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Peer reviewedGraham, Steven W. – Continuing Higher Education Review, 1989
To examine the outcomes from traditional undergraduate degree programs, 7,577 recent college graduates over 30 were surveyed. Factor analysis structured 24 outcome variables into 5 categories in which adults felt their education had a major impact: self-directed learning, human/artistic development, communication skills, logic/problem solving, and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Students, Factor Analysis, Higher Education
Peer reviewedDonaldson, Joe F.; Graham, Steven W.; Martindill, William; Bradley, Shane – Journal of Continuing Higher Education, 2000
A study of 13 returning undergraduates over 26 showed that their definition of college success used primarily external standards, but internal criteria defined successful learning. Factors supporting/hindering success included life experience, maturity, motivation, self-monitoring, reinforcement, and the nature and quality of classroom…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Adult Students, Educational Experience, Higher Education
Peer reviewedGraham, Steven W.; Gisi, Shawna Long – NASPA Journal, 2000
Examines the effect of different types of college experiences such as work, course-related activities, and involvement in clubs and social organizations to determine if the traditional notions about "college involvement" pertain to adult students. Results indicate that the more time that adults were engaged in course and other related learning…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Higher Education, Learning Activities, Nontraditional Students
Peer reviewedDonaldson, Joe E.; Graham, Steven W. – Journal of Continuing Higher Education, 2002
Suggested principles for designing accelerated degree programs for adults are provided the following components of a model of adult learning: prior experience/personal biographies psychosocial and value orientation, the connecting classroom (relating life experiences and academic learning), adult cognition, the life-world environment, and college…
Descriptors: Acceleration (Education), Adult Students, Cognitive Processes, Degrees (Academic)
Download full textDonaldson, Joe F.; Graham, Steven W.; Martindill, William; Long, Shawna; Bradley, Shane – 1999
This study explored how adult students define success in college and their perceptions of factors that either support or hinder achievement of this success. Thirteen returning adult students at two institutions were interviewed using a grounded theory approach. Data were analyzed inductively and iteratively to identify persistent themes. Students…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Data Analysis, Definitions, Diversity (Student)
Graham, Steven W.; Donaldson, Joe F.; Kasworm, Carol; Dirkx, John – 2000
The Model of College Outcomes for Adults explains why adults might do as well as traditional students, despite limited participation and involvement in traditional residential learning experiences. The model's six components are prior experience and personal biographies; psychosocial and value orientation; adult cognition; life-world environment;…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Adult Students, Colleges, Educational Environment
Peer reviewedGraham, Steven W. – Community College Review, 1987
Reports on a five-year study of more than 19,000 adult students or potential students from 35 states conducted to determine the respondents' demographic characteristics, educational plans and preferences, and learning and developmental needs. (DMM)
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Adult Students, Cognitive Style, Community Colleges
Peer reviewedGraham, Steven W. – Community/Junior College Quarterly of Research and Practice, 1988
Discusses national surveys of adult learners enrolled in colleges and universities conducted between 1981 and 1986 using the American College Testing Program Adult Learner Needs Assessment Survey. Reports trends in demographic characteristics; educational plans, objectives, and preferences; and learning and developmental needs. (DMM)
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Adult Students, Community Colleges, Educational Needs
Donaldson, Joe F.; Graham, Steven W.; Kasworm, Carol; Dirkx, John M. – 1999
This symposium paper reviews the literature on adult students in higher education and offers a model of their collegiate experiences. The review is organized according to the following themes: adults' experiences in higher education, social and psychological concerns, the role of the classroom, adult cognition, the adult-world surroundings, and…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Adult Students, Andragogy, Higher Education
