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Peña, Elizabeth; Salazar, Cinthya – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2023
In this qualitative study, through a "testimonio" methodology, we examined the working-learner re-entry experiences of eight Latinx students enrolled at a community college. In particular, we studied how their multiple identities influenced their educational journey as they attempted to complete their college degrees. Our findings show…
Descriptors: Two Year College Students, Community Colleges, Hispanic American Students, Self Concept
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Kirchner, Michael J.; Pepper, Stephen – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2020
This chapter is a case study of how a community college located in the Midwestern United States has worked to increase student veterans' engagement with the campus community while simultaneously being enrolled in online degree programs. Student veterans experience unique transition challenges from the military into college. Moreover, the…
Descriptors: Veterans Education, Veterans, Two Year College Students, Learner Engagement
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Yuan, Dayong; Gui, Min; Shen, Xinyi – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2019
The idea of building learning cities is one of the important strategies for implementing lifelong learning in China. It is well accepted through policymaking, research, and practice. This article provides an overview of building a learning city in Beijing. Three cases offer perspectives that explain the structure, policy, and practice of building…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Lifelong Learning, Community Colleges, Adult Education
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Miller, Brian; Schwartz, Joni – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2016
This chapter is a call to action for adult educators to critically engage the Black Lives Matter Movement through pedagogy, community engagement and scholarly activism. It explores the intersection of the Black Lives Matter movement and adult education by highlighting the response of one community college initiative.
Descriptors: Adult Education, Activism, Critical Theory, Community Colleges
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Nickoli, Rebecca A. – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2013
This chapter expands on the role of community colleges in economic development, workforce development and training, and even job creation. Practical examples from the field are included.
Descriptors: Community Colleges, College Role, Economic Development, Labor Force Development