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Author: George A Pruitt ,
Melissa A Maszczak
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Imprint: Rutgers University Press
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 3.00cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.626kg
ISBN: 9781978829749
ISBN 10: 1978829744
Pages: 344
Publication Date: 09 December 2022
Recommended Age: From 16 to 99 years
Audience:
General/trade
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College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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General
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Tertiary & Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
From Protest to President is a book about citizenship and the great possibilities that can be achieved in this amazing country, a journey Pruitt navigated with persistence and class. Dr. George Pruitt is a treasure, and From Protest to President a gem. --Jonathan Holloway President of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey From Protest to President reveals Dr. George Pruitt as a man of principle, passion, and stamina: one of the most important voices for social equity and quality in higher education. Wherever Pruitt happened to be, transformation occurred. --R. Barbara Gitenstein President, Emerita, The College of New Jersey George Pruitt's sense of decency, intelligence, and integrity shines through From Protest to President. He shaped and built one of the most interesting educational institutions in our country. Dr. Pruitt has written a truly American story. --Thomas H. Kean Former Governor, State of New Jersey
From Protest to President reveals Dr. George Pruitt as a man of principle, passion, and stamina: one of the most important voices for social equity and quality in higher education. Wherever Pruitt happened to be, transformation occurred. --R. Barbara Gitenstein President Emerita, The College of New Jersey From Protest to President is a book about citizenship and the great possibilities that can be achieved in this amazing country, a journey Pruitt navigated with persistence and class. Dr. George Pruitt is a treasure, and From Protest to President a gem. --Jonathan Holloway President of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey George Pruitt's sense of decency, intelligence, and integrity shines through From Protest to President. He shaped and built one of the most interesting educational institutions in our country. Dr. Pruitt has written a truly American story. --Thomas H. Kean Former Governor, State of New Jersey
""From Protest to President is a book about citizenship and the great possibilities that can be achieved in this amazing country, a journey Pruitt navigated with persistence and class. Dr. George Pruitt is a treasure, and From Protest to President a gem.""— Jonathan Scott Holloway, president of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey ""From Protest to President reveals Dr. George Pruitt as a man of principle, passion, and stamina: one of the most important voices for social equity and quality in higher education. Wherever Pruitt happened to be, transformation occurred."" — R. Barbara Gitenstein, president emerita, The College of New Jersey ""George Pruitt’s sense of decency, intelligence, and integrity shines through From Protest to President. He shaped and built one of the most interesting educational institutions in our country. Dr. Pruitt has written a truly American story."" — Thomas H. Kean, former governor, State of New Jersey
"""From Protest to President is a book about citizenship and the great possibilities that can be achieved in this amazing country, a journey Pruitt navigated with persistence and class. Dr. George Pruitt is a treasure, and From Protest to President a gem.""--Jonathan Scott Holloway ""President of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey"" ""From Protest to President reveals Dr. George Pruitt as a man of principle, passion, and stamina: one of the most important voices for social equity and quality in higher education. Wherever Pruitt happened to be, transformation occurred."" --R. Barbara Gitenstein ""President Emerita, The College of New Jersey"" ""George Pruitt's sense of decency, intelligence, and integrity shines through From Protest to President. He shaped and built one of the most interesting educational institutions in our country. Dr. Pruitt has written a truly American story."" --Thomas H. Kean ""Former Governor, State of New Jersey"""
Author Information
GEORGE A. PRUITT is president emeritus and board distinguished fellow at Thomas Edison State University. Identified as one of the country's most effective college presidents in a study funded by the Exxon Education Foundation, he is the recipient of numerous awards, honors, and commendations -- including six honorary degrees. He has consulted widely in higher education, business, and government. His stewardship and service led to his appointment in an advisory capacity to five secretaries of education under three U.S. presidents of both parties. MELISSA A. MASZCZAK serves as senior fellow and director of the Center for Leadership and Governance at Thomas Edison State University.
