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CALL FOR CHAPTERS: Military Veterans Transitioning to Higher Education and the Civilian Workforce: Challenges, Opportunities, Supports, and Resources

Edited By: Yvonne Hunter-Johnson, Southern Illinois University CarbondaleTimothy J. Ros, McKendree UniversityMary V. Alfred, Texas A&M University For men and women who have served in the Armed Forces, transitioning from the “military world” to the “civilian world” is the ultimate journey. Hence, veterans encounter many challenges as they acclimate to civilian life, obtain academic and professional qualifications, secure employment, and much more. Many veterans transition from military service into higher education, but they are often met with unique challenges. The obstacles they encounter are not limited to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), as many factors can impact their academic success and [...]

CALL FOR CHAPTERS: Military Veterans Transitioning to Higher Education and the Civilian Workforce: Challenges, Opportunities, Supports, and ResourcesTechnology Support2023-09-20T20:33:12-04:00

37th International Self-Directed Learning Symposium Call for Proposals

February 6-10, 2024 The International Self-Directed Learning Symposium provides an international forum for the discussion of important current developments in the study and application of self-directed learning (SDL). The International Society for Self-Directed Learning (ISSDL) defines SDL as “an intentional learning process that is created and evaluated by the learner.” The symposium offers a collaborative space for researchers, theorists, and practitioners to present their work for feedback and elaboration. Many symposium presenters use this feedback to prepare submissions for the International Journal of Self-Directed Learning. Program structure includes large group sessions as well as small group interaction opportunities. Theoreticians, researchers, and [...]

37th International Self-Directed Learning Symposium Call for ProposalsTechnology Support2023-08-17T22:37:58-04:00

AHEA Book Series 2021 CFP: Advancing the Global Agenda for Human Rights

Call for Chapters Advancing the Global Agenda for Human Rights, Vulnerable Populations and Environmental Sustainability: Adult Education as Strategic Partner Edited By: Mary V. Alfred, Texas A&M UniversityPetra A. Robinson, Louisiana State UniversityElizabeth A. Roumell, Texas A&M University For over 70 years, the United Nations has worked to advance human conditions globally through its historic agenda for a more peaceful, prosperous, and just world. Through the work of the General Assembly and other programs like the UNESCO World Conferences on Adult Education, the organization has taken a leading role in bringing world leaders together to dialogue on world issues and to [...]

AHEA Book Series 2021 CFP: Advancing the Global Agenda for Human RightsTechnology Support2019-10-09T14:37:07-04:00

AHEA Book Series 2021 CFP: Critical Approaches to Trauma in Adult Learning

Critical Approaches to Trauma in Adult Learning Laura Douglass, Aubry Threlkeld, Lisa R. Merriweather, and Riché Barnes, Co-editorsCarrie Boden-McGill and Joann Olson, Series EditorsInformation Age Publishing The co-editors invite you to submit a proposal for inclusion in this collection which presents and examines the experiences of and implications for trauma studies in adult and higher education. We currently seek proposals from researchers, activists, counselors, cultural theorists, students, faculty, administrators and poets for three categories of individual or collaborative chapter submissions (maximum length 18 double spaced pages inclusive; APA 6th edition). Authors are encouraged to craft work that is research-based, narrative, and [...]

AHEA Book Series 2021 CFP: Critical Approaches to Trauma in Adult LearningTechnology Support2019-10-09T14:32:28-04:00

Call for Proposals-Book chapters on Skill Development for a new book

Adult Learning in Professional, Organizational, and Community Settings Educators * Authors * Practitioners Invitation to contribute to a new book. . . Skill Development from Novice to Expert: Voices from Different Fields Dr. Elaine Silva Mangiante and Dr. Kathy Peno, Co-EditorsInformation Age Publishing Chapter Proposal Guidelines Dear Colleague, Thank you for expressing an interest in writing a chapter for the upcoming book, Skill Development from Novice to Expert: Voices from Different Fields. We invite you to submit a proposal of your chapter by December 17, 2019. If accepted, your chapter manuscript of approximately 20 pages should be submitted for consideration by [...]

