Stephen J. Skripak
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Stephen Skripak was an accomplished business executive with Fortune 500 companies. Yet born out of his own experiences as a student, he had a burning
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desire to reach young people in and beyond the classroom. Businesspeople sometimes go on to fulfilling second careers in academia. Few come away with some of the most prestigious awards offered by their universities. Skripak did, and now he tells how. Perhaps you have thought about making a change from industry and bringing your experience and your expertise back to campus for the benefit of young minds - and to do something more meaningful with your life than focusing on the next bonus check. Or perhaps you are thinking of a second career unrelated to teaching and would benefit from the experience of someone who made a success of a move that involved a major culture clash.From the Boardroom to the Classroom takes you through the journey of someone who transitioned from a long career as an executive with major companies to one as a popular and sought-after college professor and administrator. Mainly through personal stories, the author guides you through the many ups and downs of both the business and academic worlds, and the challenges and opportunities they present. Anyone contemplating a significant career switch, particularly one into the academic world, should read this book first.
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