LEADER 05295nam 2200661 450 001 9910787606803321 005 20230617022313.0 010 $a1-118-93170-X 035 $a(CKB)2670000000529328 035 $a(EBL)1641463 035 $a(SSID)ssj0001156050 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)11618769 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0001156050 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)11188522 035 $a(PQKB)11635816 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC1641463 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL1641463 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr10842264 035 $a(CaONFJC)MIL620508 035 $a(OCoLC)871225511 035 $a(EXLCZ)992670000000529328 100 $a20140310h20042004 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcnu|||||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 00$aDeveloping and delivering adult degree programs /$fJames P. Pappas, Jerry Jerman, editors 210 1$aSan Francisco, California :$cJossey-Bass,$d2004. 210 4$dİ2004 215 $a1 online resource (116 p.) 225 0 $aNew Directions for Adult and Continuing Education ;$vNumber 103 300 $aDescription based upon print version of record. 311 $a0-7879-7767-5 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index. 327 $aDeveloping and Delivering Adult Degree Programs; CONTENTS; EDITORS' NOTES; References; 1 Adult Degrees and the Learning Society; Sources of Transformation; The Nontraditional Revolution; External or Extended Degrees?; The 1980's: Adults Replace the Postwar Baby Boomers; Adult Degree Completion Programs; External Doctoral Degrees; The 1990's: Globalization and Technology; Human Capital Development; For-Profit Degree-Granting Institutions; Learning at a Distance and Advanced Technology; Conclusion; References; 2 Adult Learning Theory and the Pursuit of Adult Degrees 327 $aThe Territory of Adult Learning Theory Learner Lens; Process Lens; Context Lens; Educator Lens; Conclusion; References; 3 Faculty Issues Related to Adult Degree Programs; Faculty Preparation and Practices; Faculty Roles Within the Academy; Conclusion; References; 4 Enhancing Adult Learning Through Interdisciplinary Studies; Interdisciplinary Studies and Adult Learners; Changing Landscapes of General and Liberal Education; The Changing Place of Adult Learners in the Academy; A Thematic Course in Interdisciplinary Studies for Adult Learners: The Africans; Course Description; Adult Learners 327 $aFlexibility of Course Format Novels as an Interdisciplinary Pedagogical Tool; Core Themes; Conclusion; References; 5 Marketing and Retention Strategies for Adult Degree Programs; A View of the Landscape; Strategies for a Challenging Terrain; Strategy 1: Integrate Marketing Planning; Strategy 2: Know Your Students; Strategy 3: Shape Programs and Services to Meet Adult Needs; Strategy 4: Stay the Course (Retention); Conclusion; References; 6 Adult Degree Programs: How Money Talks, and What It Tells; Higher Education's Unrecognized Two Markets; Hidden Subsidies; Different Accounting Requirements 327 $aUnbundling the Teaching-Learning Process The Full-Costing Approach; More Influences of Online Education; Conclusion; References; 7 Technology and the Adult Degree Program: The Human Element; Lessons Learned; Reflection; References; 8 Accreditation Issues Related to Adult Degree Programs; The Three Types of Accreditors; Who Actually Does the Accrediting?; Finding and Identifying Adult Degrees of Acceptable Merit; How to Identify Worthwhile Adult Degrees Efficiently; Agencies to Facilitate Review and Selection of Adult Degrees 327 $aUsing Accreditation Guidelines to Design and Find Exemplary Adult Degrees Conclusion; References; 9 Future Considerations; Be Strategic; Be Adult Oriented; Be Committed to Quality; Be Marketing Savvy; Be International; Be Relevant; Be Fiscally Proactive; Be Prepared for Accreditation; Be Technological; Be Committed to Faculty Development; Conclusion; References; INDEX; Order Form; Other Titles; Advert 330 $aThis issue explores the growing field of adult degree programs and considers the theoretical underpinnings of such programs and hands-on issues as curriculum, faculty, marketing, technology, financing, and accreditation, all with a goal of informing and equipping both scholars and practitioners. More and more adults who have been out of school for many years have turned to colleges and universities to complete undergraduate and graduate degrees that will make them competitive in the workforce, fulfill a professional requirement, or enrich them intellectually. Higher education institutions 410 0$aJ-B ACE Single Issue Adult & Continuing Education 606 $aAdult education 606 $aContinuing education 606 $aDegrees, Academic 615 0$aAdult education. 615 0$aContinuing education. 615 0$aDegrees, Academic. 676 $a374 701 $aPappas$b James P$07493 701 $aJerman$b Jerry$01498435 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910787606803321 996 $aDeveloping and delivering adult degree programs$93723995 997 $aUNINA