Emphasis is on philosophy, services provided, trends and issues within the profession, including research and literature analysis. Attention is given to relating theory to practice and the evaluation of programs. Course content includes case studies of contemporary issues. This topical seminar is designed to provide the educator with an understanding of the legal aspects of policy development in higher education. The Adult Learner Study of adults as learners and the implications of their characteristics for adult learning and the practice of adult education.
Attention is given to current issues facing adult education.
The Community College Study of the institutional character of the community college including a review of history, purposes, clientele, organization, finance, programs, and societal functions. Due to the size of the higher education enterprise, focus is on selected major problems or issues. The American Professoriate Provides students with an understanding of the role and circumstances of American faculty members and the issues and policy forces which impact the professoriate. Various aspects of the professoriate are explored along with institutional policies and external factors which shape the viability and vitality of the profession. This course focuses on institutional philanthropy with a primary emphasis on fundraising.