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English, Anthony M. – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2013
This chapter describes how professional and continuing higher education units can develop and sustain successful partnerships with academic departments in order to deliver educational programs effectively to students.
Descriptors: Partnerships in Education, Departments, Higher Education, Continuing Education
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Braverman, Lisa R. – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2013
Continuing higher education has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, illustrated by such innovations as MOOCs, globalization, strategic collaborations with government and industry, and increased entrepreneurship. As a result, continuing education (CE) units have experienced a fundamental shift in the way they conduct business in…
Descriptors: Continuing Education, Higher Education, Educational Change, Role of Education
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DiSilvestro, Frank R. – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2013
The aging and longevity of the U.S. population presents challenging opportunities for adult and continuing educators in higher education.
Descriptors: Higher Education, Continuing Education, Older Adults, Adult Education
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Hill, Robert J. – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2006
This chapter highlights the major themes presented in this volume. It also offers a glimpse into LGBTQ issues in organizational settings that remain underrepresented in adult, continuing, and higher education.
Descriptors: Homosexuality, Work Environment, Organizational Climate, Adult Education
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Knox, Alan B. – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2004
Collaboration across the domains of continuing education and organizations advance civil society to address public issues.
Descriptors: Educational Cooperation, Continuing Education, Citizenship Education, Political Issues
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Johnson, Scott D.; Aragon, Steven R. – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2003
The rapid growth of Web-based instruction has raised many questions about the quality of online courses. This chapter presents a conceptual framework that can guide the development of online courses by providing a holistic perspective on online teaching and learning. Although this framework is based on well-recognized theories of learning and…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Web Based Instruction, Online Courses, Internet