Academic transformation : a design approach for the new majority /

This book is a call to transform colleges and universities to meet the academic and student experience needs of New Majority students, who are older, likely to swirl among institutions, and balance significant adult responsibilities. We also call on adult educators to become advocates, allies, and r...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: Rowman & Littlefield EBA
Other Authors: Malm, Eric, 1965- (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2018]
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Acknowledgements ; Chapter 1- An Introduction to the New Majority- Eric Malm ; Chapter 2- The Pragmatic Mindset of New Majority Students- Ayisha Sereni ; Chapter 3- Providing Student-Centered Support for Adult Students- Pat Griffin ; Chapter 4- Fit/Fear/Focus: Developing Learners Sense of Belonging, Security, and Hope- Marguerite Weber ; Chapter 5- Technology: Higher Education Disruption and New Majority Learner Access- Paul Walsh ; Chapter 6- Program and Course Design for the New Majority- Bill Egan ; Chapter 7- The Financial Dimension: Institutional Readiness for New Majority Learners- Marguerite Weber and Eric Malm ; Chapter 8- Learning with Others: Working with Others to Build the New Majority Institution- Marguerite Weber, Eric Malm, and Beverley Schneller ; References ; About the Editors ; About the Contributors.