Call for Proposals-Book chapters on Skill Development for a new bookTechnology Support2019-09-14T13:37:12-04:00

COLLO 2019 Spring Symposium!

You are invited! What in the World is Going on in Lifelong Learning? Monday May 20, 2019 -- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm EST Coalition of Lifelong Learning Organizations Participate in this FREE* Symposium online or in person; span the globe to learn of the work of colleagues facing and solving issues like those you face every day. Attend to Obtain a better understanding of adult education worldwide—a “global context”. Gain a perspective on international policy issues. Identify practices or programs that may be especially pertinent to you. For more information and to register (by May 17):http://www.thecollo.org/symposium.php (*Our Co-sponsors are [...]

COLLO 2019 Spring Symposium!Technology Support2019-05-12T13:10:35-04:00

Call for Chapters: Handbook of Research on Ethical Challenges in Higher Education Leadership and Administration

Edited by Dr. Victor Wang Higher education institutions are, more so than other organizations, deeply complex, and present a unique challenge to their leaders and administrators. Those charged with governance in higher education must deal with a great diversity of stakeholders ranging from students and oftentimes their parents, through to community members, accrediting bodies, research bodies, and political leaders at local, state and national level. Adding to the vast array of stakeholders is the turbulence of economic uncertainty, globalization, competitive pressures and rapid social change. Even the most competent of leaders and administrators are likely taken aback by the enormity and [...]

Call for Chapters: Handbook of Research on Ethical Challenges in Higher Education Leadership and AdministrationTechnology Support2019-04-19T10:14:55-04:00

Pamela Hampton-Garland

Pamela Hampton-Garland, Ph.D. University District of Columbia Recorded: AAACE Total Time: 19:16 Short Bio: Dr. Pamela Hampton-Garland Assistant Professor of Adult Education joined the University District of Columbia faculty in August 2014 from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Dr. Hampton-Garland has a Master of Science degree in Adult Education from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and holds Doctor of Philosophy degree in Curriculum and Teaching with a Concentration in Cultural Studies from the University of North Carolina in Greensboro. Dr. Hampton-Garland’s research interest is in the area of Cultural Capital which is comprised of Embodied, Objectified and [...]

Pamela Hampton-GarlandBrett King2018-10-17T15:39:00-04:00

Alan Mandell

Alan Mandell, Ph.D. Metropolitan Center Recorded: AHEA Total Time: 39:05 Short Bio: Alan Mandell is the college professor of adult learning and mentoring and also serves as a mentor in the social sciences at the Metropolitan Center in New York City. Mandell began at the Lower Hudson program (now Hudson Valley Center) more than 30 years ago. He has served as associate dean of the Hudson Valley Center, as the associate dean-director of the Metropolitan Center, and as director of the college's Mentoring Institute. In addition to ongoing work with students in a range of social science areas, Mandell has written, [...]

Alan MandellBrett King2018-10-17T15:38:52-04:00

Lee Viar

Lee Viar, Ph.D. Association for Non-Traditional Students in Higher Education (ANTSHE) Recorded: ANTSHE Conference, 2017. Total Time: 09:12 Short Bio: Dr. Lee Viar is a Lead Faculty, Author of The Nontraditional Learner's Guide to Success, Certified Post-Secondary Instructor and President of the Association for Non-Traditional Students in Higher Education (ANTSHE, www.myantshe.org). He is also a Board of Trustee for the East Coast Colleges Social Sciences Association (ECCSSA). Dr. Viar has helped adult learners, non-traditional students, and academic professionals of all economic backgrounds to achieve academic, professional, and personal success. Source: https://www.drleeviariv.com/

Lee ViarBrett King2018-10-17T15:38:42-04:00

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