“The Future of Adult Higher Education: Principles, Contexts and Practices,” the AHEA’s 2010 Annual Conference, was held in Saratoga Springs, NY, October 5-8, 2010.
Pre-conference Session
About 75 colleagues from around the country participated in a one day preconference workshop, “Technology Tools for Adult Students,” presented by faculty and staff from Empire State College’s Center for Learning and Technology and Center for Distance Learning on Tuesday October 5, 2010.
Featured Presentations
Elizabeth Kamarack Minnich (who focused on the topic “Reclaiming and Revitalizing Adult Higher Education: Why? Who For ? What Now?”) and Thomas Rocco (whose talk was entitled “Partners in Learning: An Alliance for Innovation in Higher Education”) were our guest speakers.
Conference Proceedings
Boden, Carrie, Corbett, Whittier, Connie, Lasker, Scott, Tennille, Mongno, Lisa, Slemp, Kathleen and Snider, Crystal (University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Friends University, University of Georgia). “Together We Can: A Case Study of Mentoring Relationships for First-Generation Female Graduate Students.” The Future of Adult Higher Education: Principles, Contexts and Practices, Proceedings of the annual conference of the Adult Higher Education Alliance, Saratoga, NY, October 5-8, 2010. [PDF/2.2MB]
Boden, Carrie, Corbett, Whittier, Connie, Mongno, Lisa, Slemp, Kathleen, and Snider, Crystal, (University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Friends University). “Everyday Mindfulness In the Adult Education Classroom: Effects of Mindfulness on Dimensions of Epistemological Beliefs.” The Future of Adult Higher Education: Principles, Contexts and Practices, Proceedings of the annual conference of the Adult Higher Education Alliance, Saratoga, NY, October 5-8, 2010. [PDF/496KB]
Brewer, Patricia R., and Weisman, Iris, (Union Institute and University, and Antioch University Midwest). “Uncovering the Experiences of First-Generation College Students in Limited Residency Graduate Programs.” The Future of Adult Higher Education: Principles, Contexts and Practices, Proceedings of the annual conference of the Adult Higher Education Alliance, Saratoga, NY, October 5-8, 2010. [PDF/78KB]
Cao, Yingxia, Park, Jong Soon, and Honda, Hirosuke (University of La Verne, Colorado State, SUNY Empire State College). “The Two Worlds of Adult MBA Education: Online v. Traditional Courses in Student Background and Performance.” The Future of Adult Higher Education: Principles, Contexts and Practices, Proceedings of the annual conference of the Adult Higher Education Alliance, Saratoga, NY, October 5-8, 2010. [DOC/172KB]
Cohen, Judith Beth (Lesley University). “The Professor Goes to Yoga Boot Camp.” The Future of Adult Higher Education: Principles, Contexts and Practices, Proceedings of the annual conference of the Adult Higher Education Alliance, Saratoga, NY, October 5-8, 2010. [DOCX/49KB]
Conrad, Dianne (Athabasca University). “Through a Looking Glass, Astutely: Authentic and Accountable Assessment within PLA Practice (Paper).” The Future of Adult Higher Education: Principles, Contexts and Practices, Proceedings of the annual conference of the Adult Higher Education Alliance, Saratoga, NY, October 5-8, 2010. [DOC/57KB]
Conrad, Dianne (Athabasca University). “Through a Looking Glass, Astutely: Authentic and Accountable Assessment within PLA Practice (Presentation).” The Future of Adult Higher Education: Principles, Contexts and Practices, Proceedings of the annual conference of the Adult Higher Education Alliance, Saratoga, NY, October 5-8, 2010. [PPT/3.5MB]
Coulter, Xenia, and Mandell, Alan (SUNY Empire State College). “Should Adult Learners be Segregated?.” The Future of Adult Higher Education: Principles, Contexts and Practices, Proceedings of the annual conference of the Adult Higher Education Alliance, Saratoga, NY, October 5-8, 2010. [DOC/41KB]
Dick, Diane (Capella University). “Traditional General Education Curricula and Adult-focused Degree Programs: Irreconcilable Differences or 21st Century Opportunity?.” The Future of Adult Higher Education: Principles, Contexts and Practices, Proceedings of the annual conference of the Adult Higher Education Alliance, Saratoga, NY, October 5-8, 2010. [PPT/729KB]
Dixon, Shelley (SUNY Empire State College). “Where Adults Go: A Multiple Case Study of Adult Serving Undergraduate Colleges and Universities.” The Future of Adult Higher Education: Principles, Contexts and Practices, Proceedings of the annual conference of the Adult Higher Education Alliance, Saratoga, NY, October 5-8, 2010. [DOC/1.1MB]
