Department of Adult & Higher Education
Welcome to the Department of Adult and Higher Education. Our mission is to advance the scholarship, research, and practice of adult and higher education with a commitment to the preparation of professional practitioners, scholars, and researchers. We welcome your interest in our department and programs.
Announcements
New Certificate in E-Learning
The Certificate in E-learning is a collaborative effort between the Departments of Adult and Higher Education and Curriculum and Instruction and allows each learner to choose a focus on either e-learning for adult postsecondary environments or e-learning for K-12 education. The certificate requires a minimum of 15 hours. This graduate certificate is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to assume roles in integrating e-learning into the curriculum or teaching entirely online. The certificate is available to both admitted graduate students in NC State programs, as well as for nondegree students who only desire a certificate. Course work is applicable for those who are currently involved in e-learning activities and those desiring to enter into this realm of design and instruction. For more information:
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New M.S. in Human Resource Development
Effective, June, 2008, the department now offers an Master of Science in Human Resource Development (with thesis). The HRD program offers a theoretical and practical combination of activities related to HRD in complex real-world learning and development contexts and organizational settings. The MS in HRD curriculum links the theoretical and conceptual foundations of learning and development research to issues that regularly face HRD and T&D professionals, chief learning officers, learning organizations, and consultants. For further information:
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Information Sessions for Prospective Students 2008-2009
Information sessions feature an overview of
the department and the admissions process. The latter half of the meetings will
be spent with a faculty member from your program area of interest (Adult
Education and Community College, Higher Education Administration or Human
Resource Development) to discuss your questions and concerns. This meeting
will speak to academic opportunities in the Department, get your questions
answered, and give you the opportunity to personally meet with a faculty member
in the program.
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Dr. Susan Bracken Receives Cunningham Award
Dr. Susan Bracken received the Cunningham Award at the 2008 Adult Education Research Conference for her research on exploring theories of socio-cultural learning and power as frameworks for better understanding program planning in community-based organizations. This national award celebrates the contributions Dr. Phyllis Cunningham has made to the field of Adult Education, and is intended to set the standard as a constant reminder of the democratic ideals and lifelong commitment to adult education set forth by Dr. Cunningham.
Dr. Susan Bracken honored with University award
Dr. Susan
Bracken was honored for her outstanding public service to the university, and
for her service as the Chair of the University Standing Committee on Extension,
Engagement, and Economic Development. Dr. Bracken was presented this award by
Dr. James
J. Zuiches, Vice
Chancellor for Extension, Engagement, and Economic Development.
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Dr. Audrey Jaeger is cited in the Chronicle of Higher Education
Dr. Audrey Jaeger is cited in the Chronicle of Higher Education and in the NC State Bulletin for her research on adjunct faculty in community colleges.
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last updated 06/24/08
