This study examines the dynamics of continuing higher education units within the sociopolitical context of higher education institutions. A qualitative approach to data collection and analysis was the study's design, while the theoretical frame was a postmodern, symbolic, theoretical approach to organizational studies. Results show that continuing…

This study examined the strategies employed by program administrators in historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU), as they negotiate sociopolitical interests in developing continuing higher education programs. Using a qualitative research design, the analysis was guided by the Cervero and Wilson adult and continuing education program…

A model leadership program should enhance leadership competencies, emphasize feedback, develop conceptual knowledge, and foster personal growth. A constructivist approach helps learners recognize, relate, assimilate, and apply concepts and principles. (Contains 20 references.) (SK)

Provides continuing higher education administrators responsible for new program development with an introductory model for conducting feasibility studies. (JOW)

Focus groups conducted with 17 working adults found they were attracted to a degree completion program because of the adult learning environment, flexibility, applied content, and collaborative climate. The high level of participation, quality of responses, and dynamic group interaction confirmed the usefulness of focus groups for continuing…

Suggests that continuing educators can find motivation to write for publication by doing it simultaneously with program planning and implementation. Gives examples of parallel, alternating, and simultaneous development of programs and articles. (SK)

Given the implications of current trends showing the aging of the population, continuing education programs for older adults should focus on "retirement employment." A strategic planning approach can incorporate forecasting into program development. (SK)

Interviews with four continuing education program planners and analysis of critical incident reports supported the notion that planning is a social activity guided by a process of negotiating interests. In the planning process, different levels of power exist in relationship to different audiences. (SK)

Current trends (technological change, population growth, nuclear threat, geopolitical shifts, feminism, environmental problems, and spirituality) signal a major paradigm shift. Because continuing education students are in a strategic position, program developers should consider whether their courses make a difference, enable proactive thinking,…

A state university's longitudinal study of adult graduates concerning aspects of their undergraduate experiences (counseling, faculty interactions, grades, degree satisfaction, family support systems, employer/coworker support systems, and personal development issues) is described. Findings and implications for program development are discussed.…

The strategies used by a university's new dean of continuing education to sensitize the institution to adult learning and adult students and to alert the community to the program are described. (MSE)

Because of demographic and societal trends, continuing education will become more prominent in institutional planning and development. The most successful continuing education offices of the future will be those that understand and relate to the concerns of the general academic administration. (Author/MSE)