Douglass, Laura, and Tate, Amy, (Lesley University and Hindu University). “Scholars of the Body: Yoga as a Tool for Teaching and Learning within Higher Education.” The Future of Adult Higher Education: Principles, Contexts and Practices, Proceedings of the annual conference of the Adult Higher Education Alliance, Saratoga, NY, October 5-8, 2010. [DOC/143KB]
Kerouac, Pamela A., (The College Board). “CLEP and PLA: Using Credit by Exam to Demonstrate Learning.” The Future of Adult Higher Education: Principles, Contexts and Practices, Proceedings of the annual conference of the Adult Higher Education Alliance, Saratoga, NY, October 5-8, 2010. [PPTX/2.3MB]
Lockhart, Marilyn (Montana State University). “Interactive Book Club: A Method for Learning, Reflection, and Change.” The Future of Adult Higher Education: Principles, Contexts and Practices, Proceedings of the annual conference of the Adult Higher Education Alliance, Saratoga, NY, October 5-8, 2010. [DOCX/12KB]
Manbeck, Natalie, and O’Reilly, Deborah, (National-Louis University). “Adult Student Desire for Technology: Fact or Fiction?.” The Future of Adult Higher Education: Principles, Contexts and Practices, Proceedings of the annual conference of the Adult Higher Education Alliance, Saratoga, NY, October 5-8, 2010. [DOCX/16KB]
McCann, John (SUNY Empire State College). “Pathways to Success: Community College Outreach Program For At-Risk-Youth/Young Adults And Families.” The Future of Adult Higher Education: Principles, Contexts and Practices, Proceedings of the annual conference of the Adult Higher Education Alliance, Saratoga, NY, October 5-8, 2010. [RTF/135KB]
Minor, Michael (University of Phoenix). “Sense of Community (SOC) as a Predictor of Adult Learner Persistence in Accelerated Degree Completion Programs (ADCPs)?.” The Future of Adult Higher Education: Principles, Contexts and Practices, Proceedings of the annual conference of the Adult Higher Education Alliance, Saratoga, NY, October 5-8, 2010. [PPT/733KB]
Payne, Carla (Community College of Vermont). “What Can We Teach When We Teach Ethics?.” The Future of Adult Higher Education: Principles, Contexts and Practices, Proceedings of the annual conference of the Adult Higher Education Alliance, Saratoga, NY, October 5-8, 2010. [DOC/98KB]
Putzová, Eva (Northern Arizona University). “Two Institutions ? One Goal: Helping Adult Students Earn Baccalaureate Degrees On Their Own Terms.” The Future of Adult Higher Education: Principles, Contexts and Practices, Proceedings of the annual conference of the Adult Higher Education Alliance, Saratoga, NY, October 5-8, 2010. [PDF/299KB]
Rocco, Thomas, “Partners in Learning: The Early History and Continuing Relevance of Adult Higher Education Alliance.” The Future of Adult Higher Education: Principles, Contexts and Practices, Proceedings of the annual conference of the Adult Higher Education Alliance, Saratoga, NY, October 5-8, 2010. [DOC/53KB]
Schottenstein, Harlan, and Waller, Susan, (Franklin University). “The Role of Color-Blind Racial Attitudes in Reaction to Racial Discrimination in Online Education.” The Future of Adult Higher Education: Principles, Contexts and Practices, Proceedings of the annual conference of the Adult Higher Education Alliance, Saratoga, NY, October 5-8, 2010. [PPTX/102KB]
Stevens, Cindy, and Rose, Amy D., (Northern Illinois University). “A View of Evaluation: Perspectives of Faculty Assessors of Prior Learning Assessment.” The Future of Adult Higher Education: Principles, Contexts and Practices, Proceedings of the annual conference of the Adult Higher Education Alliance, Saratoga, NY, October 5-8, 2010. [PPT/2.5MB]
Vetchapitak, Surachet (Learning Institute for Everyone – LIFE). “Transformational Learning Process and Activities for Adult Learners.” The Future of Adult Higher Education: Principles, Contexts and Practices, Proceedings of the annual conference of the Adult Higher Education Alliance, Saratoga, NY, October 5-8, 2010. [PPT/524KB]
Worthen, Cynthia B., (Argosy University). “The Adult Student: Preparing For Academic Success.” The Future of Adult Higher Education: Principles, Contexts and Practices, Proceedings of the annual conference of the Adult Higher Education Alliance, Saratoga, NY, October 5-8, 2010. [PPT/1.1MB]
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Conference Sponsor
The 2010 AHEA Conference took place on the campus of SUNY Empire State College.
