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ERIC Number: EJ764714
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007-Jun
Pages: 2
Abstractor: Author
Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-1066-8926
Talk about New Rules! Exploring the Community College Role in Meeting the Educational Needs of an Aging Community
Garvey, Dennis M.
Community College Journal of Research and Practice, v31 n6 p493-494 Jun 2007
Life courses have traditionally been seen as a linear progression from school to work to retirement. Now, as our population ages, a circular life course is emerging with education, work, and leisure intertwined. This article explores the "New Rules of Business" for a community college where residents age 55+ represent 34% of the population.
Descriptors: College Role, Educational Needs, Community Colleges, Adult Education, Adult Students
Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/default.html
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Adult Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
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