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Hill, Lilian H.; Isaac-Savage, E. Paulette – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2022
This autoethnographic study documents the stories of two adult education faculty members' experiences when their respective academic programs were closed. We situate our stories within changes in higher education economics and two theoretical frameworks: expectancy theory and psychological contract theory. Despite our isolation as the sole faculty…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Program Termination, College Faculty, Adult Educators
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Isaac-Savage, E. Paulette; Merriweather, Lisa R. – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2021
Adult educators are often seen as proponents of social justice but what does it really mean to be an advocate for racial justice in and outside the classroom? Draconian policies implemented by the Trump administration have placed additional hardships on Americans. The increasing attacks on education have clear ramifications for adults in formal…
Descriptors: Adult Educators, Social Justice, Advocacy, Teacher Role
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Hodges, Traci L.; Rowland, Michael L.; Isaac-Savage, E. Paulette – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2016
The educational role of the Black church is explored along with its role in educating Black males and preparing them for leadership in the community and society.
Descriptors: Males, African Americans, Churches, Role
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Bryant, Lawrence; Bowman, Lorenzo; Isaac-Savage, E. Paulette – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2016
In this chapter the authors examine the role of spirituality in the lives of Black gay men.
Descriptors: Adult Education, Spiritual Development, Homosexuality, African Americans
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Hodges, Traci L.; Isaac-Savage, E. Paulette – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2016
This chapter focuses on the use of job clubs as an informal learning method of career education for African American women.
Descriptors: African Americans, Females, Informal Education, Career Education
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Rowland, Michael L.; Isaac-Savage, E. Paulette – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2014
This chapter illustrates the role of the Black church in promoting health awareness and healthy behaviors, and in fighting health disparities.
Descriptors: Church Role, Health Promotion, Blacks, Health Behavior