Massive open online courses (MOOCs) offer an exciting range of opportunities to widen access and participation in education. The massive and open nature of MOOCs places the control of learning at the discretion of the learner. Therefore, it is essential to understand learner behaviour. This paper examines the psychological considerations inherent…

Reasons for college experimentation with planning methods of employee development are analyzed. Alternatives involved in designing an individual development planning process for a specific institution are described, and speculation is offered about the characteristics of the most effective approaches. (LBH)

Comprehensive advising in college is a logical place to begin the process of life planning. The approach results in education that is both liberating and holistic. It requires student development personnel with academic credentials, active faculty support, active student participation, and development of appropriate tools and processes. (MSE)

The opinion is set forth that intense competition for individual promotion in higher education institutions is counter-productive to the achievement of educational excellence. It is proposed that individual development as well as the development of successful college programs are better served by mutual support, cooperation, and intelligent…

This paper is an account of content and development of the programs and services of the University of British Columbia, Centre for Continuing Education's Women's Resources Centre. The centre is designed to meet the needs of adult women who wish to move toward emotional and economic self-sufficiency. An educational, learning skills approach is used…

A Leadership Institute for Enrichment (LIFE) is proposed, designed to develop leadership potential in persons 16 and 17 years old, before they assume adult responsibilities. Guidelines for such a program within the university are given and a sample conference schedule is included. (LBH)

Individuals tend to avoid situations they perceive as risky, but positive risk-taking experiences allow people to continue seeking challenge and growth. Campus activities programing may involve risk taking or leadership in group risk taking, either in the activities themselves or in program planning. Leaders must relate risks to group goals to…

Developed a noncredit course for entering master's level counseling students: "Seminar on Personal/Professional Growth, Development and Integration." Shared specific information, then participants cooperatively developed a general format for the support group. Pre-post questionnaires indicated that the students were accepting of the…

A program in personal and professional development for interns was developed at the University of Connecticut Affiliated Hospitals to reduce maladaptive responses to the stresses of medical training. The goals of the program are to provide a supportive atmosphere, build trust, and promote deeper self-understanding and sensitivity. (Author/MLW)

Cites one university's experiences to show (1) how a university can maintain staff and stabilize budget while encouraging the continued production and transmission of knowledge; (2) how a department can foster excellent teaching, significant research, and successful public and university service; and (3) how an individual faculty member can…

Developing basic competencies of the successful professional is seen as the purpose of professional education. The basic competencies of the applied behavioral scientist are described. The conditions and processes for developing competencies are discussed, emphasizing the need for multi-modal learning experiences and the development of the whole…

Categorizes for college orientation staff a social and academic diversity of developmentally oriented programs and activities offered in terms of their time frameworks: summer or precollege programs, freshman week activities, short-term seminars and workshops, term or semester courses, and year-long and ongoing programs. (ABL)

This summary report on the Study of Induction Programs for Beginning Teachers offers insights on the findings of the study. Two kinds of programs were studied: preservice internship programs, and induction programs. A discussion is given on what the study revealed about the experiences of beginning teachers in the transition period from students…

A 6-year study assessed the academic, career, and personal goals of 5,300 first-year college students. Data are presented, comparing student groups on various goals over the six-year period, and highlighting several key factors. Implications for program planning based on real student goals (not assumed) are examined. (MSE)

A process of decision making and professional growth is described as a tool for refocusing on individual growth for professional development and redefining the relationship between professional development and organizational outcomes. Refocusing on individual professional growth is an intervention aimed at reconceptualizing the linking…