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Mew, Lionel – Information Systems Education Journal, 2020
This paper discusses Implementation of a new educational approach to develop competencies for the future STEM workforce, and to build knowledge on success factors for educating a non-traditional target population in data competencies. It is widely accepted that a data capable workforce is critical to science and industry. The literature suggests…
Descriptors: Program Design, Undergraduate Students, Nontraditional Students, Data Analysis
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Harrington, A. Katherine; Cummins, Phyllis A.; Yamashita, Takashi – Grantee Submission, 2018
For several decades, lifelong learning has been discussed both in terms of its ability to provide both individual and national economic benefits. However, while the importance of lifelong learning, particularly in lieu of occupational changes, has been emphasized, the creation or adaptation of funding methods for lifelong learning specifically in…
Descriptors: Lifelong Learning, Older Adults, Educational Finance, Comparative Education
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Harrington, Katherine; Cummins, Phyllis A.; Yamashita, Takashi – Commission for International Adult Education, 2018
For several decades, lifelong learning has been discussed both in terms of its ability to provide both individual and national economic benefits. However, while the importance of lifelong learning, particularly in lieu of occupational changes, has been emphasized, the creation or adaptation of funding methods for lifelong learning specifically in…
Descriptors: Lifelong Learning, Older Adults, Educational Finance, Comparative Education
Goody, Allan E.; Kozoll, Charles E. – 1995
This book describes and analyzes program planning and development in the field of continuing education. The book contains seven chapters. Building on the phases of program development and the role of the program planner in chapter 1, the book draws attention in chapter 2 to some of the many challenges that are common when programs are planned. The…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Students, Continuing Education, Educational Planning
Queeney, Donna S. – 1995
This book offers step-by-step guidance on using needs assessment to design high-quality programs in continuing education. The book begins with a definition and description of needs assessment as part of the process of developing a continuing education program. The first of the book's 10 chapters describes the role of needs assessment in…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Adult Students, Continuing Education
Percy, Keith, Ed. – 1993
This report summarizes the papers and discussions of a conference on education of older people. The conference had the following objectives: (1) to highlight examples of good practice in education and training for older people; (2) to encourage interprofessional contact and cooperation; and (3) to strengthen international networks in order to…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Students, Continuing Education, Educational Needs
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Abbott, Lesley; And Others – Educational Media International, 1995
Describes how videoconferencing was used at the University of Ulster (Northern Ireland) as a medium to deliver three modules to continuing education students over a five-year period. Discusses planning and implementation, and the move from conventional teaching to distance learning. Notes professional development reached an effective level and in…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Continuing Education, Distance Education, Educational Development
Leveille, David E. – 1986
Ways that technology is being integrated into the instructional and administrative operation of U.S. colleges are considered, along with the application of one of the technologies, microwave, to adult learning opportunities. Changing demographics relating to adult learners over the next 10 to 15 years are identified. Eight projects applying…
Descriptors: Adult Students, College Programs, Continuing Education, Educational Television
Gardner, Brenda S. – 1985
The purposes and approaches of faculty development are discussed, along with specific college faculty development programs. A model for examining such activities and a framework for designing and implementing a faculty development workshop are also examined. Popular faculty development efforts include: faculty mentors for new faculty, conferences…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Students, College Faculty, College Instruction
Kaplan, Dorothy J. – 1987
This document is a short guide to developing and marketing a customized job training course for business and industry. Aimed at administrators/teachers in colleges or universities, the plan covers three main topics: marketing, program design and operation, and on-campus presentations. The marketing section explains how to create a marketing…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Continuing Education, Course Content, Course Organization
Gabor, Stanley C.; Heggan, Jon P. – 1995
Based on a study of basic organizational issues typically encountered in opening, managing, and closing an off-campus center (OCC), this monograph is designed for colleges and universities wishing to explore the possibility of creating or expanding an OCC for adult students. The definition of an OCC is provided. After a brief statistical overview…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Continuing Education, Distance Education, Educational Quality
House, David B. – 1991
This book investigates the key areas of nontraditional education program planning and development by examining the ways that liberal arts programs at various institutions have been academically and administratively established, developed, and maintained. Areas examined are the following: (1) the history of continuing liberal education and the…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Case Studies, Colleges, Comparative Analysis
Percival, Anne – 1993
Based on the experiences of teachers of adult continuing education, this manual was developed to introduce adult educators to the field and the practice of adult education, especially in universities. The book is organized in seven chapters, each containing practical material along with observations of the adult educators. The introductory chapter…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Students, Andragogy
Beckman, Brenda Marshall; Ventura-Merkel, Catherine – 1992
In an effort to more effectively disseminate information about community college programs for older adults, this directory was developed for three purposes: to make guidelines available for establishing, expanding, or revising programs; to offer a selection of successful programming models; and to provide a compendium of existing programs. Part I…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Adult Students, Community Colleges
Boyd, Donna J., Ed. – 1994
The following addresses or abstracts of addresses are included: "Partnerships: Definitions, Key Ingredients, and Behaviors" (Sujansky); "A Different Mirror: Multicultural Partnerships in Continuing Higher Education" (Takaki); "Mediating Multicultural Crisis in Continuing Higher Education: Partnerships for the Department of Justice and the Academy"…
Descriptors: Adult Programs, Adult Students, College Programs, Continuing Education
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