice Fisher

The Voices of High School Dropouts: implications for research and practice

Dr. Alice Fisher Sam Houston State University PO Box 2119 Huntsville, Texas 77341 Edu_axf@shsu.edu 936.294.1165 Originally developed in 1942, the General Educational Development (GED) exam was designed to help veterans who had left high school before graduation in order to join the armed services. This certificate allowed them to pursue college degrees without having to go back to high school (Brown, 2000). Over the years, people from all walks of life have earned the GED diploma, among them United States Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell of Colorado; comedian Bill Cosby; actor Michael J Fox; and musicians Waylon Jennings and John Michael Montgomery.

Review of Survival Kit for Leaders

In a world where scandals and corruption appear in the daily headlines, effective leadership is critical in just about any field. Kunick and Lesters Survival Kit for Leaders offers a refreshing look at how to develop and/or maintain quality leadership skills. The books eight chapters offer clear explanations on how to be most effective for new or experienced leaders. Each chapter is concluded with thought-provoking questions suitable for discussion in a classroom or group setting. The book also offers easy to remember mnemonics to help aspiring leaders remember important concepts offered by the authors. Well-known examples of outstanding current or past leaders such as Jackie Robinson and Anne Sullivan are used to illustrate key concepts as well. This interactive and motivational book offers a powerful yet practical approach to developing leadership skills.