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A Conceptual Model for Building Community in Adult Education Graduate Programs
Type of Presentation
Concurrent
Session Abstract
How do you build community in adult education graduate programs? In this session, we propose a conceptual model and concrete program strategies supported by findings from a mixed-methods study.
Target Audience
Professors, faculty, students, graduate students, educators, program planners, instructional designers, administrators, deans, chairs, and anyone interested in building community in adult education graduate programs.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to (a) describe the model for building community in adult education programs; (b) analyze the implementation and applicability of model components based on research; (c) suggest additional or alternative ways to foster building community; (d) leverage the model as a tool for further discussion, research, and practice; and (e) execute the model to build community in adult education programs at other institutions.
Session Description
Graduate school is a critical time for students to learn about their field, identify strategies for academic and professional success, and build a network of professional contacts in the academic community. Adult education graduate students frequently balance their studies with competing obligations and face challenges such as returning to school after an absence, relocation or long distances, and infrequent visits to campus. Therefore, in order to build an academic community with graduate students, program planners must pay careful attention to their unique needs and constraints. The purpose of study was to investigate ways to build community in adult education graduate programs. Research questions were (a) What community building strategies are most effective for students? and (b) How do students perceive the roles of peers, faculty, and administrators in community building? In this session, we propose a conceptual model and concrete program strategies supported by findings from a mixed methods study.
Efforts are made to try to schedule sessions on the day preferred by the Primary Presenter, though this cannot be guaranteed. Please check your preference.
Thursday November 7
Primary Presenter
Dr. Mary V. Alfred, Texas A&M University
Work Title
Professor, Adult Education and HRD
Additional Presenters: Enters In Order.
Catherine A. Cherrstrom, Texas A&M University
Work Title
Doctoral Student & Managing Editor
Jill Zarestky, Texas A&M University
Work Title
PhD Student, Adult Ed & HRD
Shannon Knight Deer, Texas A&M University
Work Title
PhD Student, Adult Ed & HRD