Workforce Development: The Art and Science of Vicarious Learning
Session Type
Doing (Workshop): 90-120 minutes
Session Description
Students drop classes, change programs, and switch academic institutions when they feel faculty is aloof or disinterested in their success. Similarly, employees leave jobs for a number of reasons; however, a primarily one is poor relations with an immediate supervisor. Oftentimes new faculty and newly promoted supervisors lack the know-how to develop productive relationships with students and employees. Issues such as relationship and community building are usually addressed during events designed to train new faculty and supervisors. Unfortunately, training may not be as timely or thorough as one would like. There is something that can be done in the interim to shorten the relationship-building learning curve. Learn how in this workshop and experience the vicarious learning approach in real time!
Session Focus
Professional Development
Session Audience
Program Staff
Deans & Senior Administrators
Primary Presenter
Margaret A. Eggleston, American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE)
Brief Bio
Margaret Eggleston held high-level positions in government, academia, and several international organizations. Her background includes quality and process improvement, training and development, human resources, strategic planning, project management, and performance management. Dr. Eggleston owns a small business and serves on the faculty of Capella University. She is current president of the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE), and past director of AAACE’s Commission for Workforce and Professional Development. Margaret has a MS in Business Administration and PhD in Human Development, with specialized focus on Adult Learning and Human Resource Development.